Today, I’ve taught my dog to touch a target (a colorful lid) with her PAW, on command. She knows many tricks (the basics, of course, like sit and stay, but also, jump in the air on command, turn, roll, slalom between my legs as I’m walking, touch my hand with her nose, bark and shut up on command, things like that. (Yes, I taught her to bark on command so I could also teach her to be quiet on command…) 😊 But touching something with their paws instead of their mouth doesn’t come naturally for a dog. And today, she GOT it! Touching a target with her paw on command opens the possibility of teaching her MANY new tricks. Sprintugwalk is fun. So is teaching tricks! 😊

I was out filming with my dog yesterday. I discovered how difficult it was to film with her, she was so excited, like she was sensing something was unusual. I probably have enough footage to make a short video, we’ll see. But here is a photo of Chanel in the woods…

Before we jump into the fun (and mud), I’ve prepared a short intro course to help you understand what Sprintugwalk is all about. Look in the Classroom tab to find it. Sprintugwalk is not a fitness program — it’s a philosophy of movement. A playful, natural way to bring more energy, connection, and joy into your life (and your dog’s!). Here’s what you’ll find inside: 🌿 The Origin of Sprintugwalk How it all began — from a joyful Aussie who wouldn’t stop jumping, to a living, outdoor form of movement inspired by the law of hormesis. 💨 The Spirit Why it’s not a sport but a meeting — with your body, your breath, your dog, and nature. ⚡ The Principles How to tune into your body, play with your dog, and let nature become your gym. 💚 The Benefits Physical, emotional, and even spiritual — from better cardio to deeper connection. 🏃‍♀️ Outdoor HIIT, Sprintugwalk StyleSimple, joyful exercises you can try outside — no gym, no pressure, no timer. 👉 Take a few minutes to explore it, get inspired, and then… go play! Every walk can become a mini adventure — full of laughter, presence, and muddy paws. 🐕✨ You can share with the group: 1- what you thought of the mini course 2- you can add here your own outdoor exercize ideas ans 3- anything else that comes to mind!

Sprintugwalk is a natural, joyful approach to outdoor activities. It’s born from a simple need: to exercize freely, without gyms or rigid routines. It’s a living practice where play, connection, and nature come together. It all started with a real-life challenge: trying to integrate HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) into my daily routine… with a happy, high-energy Aussie jumping, tugging, running, and turning every workout into joyful chaos. Instead of fighting it, I turned it into flow: a living HIIT, guided by my dog’s impulses, spontaneous sprints, tug games, and bursts of laughter (mine… Chanel doesn’t laugh). Inspired by the principle of hormesis — the idea that measured doses of stress make us stronger — Sprintugwalk blends intensity and gentleness, effort and release. Here, your body leads, play fuels you, and nature becomes your gym. More than exercise — it’s a philosophy of movement. Play. Feel. Embody life. You can join us in the fun even if you don’t have a dog ! 🐾🖤