Let's Discuss Dog Obesity Across Canada. Research for our new episode Fit Dogs Rock! showed that 53% of all pet dogs in the US were overweight or obese in 2013 and we suspect the numbers will be very similar in Canada. We have decided to conduct a study with vets and pet owners to compare to the US study. We discussed health and fitness with veterinarian Dr. Ian … [Read more...] about Fight Dog Obesity!
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Dancing Dogs
Dancing Dogs As many of you know, I love dancing dogs or musical canine freestyle. Dancing with your dog can be a really cool way to get active and build fitness, balance, strength and focus and it is also so fun to watch. As expert Cassandra Hartman said in our one hour special "It is the joy of music and fun and dogs and skills and training all rolled into one The dogs … [Read more...] about Dancing Dogs
Summer Events- Have Fun & Get Active!
Summer Events- Have Fun & Get Active! It's that time of year again! With Summer here it's time to head out and enjoy all of the dog friendly events happening in your area- meet ups, walks, fund raisers, competitions and more. It's a great way to switch up your exercise plan for you and your dog by adding in new sights, showing off skills, helping charities and meeting new … [Read more...] about Summer Events- Have Fun & Get Active!
Spring into Spring!
Spring into Spring! According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, almost 53% of all dogs are overweight or obese and human stats are similar. Spring is a great time to plan a new fitness program with your pal. Get out this long weekend (in Canada) and enjoy the weather! Playing in the park, Chasing a ball or a stick, Running, Hiking, Disc, Agility and Walking are … [Read more...] about Spring into Spring!
Ultimate Air Dogs -Dock Jumping Fun!
Ultimate Air Dogs -Dock Jumping Fun! Here's some of our great action shots from this years All About Pets Show with Ultimate Air Dogs! The dogs of all breeds competed to jump the furthest from a wooden dock into a narrow 40 foot pool of water.Dock Jumping looks like such fun! As the weather warms up and summer approached consider training your dog to dock jump as a fun way to … [Read more...] about Ultimate Air Dogs -Dock Jumping Fun!