A Walk In The Park
When Dan Buettner, founder of Blue Zones and human longevity expert, and Get Joy founder Tom Arrix met, their missions were perfectly aligned: working towards healthier and longer lives for humans and for our dogs. So we got to thinking - how do we take the learnings from Dan’s studies of human longevity, and apply them to our dogs? Is there a way to uncover the secrets to one more day with our best friends?
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Episode 1 Extended Content
Meet Dan Buettner, learn more about his partnership with Get Joy, watch conversations with experts in the veterinary field, and learn about the parallels between human and dog longevity.
Meals Matter
The key to more days with your canine companion starts in their bowl. Do you know what ingredients go into your dog's food? Do you know what to look for, and avoid, on a nutrition label? Do you know the signs that your dog is a healthy weight? Dan Buettner, with the help of Get Joy Founder Tom Arrix, and canine veterinary experts, explore the ways that easy nutritional changes can impact your dog's longevity. Here's to more days ahead with every scoop.
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Episode 2 Extended Content
Dig into canine nutrition with Dan Buettner and watch his conversation with veterinary experts, Get Joy teammates, and dog parents like yourself.
Beyond The Bowl
Although nutrition is one of the most impactful and important things you can focus on for your dog’s longevity, there is more to the full story. Do you know what aspects beyond their bowl can help you get more days with your best friend? Dan Buettner, with the help of Get Joy Founder Tom Arrix, and canine veterinary experts, explore the ways that socialization, sleep, mental stimulation, movement, and more can benefit your pup.
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Episode 3 Extended Content
Unpack what actually goes into your dog’s longevity beyond what they eat. Hear from Dan Buettner, Get Joy founder Tom Arrix, veterinary experts, and dog parents like you.
Unlocking the Keys to Dog Longevity
You’ve done the learning from episodes 1-3. Now its time to put these into action in your own household. Unlock the 10 simple keys to help your dog live a longer and happier life. From nutrition to movement to stimulation to their environment, Dan Buettner, Get Joy, and our vet experts will help you every step along the way.
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Episode 4 Extended Content
From nutrition to movement to stimulation to their environment, watch Dan Buettner, Get Joy, and our vet experts speak to how to implement each of the 10 keys to dog longevity.
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10 Keys to Dog Longevity
Feeling overwhelmed on how to implement each of these 10 keys into your dog’s life? Let us help! Check back in every week as each key is unlocked to learn more about longer days with your dog
EXTENDED LEARNING
Downloadable Doggie Content
Find tips, tricks, vet advice, and more in our downloadable doggie content below. Happy reading!
Balanced Bowls
Dig in (no pun intended) to the 4 food groups your dog needs for a balanced diet. Plus how to read your dog’s nutrition label 101.
Download NowScoop Smart
Learn about how much food your dog actually needs, and what factors affect that. Includes tips to understand if your dog is over or underweight, or just right!
Download NowSimple, Real Ingredients
The TLDR is that fresh is better, but what foods are better than others? Learn about this, plus understanding your dogs digestive health based on stools.
Download NowPaws In Motion
Unpack how to start exercising with your dog, and what kinds of activities are best for their lifestyle.
Download NowPart of the Family
How do you make your dog feel like they are part of your pack every day? Read on for a few helpful hints.
Download NowOUR 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.
