Lose puppy fat and and help yourself, and your pet, get fit in a new challenge

Do you have a pet at home that has more than what is considered puppy fat?
If so, they could take part in ‘Petbarn’s Biggest Pet Loser’ challenge with celebrity trainer, Sam Wood to help Aussies and their pets get fit in 2017.
Petbarn is putting out an open call for entries for its challenge which aims to help Aussie pets and their owners to lose weight and improve their fitness, health and wellbeing.

With 41 percent of Australian dogs estimated to be overweight, this challenge is in a move to shed light on pet obesity and will see ten shortlisted pets and their owners go on a 12-week fitness journey with Greencross Vets and celebrity trainer, Sam Wood respectively.  

Entrants not only go in the running to participate, they have a chance of winning a $2000 Petbarn voucher and $1000 cash.

The chosen pet participants will be provided with a customised health and nutrition plan by Greencross Vets and the pet owner will receive a personalised consultation with Sam Wood, along with access to three rounds of his online training and nutrition program, ’28 by Sam Wood’.

“At Petbarn, we know how much we love our pets,” David Hutchinson, Chief Customer Officer, Petbarn and Greencross Vets said.

“We give them treats when they’ve been good, the scraps on our plate even after they’ve had their meal and sometimes choose to kick back with them with a tummy rub instead of playtime – all of which is causing more harm than good.

“With our expertise in pet care, together with Sam’s ‘28’ training and nutrition program for people, we believe that this is a great way to help both Australian pets and humans go on the journey of health together.” 

Sam Wood, known for being on The Bachelor Australia 2015, is excited to be on board with this unique challenge.

His ‘28 by Sam Wood’ program will feature a new 28-minute work out every day for 28 days, alongside food, mindfulness, support tips as well as a personal check-in call from the celebrity trainer himself.

“As a pet parent myself, I know how easy it is to spoil my Labrador, Hendrix,” Sam Wood said.
“I hope that this challenge will bring the issue of pet obesity to the forefront and help pet parents and their pets get in top shape as well as inspire others. 

“If you have a friend or loved one that you suspect has an overweight pet, get them to register now.” 

The winning ‘Petbarn’s Biggest Pet Loser’ will be judged based on the percentage loss of their overall weight with major prizes to be won.

Enter at www.petbarnbiggestpetloser.com.au.

Registrations close March 1.