If you are lucky enough to live near a body of water that allows dogs or have a pool, your pooch gets the joy of taking a dip during the hot summer weather. I say ‘joy’, but that’s as a person who loves to swim. You always see pictures of some dog gleefully paddling. I [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Dogs Swimming Tips
A Cup of Water Please
If you are walking, running, hiking, or doing just about anything in the warm, lovely, gorgeous summer weather (yes, I am glad of summer), you need to stay hydrated. So does your dog. You and the dog are losing more water through more sweating and you have to replenish. Heat stroke is not a fun [...]
Chew(ed) Toys
Dogs are supposed to chew. They do need their own toys, some of which are just for chewing.
Eight Reasons Why Exercise is Good for Your Dog’s Mind
Yes, exercise is good for your dog’s physical health, but it is also very good for her mind as well. In fact, exercise is a fundamental way to foster your dog’s happiness. Here are eight ways how exercise is good for your dog’s mental well-being.
Exercise can help with the pain of arthritis, dysplasia, and other [...]
How Not To Play Fetch
The veterinarian told the not-so-bright guy that his dog needed some exercise.
“You need to make sure this dog runs around,” the doctor said. “Try playing a game of fetch with him.”
“I can’t play fetch with my dog,” the doofus said.
“Why not?” the doctor asked.
“Because,” he replied, “He can’t throw.
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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...