Now that Spring has truly sprung, let’s talk about one of the best parts of this glorious season – the sunshine! Human beings thrive with a healthy dose of fresh air, warmth and sunshine every day. It’s great for our well-being, it boosts our all-important Vitamin D levels, it stimulates the production of endorphins and neuotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, and it also can improve joint problems and arthritis.

Now, if you own a pooch, the good news is that our four-legged friends also respond to a wide range of health and emotional benefits from enjoying an invigorating walk in the gorgeous Sydney sunshine.

So, what are the key benefits for encouraging your favourite furry friend to enjoy the sunshine?

Getting your dog out in the sun gets them grounded to the earth.
Sunshine is a mood-booster and increases dog’s immune systems.
The sunshine stimulates the pineal gland to regulate the production of melatonin, stimulating a healthy body clock. This means your dog will be full of life during the day, and nice and sleepy at night.
Sunlight is a ‘natural medicine’, because it destroys bacteria in your canine’s coat.
And finally, during their exercise, dogs are not only enjoy the benefits of sunshine, but their lunds are also being filled with fresh air.

So, ask yourself this question. Would you rather your beloved furry friend stay inside all day, mooching around, sleeping, and waiting for you to arrive home? Or would you rather your canine companion revel in the joy of a brisk walk in the sunshine with other like-minded dogs?

Sunshine is a wondrous tonic for dogs, and at Happy Tails, we see first-hand what benefits our great Sydney weather has for our furry friends. They exude joy, sniff the scents in the air, walk with their playmates, roll in the grass, and wag their tails for 75 minutes! Yes, they’re walking on sunshine!