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Health and Fitness
Talking Too Much To Train The Dog
Animals are such great teachers in so many ways. As I went horse back riding this week it occurred to me once again how much we can learn by not talking so much. We can learn and train our dogs by not talking so much.
Staying Safe When Loose Dogs Approach
Getting fit and training with your dog does take many to new areas, trails, and urban settings. Of course this leads to unfamiliar situations and dogs. Being prepared will make your experience more fun as well as a safer journey for you and your dog. Loose dogs that may not “play well with others”…
Running and Dogs: Barefoot and Paws
How could my dog have taught me about barefoot running? Well, the concept is one in which you actually strike on the ball of your foot before you land on your heel. Have you ever noticed how agile and effortless your dog is while running? Guess what? You dog doesn’t land on a heel but on the ball or paw pad of the foot.
Dog as Training Partner: What You Do Every Day Counts
It’s amazing what you actually do every day and what you think you do everyday. As a professional dog trainer I hear things that people would like to do with their dog everyday, but what actually happens paints an entirely different picture.
Dog Food. Same Cheeseburger Everyday?
The pet food industry is a 16 billion dollar a year game and you can bet that those companies using the biggest marketing dollars to attract your conscious dog food choices aren’t worried so much about the health of your dog. The bottom line is profits.
Separation Anxiety: The Dog or You?
As a professional dog trainer in San Diego I get many calls requesting information about the best way to train a dog with separation anxiety. Many dogs end up in my exclusive dog training camp with this problem and in most cases the resolution comes from three simple things.
The Difference Between Friends and Dogs
Dog owners answer that question every day when asked “what kind of dog is that” or “how old is your dog”. Answers come out automatically:
Fit Dog Fit Nation – 7 Session Boost – For You and The Dog –
Fit Dog Fit Nation launches May 8th. We’ll be providing Get Moving with Your Dog Tips. Join the movement against childhood obesity and get yourself and the dog back into shape.
Running Dog Guide – Shin Splints Causes and Treatment
The first and most common injury for those who have just started a running or walking routine is shin splints. Shin splints are a result of inflammation in the front of the lower leg.
