Tweet Working out with your dog is good for both of you. You get the benefits of sunshine, fresh air and an exercise buddy that won’t let you down. But summer can be hard on dogs, especially if you are not careful to take care of your four-legged friend. To keep your workout buddy in [...]
Dog walking workout
March 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet You and your dog can get fit together. Just incorporate these exercises into your daily walk. Get the most out of your dog walk with these calorie-crunching and strengthening exercises. 1. Walking warm-up Before you start your workout, do a brisk walk around a block or two with your dog on a leash to [...]
5 Ways To Exercise With Your Dog
January 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet There’s no question that pets are good for our health, helping to do everything from lower blood pressure to lessen symptoms of anxiety and depression. One recent study from the American Psychological Association even found that just thinking about a cherished animal improved the emotional well-being of a pet owner just as much as [...]
Good Dog Behavior: Exercise, Stress and Pooch Problems
January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Who hasn’t heard the old saying, “A tired dog is a good dog?” You can eliminate stress and reduce behavior problems in your dog with good quality exercise. Expected and regular exercise can help your dog is several ways: Just like humans, exercise can help your dog deal with stress. Again, just like us [...]
The Serious Benefits of Play
January 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Playing and having fun helps to eliminate stress from you life—and the same holds true for your dog. In fact, incorporating various forms of play into your dog’s daily routine is vital to helping him develop a healthy, loving personality. The benefits of play Here are some of the ways that playing and having [...]
Winter Exercise Guidelines
December 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Getting pets who dislike the cold to go outside in winter can be a challenge, but chilly weather or not, pets need fresh air and exercise. ASPCA experts assure us that while short-haired and smaller breeds may require cozy apparel to protect them from winter’s bite, others simply need a little training to learn [...]
