Harrogate has been named among the best towns in the UK for maintaining the physical health of dogs.
Experts at Hills Pets Nutrition have compiled a list of the top 10 towns for active dogs and their owners, with Harrogate ranked at number 6.
The research analysed 119 locations throughout the UK, taking into account accessibility, fitness and 'outdoor experience.'
From this, the top 10 towns were named, as well as the top 10 cities and locations outside of England to live for keeping your dog fit.
The list of towns is as follows:
- Bury
- Guildford
- Sutton Coldfield
- Maidstone
- Weston-Super-Mare
- Harrogate
- Warrington
- Bolton
- Bournemouth
- Bracknell
The top locations outside of England are East Killbride, Cardiff, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Newport.
Dr Hillary Pearce, a veterinarian who partners with Hills Pets, said:
"From my perspective, a city is most “dog-friendly” if it has access to safe walking routes, green spaces, and accessible veterinary practices.
“Some cities go even farther by welcoming dog-walkers and dogs into businesses like pubs.
“Public water access points are also a fantastic thing to have to help keep dogs and owners active safely."
He added:
"I have found that people often do not realise that dogs need to be trained and conditioned up to higher levels of physical activity, just like people.
“Even an energetic dog can become overly fatigued and/or injured if being asked to do endurance or strenuous physical activity beyond what it is used to.”
Check out the full list of towns, cities and other locations and read the full study online here.

Harrogate MP joins volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels
'Cruel and controlling': Harrogate man jailed after years of abuse
Harrogate Brewing Co win awards for region's best beer
Ripon pub owners named national winners of community award
Knaresborough pubs to host premiere of festive film shot in the town
Air ambulance rescue teenager after horror quad bike crash near Pateley Bridge
Country estate set to be powered by solar energy
Harrogate law firm retains top-tier recognition in UK legal guides
Your Harrogate to launch Lewis Capaldi ticket giveaway during Stray Bonfire
Harrogate strongman set to compete for British title
Calls for Yorkshire Water Chief to resign following "immoral and unjustifiable" offshore payments
Long-established Harrogate tech shop set to move to bigger premises
Warnings after confirmation of bird flu in North Yorkshire
First look at Harewood House's Bridgerton-inspired Christmas
Harrogate's most festive pub to return this month
Ripon hotel scoops two national awards following public vote
Remembrance Sunday: Events, parades and road closures
Harrogate care residents race wheelchairs in support of Meals on Wheels
Harrogate stay and play café announces 'heartbreaking' closure
Newly refurbished pub near Knaresborough named among best in UK


