At Dogtopia, we believe every day with your pup should be a great day — full of movement, friendship, and purpose. In fact, helping dogs live long, healthy, happy lives isn’t just our mission — it’s our promise.

And here’s the best part: when your dog thrives, you do too.

Researchers with the Dog Aging Project, which studies canine longevity, are proving some key findings:

  1. regular movement is one of the best predictors of a longer, healthier canine life, in other words, not just lifespan, but healthspan;
  2. consistent exercise reduces cognitive decline as dogs get older; and
  3. dogs can help their humans live longer, too!

Long Lives: How Exercise Adds Years for Dogs

We all know a tired dog is a happy dog — but did you know an active dog is also a healthier one?

The average Dogtopia dog using our DASH activity monitor racks up about 8 miles of walking and running every day. At Dogtopia of Springfield, we’ve seen some pups go 15–20 miles a day and log 6–10 hours of daily exercise! That’s a level of activity that doesn’t just tire them out; it helps strengthen their hearts, joints, and minds.

For a furry family member with a life expectancy of just 8–12 years on average, a couple more quality years of adventures, cuddles, and love is priceless.

Happy Lives: The Power of Play, Friendship, and Purpose

Playtime isn’t just about burning energy — it’s about building happiness.

Dogs are social creatures who need connection, stimulation, and a sense of purpose to feel fulfilled. Studies show that dogs who regularly socialize and engage in play or enrichment activities have healthier brains and fewer signs of cognitive decline.

Even something as simple as exploring new smells can help keep your pup’s brain active — the dog equivalent of a crossword puzzle!

Our Promise: Wellness for Both Ends of the Leash

At Dogtopia, every day includes an intentional focus on wellness, with:
Supervised play with BFFFs (Best Furry Friends Forever)
Engaging games and enrichment activities
Plenty of love and structure from our caring Canine Coaches

Every day of play, every new friend, and every mile tracked in DASH adds up, not just to a healthier dog, but to a healthier you. And more time together with your true favorite family member.

Want to try the DASH dog activity monitor? Get yours at your next daycare or boarding visit. Or, try it out before you commit. Ask us and we’ll add a DASH to your dog’s collar and track their physical activity for the day!