The Best Hikes with Dogs series of books is awesome dog hikers whether you are new at hiking or an old hand. I like these books, even though they don’t have a good guide for my area yet (although I know a few places anyway). There is a lot of good information about hiking with [...]

You don’t want to go out and walk the dog. It’s too cold, it’s too warm, you had a long day, you are tired, you’d rather relax, and so on and on.
You really do want the dog to get some exercise and work off that energy, but you don’t really want to exercise. You do, [...]

Yesterday, it was dreary and drizzly in eastern Michigan. The kids and I had long day but I still had more as I was a reluctant volunteer at a fundraiser that evening. So, I did not want to walk the dog! I didn’t have time—I still had to get ready, and I was peeved that [...]

Americans are noticing the problem of obesity in almost every part of society. Weight issues are also a problem for our pets. Studies suggest that approximately 25 – 40 percent of dogs the in the US are overweight. Obesity is just as problematic for dogs as it is for humans, and for this reason, pet [...]

How much exercise should your dog get? Well, just as with people, there is not necessarily one that that will fit all of us. A good fitness routine for your dog depends on a few things: your pup’s physical condition, your likes, and, most certainly, your dog likes.
First, you are able to determine some [...]

Want to have creative fun with your dog? Think about Agility Sports for your dog. What is it? It is basically an obstacle course for dogs. If you’ve ever caught it on Animal Planet or ESPN, you may have seen dogs running through tubes, clearing hurdles, weaving through poles and jumping through hoops. And for [...]

A couple of 10-minute walks, half hour games of fetch or a good long run every day—how much exercise should your dog get?
Well, it depends on several things: your dog likes, what you like to do, your pup’s physical condition, and his natural inclinations.
For instance, as you’ll see below, some breed types are more inclined [...]