Archive for the 'Exercise' Category
Tug Away! How To Safely Play Tug With Your Dog!
October 6th, 2009There’s a vicious rumor circulating through the dog training world that playing “Tug” with your dog will make him into a dominant, uncontrollable beast. I’m not sure where this fallacy started, but when safety guidelines are followed, playing a nice game of Tug-o-War can be a great way for your dog to expel some [...]
Ask the Dog Guide: Welsh Terrier Excitement
January 7th, 2009Question:
My Welsh Terrier puppy gets quite excited when we exercise him(especially when we allow him off leash). After fetching things he will jump up and bite my sleeve. The sit command does not work in these circumstances. I then have to resort to putting him in a submission hold (which is very tricky as he’ll [...]
Ask the Dog Guide: Choosing a Family Dog
January 2nd, 2009Question: Hi, my name is Emily and I have always wanted a dog. We’ve tried 2 times but me and my siblings were too young to handle it. My Dad finally said we could try again, because we are all more responsible and older. We just don’t know what kind to get. We have a [...]
Dog Video Of The Day: Dog Running In Slow Motion
October 18th, 2008This is a very short, but high quality clip of dog running in slow motion. You can really see every movement and it’s quite an amazing way to watch something we usually take for granted.
Ask The Dog Guide: Sports Drinks For Dogs
September 28th, 2008Question:
I’ve seen those “Sports Drinks” for dogs on the market and was wondering what you thought about them?
Answer:
Like human athletes who engage in any vigorous activity, canines who participate in dog sports can easily become dehydrated. However the “sports drinks” that are being marketed often contain preservatives, artificial colors and many ingredients that [...]
