Bend Dog Treadmill Service Offers Free Cancer Patient Help
Cancer patients in Bend can now book complimentary weekly treadmill sessions for their dogs through Bend Barks & Rec.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Dogs
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Since its launch in December 2025, Bend Barks & Rec has offered mobile, trainer-guided exercise for dogs throughout Central Oregon. The business provides specialized treadmill sessions from a climate-controlled van and offers complimentary weekly appointments for dogs owned by local cancer patients.
Why it matters
Managing pet exercise can be a significant logistical challenge for households navigating the physical and emotional demands of a cancer diagnosis. This mobile service aims to reduce that stress by bringing professional fitness care directly to the driveways of local families.
The mobile gym operates out of a 2015 Ram cargo van equipped with two treadmills and HEPA filtration, offering 30-minute sessions. Patients can access the complimentary program using the discount code PAWSOFLOVE26 on the company website.
The players
Stefanie Zwegers
A cancer survivor and the founder of Bend Barks & Rec who operates the mobile dog gym service.
Bend Barks & Rec
A Central Oregon pet service that provides trainer-guided mobile treadmill sessions for dogs.
The details
The service functions by bringing a customized 2015 Ram cargo van directly to a client's residence, eliminating the need for pet owners to transport their dogs. Inside the vehicle, dogs use one of two treadmills during a 30-minute trainer-guided session, while air conditioning, heating, and integrated HEPA filters maintain a safe and comfortable environment. The model is designed to ensure consistent exercise for dogs despite the busy schedules or physical health limitations of their owners.
Timeline
December 2025: Bend Barks & Rec officially launched its services.
October 21, 2026: Details regarding the mobile gym and patient support program were published.
The Home Front
Mobile pet services are increasingly common as households seek to outsource pet care logistics directly to their driveways. This model mirrors the broader trend of convenience-driven home services that aim to integrate pet wellness into the schedules of busy or health-compromised families.
Bend residents interested in the complimentary program should visit the company website to verify session availability and eligibility. Keep your current vaccination records and pet health history accessible in case the trainer requires them for your initial booking.
The takeaway
Reliable pet exercise is an essential part of household stability for those undergoing medical treatments. Cancer patients can simplify their pet care routine by applying the code PAWSOFLOVE26 to schedule their complimentary weekly sessions.
Further reading
For more on managing canine fitness and local pet resources, visit Dogs.
More information
To book a session or view the service schedule, visit the Bend Barks & Rec company website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Source - Bend, Oregon.
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