In these times of economic crisis, I found a very interesting article on how you or your kids could make money and at the same time stay fit. You could even take your dog along for his daily dog exercise. If you would like to know how click here to read the rest of the article.
If you are too busy for dog exercise or you just need extra services to care for your dog, it can be difficult and costly to find a good and reliable pet care service. You can’t help but wonder if your pet will get the loving care that it deserves. Before trying out some pet care services or dog walking services here are some things pet owners should know about: Read the rest of this entry
Did you know that dogs today are fatter than ever? Studies have estimated that 45% of all U.S. dogs are either overweight or obese. That would roughly be 35 million dogs. What’s worse, obesity can be life-threatening, too. An overweight dog is more likely to suffer from a disabling medical condition like Diabetes, Arthritis, Heart disease, Lung disorders, High blood pressure, Immune dysfunction and Cancerous tumors. Read the rest of this entry
It’s 20 degrees, the wind’s kicked up, and the sun just set. I don’t care how sad my dog looks, a walk this evening is out of the question. Even if I wanted to brave it, it is dangerous for him, even with dog boots and a dog coat. But we need to do something. Read the rest of this entry
Often lack of exercise is not the dog’s fault.
No diet, however superior will provide the kind of health necessary to live a long life without adequate daily exercise. He may be kept inside all day while you are out, and there is only so much activity he can do at home alone. In any case, you’ll need to make sure he has plenty of supervised exercise.
If you don’t know where to begin, Renee at Small Dog Paradise lists nine simple dog exercises you could start with Rover. You don’t have to do them all at once, but letting your dog out into the yard to exercise himself is just not good enough.
2. Fetching: If you’re no that keen on long walks, learn the tricks by which the dog gets more exercise than you do. “Fetch…
