Exercise (15)
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5 Things You Need to Know Before Going Hiking With Your Dog
By Arden Moore, May 1, 2012Eager to amp up your daily walks and expose your dog to new sights, sounds and smells? Take a hike! Hiking offers many benefits to both dog and owner, including a great cardiovascular… Full Article ›
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Do Dogs Get a Runner's High? You Bet
By Dr. Ernie Ward, Apr 20, 2012You’ve probably heard of or experienced “runner’s high.” It’s a powerfully positive mood that typically follows a long, hard run. You feel on top of the world,… Full Article ›
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Pudgy Pets Battle the Bulge in British Weight-Loss Competition
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Apr 27, 2012A “custard cream–loving” dog named Alfie and a Lab named Romeo, who's enjoyed a few too many roast dinners, are just a couple of the animals who will take part in a British… Full Article ›
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Dancing With the Dog Stars — Trophy-Worthy Fancy Canine Footwork
By Arden Moore, Apr 3, 2012
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The Vet School Where Ultimate Canine Detection Dogs Are Trained
By Nora Zelevansky, Apr 9, 2012In November 2010, a serious problem emerged in the Everglades: A growing number of pythons had infested the area, threatening the native animal population and the park's delicate… Full Article ›
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How Soon Can a Puppy Become a Jogging Partner?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Feb 24, 2012Q. I've been running with my dogs for years, but both of my previous running mates were pets I adopted as adults. This time, I fell in love with a puppy. How soon can I start running with… Full Article ›
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Why Boredom Could Be Stressing Out Your Pet
By Dr. Ernie Ward, Feb 3, 2012Try this little experiment: Ask a four-year-old to lie very still in a room by himself for six to nine hours, with no games, no books and no human interaction. Sure, he can look outside and… Full Article ›
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6 Great Ways to Practice Preventive Care
Jan 18, 2012January is Preventive Care Month, and with the start of the New Year, now is the perfect time to focus on your pet's health and wellness. Bottom line: If you concentrate on preventing health… Full Article ›
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Canine Power Walking: How to Achieve a Good Aerobic Pace
By Dr. Ernie Ward, Mar 8, 2012Walking for fitness and weight loss is different from simply strolling for pleasure with your dog. To get in a real workout with your four-legged workout buddy, you need to move fast enough to… Full Article ›
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Top Tips for Acing Controlled Leash Walking
By Dr. Ernie Ward, Mar 1, 2012Many dog owners are either embarrassed or apprehensive about walking their dogs around the neighborhood — especially if their pets are prone to bark, growl or snap at a stranger or another… Full Article ›
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Work Out With Rover: How to Get Your Fitness Routine Going
By Dr. Ernie Ward, Feb 23, 2012It’s that time of year when we’re all trying to stick to healthier routines, equipped with diet books, exercise clothes and training videos. As a personal trainer, I know that at… Full Article ›
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Don't Stress Over Pet Stress — Combat It
By Dr. Ernie Ward , Apr 23, 2012Is stress killing your pet? Harried hounds and frazzled felines are more common than you think. In fact, stress contributes to or worsens many medical conditions in pets and people. So how can… Full Article ›
