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Safe Biking For Spring!
If you enjoy touring the town on a bicycle, there's no reason why your little dog should be excluded from your sunshine-y fun. Products like this Buddy Bicycle Basket ($65) let a pooch come with, no problem. I've got a few recommendations when considering a carrier for your furry friend:
- Go pet-specific or stay home.
Fight Flab and Fill Out a Food and Fitness Log For Furry Friends
Most of the time losing weight comes down to dieting and exercise for people . . .
Do Tell: What's Your Favorite Workout With Furry Friends?
Not only do they lift us up when we're feeling down, but our pets pretty much eliminate any excuse not to get at least some exercise. Rats. In addition to jogs around the park or rousing catch'n'chase games, many gyms (mine included) offer activities like this Ruff Yoga or Doga – what's your favorite workout to do with your pooches?
Do You Have a Dog Walker?
Most of you have admitted to taking your dog on walks for 10 to 20 minutes a day, but I know some people don't have the opportunity or time in the day to take their busy friends on walkies.
Have you ever hired help to keep your dog healthy and happy when you're stuck at work, on vacation, or too busy to give him the cardio he needs?
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Do You Have a Dog Walker?
One in Five UK Dogs Miss Their Daily Walk, Pack on Pounds
Chubster pets are on the rise in the UK because a fifth of dogs are missing out on their daily walks.
According to a recent survey of 3,000 pet owners, hectic work schedules and the fact that many people fail to appreciate how much exercise pets actually need to stay healthy have created a generation of unfit dogs. The study noted:
- More than a quarter of study participants admitted they only exercised their dogs once a day or less.
- The amount of exercise dogs are getting varies from breed to breed, but even the more active ones are struggling, with more than a quarter being taken for a walk less than once a day.
- One in 10 dogs in the area go on “walkies” less than once a week.
- Nearly two million dogs in Britain are suffering from obesity, with lack of exercise and over-feeding thought to be the cause, according to the PDSA.
How Long Are Those Walkies?
While sometimes my pup gets a quick walkie around the block, other times we take a more leisurely stroll. I like to keep his daily walk time pretty consistent – except on weekends when he's a bit more spoiled – and make sure he gets adequate exercise. Can you total up the average number of minutes your pup spends on a leash on a typical day?
Got the Day Off? Get Out With Your Pup!
It's Memorial Day and I'm using today to take an extra long walk with my Boston. He's a fairly energetic dog who can walk quite quickly (as long as it's not too hot), and we're gonna go on a street roaming adventure! I know some of you have big dogs and others have little ones, so everyone's speed needs will be different.
Take on a 5k . . . With Your Dog!
Spring is a great time to get outside and run around . . .
Never Throw a Ball Again . . .
It's like tennis or batting practice . . .
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New Product Alert! Neko Habitat
Dish up a sweet resting spot. New from Neko Habitat are three bed styles, all featuring reversible cushions in a rainbow of options.
Fitting cats or small dogs, the transparent acrylic frames wipe clean and pillows can get the once-over with a pet-safe vacuum.
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