What you lose when you can’t walk your dogs

Sometimes you might blow off walking your dog. But do this too much, and your dog suffers--more than you know. You do too whether you realize it or not. Check out this great article by Christie Keith on the Pet Connection Blog about "What you lose when you can’t walk your

Exercising Indoors

It's 20 degrees, the wind's kicked up, and the sun just set. I don't care how sad my dog looks, a walk this evening is out of the question. Even if I wanted to brave it, it is dangerous for him, even with dog boots and a dog coat. But

Dog People Get More Exercise

Need motivation to keep up your exercise program? No need to hire a personal trainer or pay for a boot camp. You don't have to look any further than your dog. A new survey in the British paper, The Daily Mail, found that people who have dogs tend to get more

Offer Your Dog An Active Lifestyle

Dogs are still looked upon as a man’s best friend, but unfortunately, many of these dogs tend to feast or play with the things that are valuable to you. It is because they have that characteristic of being active, but they live with a Television addicted couch potato. A awkward

Running has gone to the dogs

Running with your dog, especially if you have a high energy, is a great way for both of you to stay in shape. And a brisk 20 minute run may expend as much energy as a 40 minute walk--so you may even fit in that exercise before work without getting

Cycling With A Dog

Active dogs need more than a walk to keep them fit.  Taking them for a good bike ride is a nice way to give them and yourself some exercise. Not the easiest thing and certainly not for every dog, but maybe it is for you.  Read on... Cycling With A Dog

It’s Not That Complicated

Dogs simply need food, shelter, exericise and love. Everything else is either bonus, but bonuses are good--it's what makes life great. However bonuses that we provide don't make up for the basics we neglect. Dressing up your dog in a cutsie t-shirt doesn't make up for walking her only once
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