from Smartdog’s Weblog
Good games are an excellent way to tire out your dog by using his mind. They can also be an enjoyable way to proof your dog’s obedience.
Bad games are an excellent way to teach your dog that misbehaving is a way to get your attention. They can also teach your dog that [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Games People Play — With Dogs
Posted by Tracey in March 26th, 2008
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Posted in: Games and Exercises
Exercise and the American Bulldog
Posted by Tracey in March 25th, 2008
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Posted in: Exercise by Breed
The American Bulldog originally was used to drive cattle and to guard property. These dogs are a little larger than their closest relative, the English Bulldog. Bulldogs were from England and originally used in bull baiting fights in England. When bull baiting was outlawed, the English Bulldog was bred to be smaller and less athletic. [...]
Exercise and the Golden Retriever
Posted by Tracey in March 11th, 2008
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Posted in: Exercise by Breed
Developed in late 1800s as a cross between various Setters,the Golden Retriever was bred to retrieve game animals and birds shot during hunting.
Breed type
Gun dog
Physical characteristics
powerful medium to large-size dog
a thick double coat, both coats being somewhat water-resistant, especially the undercoat
drop ears and a soft mouths in order to gently to retrieve an animal or [...]
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I spend my hours playing with dogs and showing others how to play with theirs. Whether you call it play, games, or exercise, it’s all good for the pooch and good for us too.My husband Reg and I have been playing with pooches officially for 5 years. That is–when we started to look into new ways of exercising...