Really want a good work out with your dog? The Thank Dog! Bootcamp is an outdoor fitness program for owners and dogs. The workout combines weight training, cardio and dog training and is designed to not only to give you…
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What you lose when you can’t walk your dogs
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…
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.
Selecting the Obama Family’s First Puppy – Pet Adoption Expert Offers Tips
Unlike the presidency, which lasts for only four years, adopting a dog is for life. Susan Daffron, the founder of the National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals and the author of “Happy Hound: Develop a Great Relationship with Your Adopted…
Give pets gifts that are secretly treats for you
Those of us who love our pets always include them in the season’s gift giving (despite what those non-pet people think). If you are getting Rover or Fluffy something, why not get something that makes life better for the both…
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…
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.…
Mad Cow Disease and Dog Food
I made burgers on Saturday and gave my dog Bronx scraps. Now there is recent news about a possible outbreak of Mad Cow Disease in the US. My dear husband immediately bans beef in the house and the kids are…
Yea, Beagles! You’re No Underdog!
After at least a 100 years of more glamorous showy dogs like Poodles and Pomeranian taking the show, a Beagle won the Westminster Kennel Club world-famous dog show. This is the first Beagle to win the competition and I think…