A Fun Winter Workout With Dogs. Skijoring is a sport where a person wearing skis is pulled over snow by one or more dogs (or horses or motorized transport). It is apparently derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring meaning ski driving. We are always looking for fun ways to get outdoors and exercise with our canine companions during the cold winter season.We heard … [Read more...] about What is Skijoring?
Dog Health
How to Get ACTIVE Indoors with your Dog!
January is always a challenge as I plan to get fit with Kilo the Pug, especially when it gets down to minus 30 with the windchill. Some dogs stay warmer than others in very cold temperatures and love the snow, but we both hate the cold. Kilo refuses to wear boots or coats and does not like going outside at all. Get Active Indoors on this snowy day with Dog Tricks, Dog … [Read more...] about How to Get ACTIVE Indoors with your Dog!
Talented Jack Russell Terrier Dock Diving Champion Macho
Talented Jack Russell Terrier Dock Diving Champion Jack Russells are usually highly energetic, vocal, fearless, lively, inquisitive and intelligent little dogs. Many need lots of exercise and mental stimulation to keep their destructive behaviors at bay. Today's Fit Dog Friday post is dedicated to Macho, a 2-year-old talented Jack Russell Terrier who is a National Dock Diving … [Read more...] about Talented Jack Russell Terrier Dock Diving Champion Macho
How to Stop Leash Pulling in 5 Easy Steps by Gillian Ridgeway
Expert Dog Trainer Gillian Ridgeway, shares her tips on How to Stop Leash Pulling for achieving a fun walk - for BOTH you and your dog. Leash pulling can make walking your dog a challenge, but it doesn't have to be! The inability to control one's dog on a walk can be very frustrating and even dangerous. Kilo has improved so much but he still often pulls like a bandit if he … [Read more...] about How to Stop Leash Pulling in 5 Easy Steps by Gillian Ridgeway
Best Tricks To Teach Your Dog For Mental Excercise
Challenge Your Dog's Mind with Amazing Dog Tricks and Games My Rescue Pug Kilo has a pattern. He gets up quite late (he sleeps happily in his crate). We go for a quick walk and potty break but then he wants to rush back for breakfast. After breakfast, he goes crazy for 10+ minutes chasing toys, running, jumping and doing tricks with me, then he relaxes for 2 hours. This cycle … [Read more...] about Best Tricks To Teach Your Dog For Mental Excercise