Fitness and Games Archives

Helping your dog to stay fit isn’t just about cutting down his calories intake nor doing rigorous exercise. With that said, dog fitness programs don’t have to be boring, restoring to just walking and jogging. As a matter of fact, a good fitness program which uses fun and interactive games not only keeps your dog healthy but it also stimulates his thinking process. It doesn’t matter if you’ve a lap dog or a working dog, there are plenty fun exercises and games for any dog under the sun.

Don’t become an obesity statistic!

We’ve been hearing for awhile that being overweight has become the norm in the Western world: 2 of every 3 adults are overweight And one in every 3 dogs is now overweight While this has always been bad news, the news has ...

Take A Bite Out of Stress

In a fascinating new study from Denmark published in the journal Brain, Behaviour, & Immunity, protection from flu vaccines was influenced by stress! Among people with high stress levels, there was a lower protective effect from flu vaccinations. The ...

Dog Obesity: Prevention and Maintenance Programs

Though cliche but it's far better to prevent obesity in dog than cure it. Helping dogs to lose weight can be quite "painful" for both owner and dog, this is speaking from my clients' experiences. Many times owners failed ...

Dog Obesity: Weight Loss Program For Dogs

As much as we like to believe we are disciplined individuals and persistent to help our overweight dog to combat this nutritional disorder, reality is most of us seem to fall short in these areas when our life is ...

Dog Obesity Assessment

It is fairly easy to recognize an obese dog. Besides having an utterly rounded body, you may also notice your dog is reluctant to play or walk unless is mealtime, and possibly pant more with a slight exertion of ...

Be Man’s Best Friend

Staying engaged in one’s community and maintaining a strong network of support from others is essential to a happy and healthy life. Dr. Dorothy I. Height, President and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women, eloquently expanded on ...

Answer President Obama’s Call to Service with Fido

On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President Obama challenged each American to get involved and become an active volunteer. Volunteering is essential for the success of many organizations, as well as a great way to get connected with other ...

First Dog: Big or Small for the Obamas’ White House Dog?

President Obama will soon select an important member of the First Family – First Dog! Some Presidents have favored small dogs, while others have selected large breeds. FDR had a full range of sizes in his White House pack ...

Macaroni and Cheese For Endurance Dogs

Summer’s here and you’re armed with plenty of activities to do with your dog. However, your energetic dog seems to be lagging behind after a 10-minutes jog. This can’t be right, you fed him a “well-balance” diet only an ...


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