October 17th is National Fetch Day #NationalFetchDay and on days like this it makes me miss our Dog Annie so much. Now, before you ask what happened to Annie nothing she is living with David’s Uncle Don and Aunt Barbara because they said we couldn’t keep her at our Townhome.
Which is better for Annie because now she has a whole yard to run and play in. I would like to go see her this weekend. In the meantime Pheobie and Bear aren’t to much for playing Fetch. I think we will visit our local Animal Sheter.
There we can help walk the Dog who are waiting to be adopted and play fetch with them. Would you like to come with us? If your #Homeschooling your children visiting the Animal Shelter could be a #FieldTrip and you could do Lesson Plans on Charites, or Pets or even Dogs. Remember the Sky’s the limit when Homeschooling.
For a fun snack for us where going to make Cookies and Sandwiches in the shapes of Dogs, Balls and then were going to make Dog Treats not only for our Dogs but the Dogs at the Shelter. As well as Cat Treats if we can find a recipe for some. Cats need love to Charlie said.
Get up off that couch and grab your dog and the nearest ball because October 19th is National Fetch Day, a chance to get out in the yard, get exercise, and build memories. Did you know fetch may be one of the oldest bonding activities between Dogs and their humans but Chuckit!,the creators of National Fetch Day, have improved the experience for everyone involved.
This year, Chuckit! is bringing the celebration across the Country in partnership with Chuckit!’s favorite restaurant and dog-friendly pub partners who are all rocking it and outfitted with Chuckit! FetchPacks stuffed with great Chuckit! gear and a few other surprises for your little fetch buddy. Go support your local pub and pet which is the perfect way to fuel up before heading outside to play fetch with your dog!
To learn more about how you can take part in Chuckit!’s National Fetch Day activities, visit the National Fetch Day website.
As you know fetch may be a game played between a dog and his human, but fetch has its roots tens of thousands of years ago and the game being played was survival. Recent Science indicates that the first Dogs were domesticated by humans sometime between 18,000 and 32,000 years ago. Their Wolf ancestors slowly progressed from hunting competitors into hunting partners leading to their general domestication as Pets over the millennia.
This is where fetch comes in. As a hunting partner, Dogs played several different roles, one of which being to retrieve food. Just think of the Bloodhound from Duck Hunt but without the snarky laughter. The breeds that were best at this critical component were the ones that were more likely to stick around becoming the fetch lovers we love today.
Eventually, the need to fetch food was replaced by far less survivalist endeavors like snuggling and taking up the whole bed. So the process of fetch became the game of fetch, only this time with a greater bonding component.
Why do dogs play fetch? Turns out, Dogs are chemically and psychologically disposed to the game. Playing fetch feels good to them. The exercise creates a sort of “runner’s high” that triggers the reward regions in their brains. That tickling of the reward regions becomes self-reinforcing. Dogs who feel good playing fetch play fetch more.
There is also the bonding component. Dogs are notoriously loyal Animals and the bond created between a Dog and his human playing fetch has a significant impact on that relationship. Fetch provides much-needed exercise for the Dog and who are we kidding, the human too. Fetch reinforces the relationship chemically and psychologically. Dogs love fetch and they play fetch with their humans. We all know Dogs love their humans.
National Fetch Day Activities
- .Chuckit! marks the national festivities with a Chuckit! Champ Shopping Spree – a guided shopping experience on Petmate.com valued at $500. For a chance to win, visit to learn more about how to enter. Don’t forget to use #nationalfetchday and tag @chuckitfetchgames!
- National Fetch Day is always better when shared with others. Each year Chuckit! partners with local businesses and this year is no different. Eat, drink, or shop local and grab some free Chuckit! gear. Curbside only. Check out for details.
Fun Facts To Share At The Dog Park
- Rescuers in the Bahamas discovered a Dog who survived 20 days in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The Dog spent three weeks trapped under an air conditioner in the town of Marsh Harbour, on the Abaco Islands. His new name? Miracle.
- Americans loves Dogs and Americans own more than 75 million Dogs! France ranks #2 for the most Dog owners.
- Research shows your Dog can feel jealous when they see you interacting with another Animal. Spend some quality time with your Dog on National Fetch Day!
- The number of Dogs named as the primary beneficiary in their owners’ wills hovers around one million!
- The Saluki is the world’s oldest Dog but did you know this Dog breed turned up in Egyptian Tombs from as early as 2100 BC. These Dogs were originally trained to help owners catch wild game.
Why People Love National Fetch Day
- Dogs love to fetch things on grass, in Water, down the hallway, and most Dogs and even people can’t get enough of the game Fetch.
- Playing fetch becomes its own reward and lowers the need for positive reinforcement through other means like treats.
- I thought I would ask you a question. Have you ever seen a Dog book it after a ball is thrown in the park? Every muscle in the Dogs bodies are working overtime to reach that prize and their cardio-vascular system is in full gear.
- Fetch is great for keeping your dog healthy and happy.
- Remember, Dogs are hunters and Dogs have instincts that they need to satisfy. One of those is to chase. Clearly, Dogs aren’t chasing a bowl of Kibble so fetch helps satisfy those cravings to seek.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
