Tweet How to Walk Your Dog (via Lake Sun Leader) For dog owners, walking the dog is almost certainly one of the highlights of having a canine friend. While there may be occasional jaunts in the pouring rain, generally, these walks are a great boost to the dog and its owner. It is always important [...]
Canine Power Walking: How to Achieve a Good Aerobic Pace
March 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Walking for fitness and weight loss is different from simply strolling for pleasure with your dog. To get in a real workout with your four-legged workout buddy, you need to move fast enough to reach the aerobic or “fat-burning” zone but not so fast that you risk injury or enter into the anaerobic or [...]
Walking the dog, and not letting the dog walk you
March 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Walks. For some pet parents this word can strike fear into their heart, and strike up images of not-so-enjoyable walks of the past with your dog pulling you this way and that, barking at everything you pass by or even walks with an extendable leash that went south quickly. Rest assured that walks can [...]
5 steps for safer dog walks
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Dog walking offers excellent exercise and stress relief for pet owners and their furry friends, but a simple stroll can be pleasant or positively perilous. Scary street crossings, stranger dangers, and pugnacious pooches can ruin a sweet stroll. How can dog walkers keep themselves and their canine charges safe and secure during these outdoor [...]
Dog Walking 101
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Do you have a very friendly dog that loves everyone they meet? Not everyone does, so here are a few tips when you are out walking. I’ve mentioned my Schnauzers a couple of times before. Freud is very friendly and loves people – so much so that if he sees someone approaching he will [...]
Keep Your Dog Safe on Night Walks
February 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet The short days of winter mean that many dog walks take place in the dark. Reflective clothing, glow sticks and even LED bracelets can be used by dog walkers for additional visibility, but the market also features a wide variety of products that are specifically designed to keep your dog visible at night and [...]
Why Walking Your Pet Is A Must
February 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Ever wonder what it’s like to be stuck in a house for nine hours a day? Cooping up your pooch or feline for extended periods of time without multiple long walks a day can seriously effect their health. Overeating due to idle time is a reason why cats and dogs become overweight, and taking [...]
Dog Walking Commandments
December 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Ten important rules to live by for anyone who walks their own dogs or the dogs of others. Walking a dog may seem like a mindless activity, but believe me, its not just a walk in the park. Having run a professional dog walking company for four years, I have learned that there are [...]
Walking your dog in winter has inherent risks, but simple rules can make it safer
December 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tweet We’re heading into the harsh winter weather here in the Ann Arbor area, and we’ve swapped our lightweight coats for heavier ones, and pulled out the hats and gloves in recent weeks. The snowy mess outdoors is a consideration when it comes to our feet for obvious reasons —we want to stay warm and [...]
