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Weight Pulling with Dogs
Weight pulling as a sport for animals has been around for a long time. Think horse pulls. In pretty much the same vein, weight pulling with dogs goes back a long way. Back when dogs were still as draft animals. Present day weight pulling with dogs is usually organized competitions sponsored by various organizations such as the International Weight Pulling Association or IWPA and the American Dog B... [Read More]
Running with Your Dog
Most people think that a good run is all that your dog needs to stay healthy. Well, for some, yes. Running, jogging and other similar exercises can be very beneficial. But for some, they can be extremely harmful. Things to consider before putting your dog through a fitness activityHave your vet examine your dog thoroughly, paying particularly close attention to the heart, lungs, joints and ligamen... [Read More]
Choosing a Sport for Your Dog
Sports and play are just as important to dogs as they are to humans. Through play and sports, we are able to get some exercise to stay fit and healthy. This is the same thing with dogs. Through play and sports, dogs are able to have something to keep them occupied, develop coordination and strength. Play and sports are also a good way for dogs to learn about their environment an surroundings.Since... [Read More]
Exercising With Your Dog
Exercising can yield a lot of benefits for you and your dog. Dogs are naturally active animals. They inherited these trait from one of their ancestors, the wolf. Wolves run free in the wild. Because of this, dogs also have that innate need to roam around. Dog also inherited their ability to cover long distances from their wolf ancestor. But through breeding and interbreeding, they are now unable t... [Read More]