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Mobile Dog Gym in Bend, OR + Puppy Bowl Adoption Event

See today’s Bend Barks & Rec Rec Report and join us at River’s Place for Street Dog Hero’s Puppy Bowl Dog Adoption Event. Mobile dog gym demos, adoptable dogs, food, and fun in Bend, Oregon.

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Cold Noses, Warm Hearts: Keeping Dogs Healthy & Active Through the Winter in Bend.

Winter in Bend brings snow, beauty, and challenges for keeping dogs active and healthy. From icy sidewalks to shorter days, cold-weather hazards can disrupt normal routines—but dogs still need daily exercise. This guide shares practical winter safety tips, paw protection advice, and why a mobile dog gym like Bend Barks & Rec is the perfect all-weather solution to keep pups moving, balanced, and happy.

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Grateful for Every Wag: A Thanksgiving Note from Bend Barks & Rec

In Bend, Oregon, life feels better with a dog by your side. This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the joy, wellness, and adventure our pups bring—and how all-weather dog fitness keeps them healthy year-round.

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