Aging on Paws: 10 Keys to Dog Longevity

We would do anything to enjoy more time with our dogs. And if the formula for getting more days with them were simple and easy to do, who wouldn’t be all (flopping) ears?

Introducing Aging on ‘Paws’: a four-part docuseries uncovering the 10 keys to dog longevity.

In partnership with human longevity expert, and author of The Blue Zones, Dan Buettner, our keys are inspired by the 9 common characteristics Buettner found through the longest living residents of the blue zones for humans.

What Will I Learn?

A Dog’s Guide to Training Their Parents

Dog parenting is hard and knowing where to start on the journey towards healthy habits is even harder. So we partnered with Dan Buettner to uncomplicate it. Turns out, there are more similarities between our longevity and our dogs than we think - and the keys to unlocking longer lives for our canine companions are almost the same as ours.

We’ll give you a little hint to start sniffing around.

EPISODE 1: A WALK IN THE PARK

Our first episode introduces our partnership with Dan Buettner and explores the similarities we share with our canine companions.

EPISODE 2: NAME TBD

Episode 2 ‘scoops’ into what goes into our dog’s bowl and why it matters. We learn more about canine nutrition, from ingredients to portions and beyond.

EPISODE 3: BEYOND THE BOWL

Episode 3 unpacks longevity factors that go beyond what’s in your dog’s bowl. We discover how connection, socialization, preventative care, and more affect your pup’s life!

EPISODE 4: UNLOCKING THE KEYS TO DOG LONGEVITY

Our last episode summarizes the findings from this journey we’ve been on with Dan Buettner. We give you the 10 keys to extending and improving your best friend’s life.

OUR PARTNERSHIP

We Found the Best Dog Experts in the Field

DAN BUETTNER

Dan Buettner is an author, explorer, human longevity expert, and public speaker. He co-produced the documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones based on his best selling book.

TOM ARRIX

Tom Arrix is the founder and CEO of Get Joy. As a lifelong dog parent himself, Tom started the company on the mission to extend and improve the lives of our dogs through nutrition and holistic wellness.

BRETT LEVITZKE

Dr. Brett Levitzke is an emergency medicine veterinarian. In his advisory role to Get Joy, he collaborates with the company to develop strategies that intertwine preventative holistic dog wellness into daily routines.

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A Head (And Tail) Start to
a Longer Life


Fresh, gut-healthy nutrition is one of the most important factors to your dog’s longevity.

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