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”

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 [...]

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 Dog or Puppy” (www.HappyHoundBook.com) has a few tips for how the Obama family can make [...]

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 of you. Read on….

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.

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 [...]

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 worked up about no more burgers and will Bronx have Mad Dog Disease?
Short answer is [...]