(Image Credit: Getty Images/SuthepWongkhad/EyeEm) There are plenty of reasons you might want to copy your dog’s paw prints. Sometimes it’s great for art projects, holiday cards, or mold casts to show members of your family. You can also use paw prints or molds to create a memorial for a beloved pooch. Some of us like
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(Picture Credit: wakila/Getty Images) October 9th is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, but obesity is a health problem for dogs all year long. Obesity in dogs is almost as common as obesity in humans. In fact, experts say an estimated 56 percent of dogs are overweight or obese in the United States. The health consequences
(Picture Credit: Getty Images/APF/Staff) Yoga is a timeless practice that originated in India. Its exact era of origin is so steeped in history that it’s hard to pinpoint, but the practice has been considered sacred by yogis everywhere since time immemorial. However, some forms of yoga, like doga, are a little bit newer. Yoga’s growing
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) We often think of exercise only as a health issue, but it has significant day-to-day effects on a dog’s behavior as well. Dogs—particularly puppies and young dogs—have a lot of energy, and if they don’t get the chance to burn it off, destructive behavior is often the result. If you’re annoyed
(Picture Credit: CBCK-Christine/Getty Images) February 19th is International Tug-Of-War Day! It’s a great day to play tug-of-war with your dog. Of course, any day is a good day to play with your dog. However, many people wonder if tug-of-war is even a safe game to play with their pooches. Will it hurt their dogs’ teeth?
(Picture Credit: gruizza/Getty Images) Many pet owners neuter or spay their dogs for health benefits and safety. This procedure lessens the risks of certain diseases, reduces aggression, and generally adds to their years, with proper diet and exercise. However, you must take some post-neutering or spaying care so your dog won’t suffer from the next
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) Our senior pups may not move as fast as they used to, but they still benefit from regular exercise and walks. It’s important to keep older dogs moving, even if they don’t have the same physical abilities and needs that they did when they were younger. Weight gain contributes to stress
(Picture Credit: RyanJLane/Getty Images) In the cold winter months it’s tough to summon the courage to brave the weather and get outside for a workout. Even your dog might think twice about begging for another trek through the snow. But just because you’re stuck indoors doesn’t mean you have to pack on pounds as you
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) It may surprise some dog lovers to learn that our pups don’t all automatically know how to play fetch. Even though it’s a stereotypical dog game, running after a toy and bringing it back doesn’t always come naturally to pooches. Fetch is a great form of both mental and physical exercise.
(Picture Credit: Westend61/Getty Images) Our thanks to Dr. Patrick Mahaney for this article! Happy Near Year! Have you and your pet made your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s one of my recommendations for a resolution that will optimize the quality of life of your canine or feline companion in the new year. Commit To Daily Exercise I
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) You’ve probably seen dogs out for a happy, safe morning jog with their owners, eagerly keeping up the pace and having a great time. You’ve also probably seen dogs dragged along as they try to catch their breath while their owners pull their leashes, running too fast for their pup to
(Picture Credit: Adriana Mrizek) Let me just state up front, I have the best dog. I know many people claim they have the best dog, but they are wrong. I have the best dog that has ever existed. My dog’s name is Archer, and he’s the magnificent, handsome beast in the picture above. I’m constantly
(Picture Credit: svetikd/Getty Images) January is National Walk Your Dog Month, and it’s also International Brain Teaser Month! Luckily, when you take your dog for a walk, you can celebrate both at the same time. There are few things more exciting than hearing the word “walk” for my dogs. A walk is a chance for
(Picture Credit: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images) One of the best things our dogs do for us on a daily basis is make us happy. It sounds like a simple thing, yet it’s very important for us as pet parents and enriches our lives. There’s no better feeling than when we open the front door and see
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) In our Gold Souls, Gray Faces series, we discuss the special care our sweet senior dogs need to stay healthy and happy. Your lovable, gray-faced, senior pooch may not move as fast in their old age as they used to, but that doesn’t mean they have no need for exercise. In
