Chelsea King was running by herself when she was abducted. As a runner, the temptation to go out and run by yourself out of convenience is a hard one for some to resist. Precaution is the best defense. A great running partner is a dog, another runner, or a running group.
The facts on depression are surprising and disturbing. It has gone so far as to affect even the dogs in our lives. Your dog can help you chase away depression. Big statement, but your dog really can move you to a better emotional place…
Falling into the habit of waiting for our lives to happen the way we hope our future vision should be is a stumbling block to enjoy what is right in front of us today. Even though all we really have is right now…. this moment. The concept is rarely focused on. One of the lessons in the bliss of life with a dog is the happiness
Studies show that training with a companion, training partner, buddy… whatever you want to call it increases your chances of sticking with an exercise program more than two fold. There are a few considerations to take into account when choosing your dog as your running partner.
The article Giving Thanks: The Dog Wag Training Treatment tells how you can simply look at your dog in the morning and find the inspiration for gratitude, thankfulness, and simplicity of a simple smile.
Many dog owners spend a lot of time researching what kind of diet to feed the dog, how much to feed, and even what nutrients in dog food are actually the best. Yet of all the nutrients in your dog’s diet, water is the most important and tends to be not even on the radar of the owners attention.
