With the weather warming up, you can once again look to taking your pooch to a dog park for a romp. Dog parks can be a great place for dogs to work out some energy in the way they love, through play with friends. (And you all you have to do is sit there and [...]
Archive for April, 2008
10 Reasons to Try Dog Agility
The top reason to try dog agility (to me of course) is the exercise aspect. I’ve seen those dogs all whipped up–they really use a lot of energy.
But just as important. It is fun! It really is. The dog loves it, all the running and dodging and climbing. It’s one big game. And it is [...]
Exercise and the Bullmastiff
This breed is a cross between a mastiff and bulldog, developed in the late 1800’s. This breed was created to be fast enough and strong enough to catch animal poachers, but not overly-aggressive so that he would not hurt the poacher.
Breed type
Guard / guardian dog
Physical characteristics
large dog with a powerful build
short, smooth coat
Personality
a quiet, docile [...]
Yoga for Dogs
Break out 2 mats, one for you and one for your dog. Yes, there are now yoga classes for dogs. The “Doga” classes were created by a yoga teacher and a vet tech and will soon be available in video. Check out this link.
I have a healthy respect for yoga, but how do you [...]
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- What you lose when you can’t walk your dogs
- Exercising Indoors
- Dog People Get More Exercise
- Offer Your Dog An Active Lifestyle
- Running has gone to the dogs
- Cycling With A Dog
- It’s Not That Complicated
- How Cold is Too Cold to Walk the Dog?
- Puppies and Exercise – Not So Much
- How To Train Your Pet To Become A Treadmill Dog
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...