Archive for December, 2007

Exercise and the Labrador Retriever

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 at 5:16 pm  
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Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dogs in the world, definitely number one in the US and UK by registration. Bred as a hunter and retriever of water fowl in the early 1800s, Labradors were developed from St. John’s Newfoundlands and other gun dogs.Labs are still used for hunting as well as search and rescue and guide dogs. Police and other law agencies often use Labradors for their detection and working abilities. Read the rest of this entry

Exercise and the Pit Bull

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 at 12:24 pm  
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The American Pit Bull Terrier is a cross between the bulldog and terrier. They were originally bred in England in the 1800’s and brought to the US. American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are extremely close in breeding (arguably the same breed), so I am including them here.When this breed came to the US, Pit Bull Terriers were commonly used as work dogs like guards, cattle catcher, and livestock drivers. Of course, these dogs are notorious for bull-baiting and pit fighting other dogs, which has long been illegal. Today, American Pit Bulls are often used still for farm work, police work and as catch dogs as they are terriers. Read the rest of this entry

PetFlex

Saturday, December 1st, 2007 at 11:53 am  
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Give your dog a good vigorous workout in as little as 15 minutes in your backyard…without you breaking a sweat.

PetFlex is easy to use, easy to store. In at little as 15 minutes you can give you dog a good vigorous workout of running full speed and jumping, all in your backyard. And if you have health issues, PetFlex is an awesome tool for exercising your dog without hurting yourself.

* Twirl PetFlex around and watch as your dog chases with joy and excitement.
* Move PetFlex through the air and watch as your dog soars after it.
* Use PetFlex to play tug-o-war and watch those doggie muscles flex.

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