The Fetchit journal

Notes on care for the small ones.

Field notes, guides, and the thinking behind Fetchit.

  1. 01

    Dog Play Patterns: The Health Data Your Vet Is Missing

    Your dog's play patterns are one of the earliest health signals — here's what to track before your next vet visit and what the data actually reveals.

    2026-04-16

    5 min read

  2. 02

    The Dog Vet Visit Checklist: What to Track, Ask, and Bring

    A dog vet visit checklist covering what to observe beforehand, what to bring, and the questions worth asking even when everything seems fine.

    2026-04-02

    5 min read

  3. 03

    Mental Stimulation for Dogs: Why Five Minutes of the Right Games Works

    Mental stimulation for dogs doesn't require a long run or an elaborate setup — five focused minutes of the right game can settle a wired dog better than an hour of fetch.

    2026-03-19

    5 min read

  4. 04

    What Your Dog Is Trying to Tell You (And How to Actually Listen)

    Understanding what your dog is trying to tell you starts with slowing down enough to notice. A guide to the signals hiding in plain sight.

    2026-03-05

    4 min read

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