Multi-award winning  pet supplement and pet food company Broadreach Nature + which is based in Croydon, is backing a campaign to get people out walking their dogs in the winter months.

They have teamed up with leading Yorkshire-based pet accessory company, Collared Creatures who manufacture top of the range Harris Tweed dog collars and leads, dog beds and dog drying coats and Aqueos based in Wiltshire who produce a range of antibacterial dog shampoos, sanitising and grooming products.

Walk Your Dog Month is an international initiative designed to dust off those January blues and get people out and about, to meet other dog walkers and improve their own and their dogs’ well being. It is an ideal opportunity to lose a few pounds that have been put on during the festive season and also to help avoid pet obesity making sure that dogs are receiving active exercise and proper nutrition during the winter months.

The third Monday is January is officially known as Blue Monday and is based on a formula which calculates the weather conditions, the level of debt, the time since Christmas, time since failing our New Year’s Resolutions and low motivational levels.

To combat the January blues many people believe that this is a good time to start exercising, take up an activity you have wanted to do for ages and enjoy time with friends and family.

Tiffani Cappello CHt, RTT, CLC a qualified Rapid Transformation Therapy   hypnotherapist (a technique pioneered by Marisa Peers voted the UK’s leading therapist) and mindset coach says: “The simple act of taking your dog for a walk every day is beneficial not only for your health and well-being but the love and connection that this daily routine also provides helps to nurture you emotionally and spiritually as well.”

Anne Wood, Founder of Broadreach Nature+ who have a developed a range of veterinary strength nutritional supplements and specialist diets for cats and dogs, believes that it is vitally important to exercise your dog in the winter months and to feed a good diet to improve your dog’s immune system and to protect the joints, coat and skin.

“During the winter months your dog’s immune system may be lowered, so keep an eye on his general health. If he is older or arthritic, he may find this time of year quite challenging, so if any doubt, speak to your vet. There are also great ranges of natural supplements on the market that cater specifically for skin and joint health and at Broadreach Nature + we have developed a range that can deal with every condition from improving the digestion, immune system,  skin, coat and joint care.

“Some dogs tend to be less active in winter, so take care not to overfeed. If they spend most to their time in your warm house they won’t need the extra calories to keep warm. Keep an eye on your dog’s weight and adjust its feed accordingly. If you dog is active and spending the winter months outdoors, then feed them a little extra as they will need more energy in the colder weather.”

Broadreach Nature + offers a range of tasty recipes that are grain free and their Daily Digestion life stage food contains Trout and Salmon which is packed full of omega oils which are perfect for protecting the skin, coat and joints in the cold weather.

A full list of hints and tips for caring for your dog in the winter months is available on the Broadreach Nature + website at: https://broadreachnature.com/advice/caring-for-your-dog-in-winter/

Broadreach Nature + are also running a joint Facebook competition throughout January to win a range of pet accessories from Collared Creatures, grooming and sanitising products from Aqueos and dog food and natural supplements from Broadreach Nature +. Visit @broadreachnatureplus.co.uk to enter.

For further information on Broadreach Nature + visit: www.broadreachnature.com

For further information on Collared Creatures visit. www.collaredcreatures.com

For further information on Aqueos visit: www.aqueos.co.uk