Sometimes you might blow off walking your dog. But do this too much, and your dog suffers–more than you know. You do too whether you realize it or not. Check out this great article by Christie Keith on the Pet Connection Blog about
“What you lose when you can’t walk your dogs”
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What you lose when you can’t walk your dogs
Exercising Indoors
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.
If [...]
Dog People Get More Exercise
Need motivation to keep up your exercise program? No need to hire a personal trainer or pay for a boot camp. You don’t have to look any further than your dog.
A new survey in the British paper, The Daily Mail, found that people who have dogs tend to get more exercise than the average gym [...]
Offer Your Dog An Active Lifestyle
Dogs are still looked upon as a man’s best friend, but unfortunately, many of these dogs tend to feast or play with the things that are valuable to you. It is because they have that characteristic of being active, but they live with a Television addicted couch potato. A awkward relationship can possibly develop out [...]
Running has gone to the dogs
Running with your dog, especially if you have a high energy, is a great way for both of you to stay in shape. And a brisk 20 minute run may expend as much energy as a 40 minute walk–so you may even fit in that exercise before work without getting up earlier….
Running has gone to [...]
It’s Not That Complicated
Dogs simply need food, shelter, exericise and love. Everything else is either bonus, but bonuses are good–it’s what makes life great. However bonuses that we provide don’t make up for the basics we neglect. Dressing up your dog in a cutsie t-shirt doesn’t make up for walking her only once a month. Doggie treats don’t [...]
How Cold is Too Cold to Walk the Dog?
A general rule of thumb is if it is too cold for you, it’s too cold for the dog. But make sure you looking at weather fairly. “Don’t want to” and “too cold” can be two different things. It is important for your dog get some physical activity even in the winter.
The flip side is [...]
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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...