Pooch to 5k
Running with dogs
…or behavior, if you are one of our North American friends 🙂 As some may know, we occasionally foster dogs until they get their forever home. Our last foster, a gorgeous Staffy x Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, had separation anxiety, and became unsettled and distressed when we prepared to go out. It didn’t matter that …
The reason for the picture to accompany this post is because if your dog has bloat, you need to hot tail it to the nearest vet straight away. It’s a life threatening emergency and there’s no time to waste. Bloat, or gastric dilatation (we say dilation here in Aus <G>) occurs when your dog’s stomach …
There is no doubt that a dog can make a great running companion and sometimes is the best personal trainer an athlete can have. As these canines are happy to exercise over longer distances and times, it is important they maintain a steady weight so as not to put any undue strain on their joints. …
There are few better ways to explore the great outdoors than with your dog at your side. Between the smells and sounds of the forest, the view from that mountain top, or the rejuvenating glow of that alpine lake, your dog will love your adventure as much as you will. However, without the right preparation, …
This is a guest post by Elizabeth Clegg of Dogma Dog Massage on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Most people seek out physical therapy treatments for their dogs when they are injured or in pain. Fewer people recognise the value of massage in maintaining and improving quality of life for healthy dogs, in particular canine athletes. …
This is a guest post by Jon who runs with his Labrador. Lars is back to gentle runs after injuring his cruciate ligament, an important ligament in the knee, or stifle, joint. My name is Jon and I have a beautiful Black Lab named Lars who back in July of 2011, underwent a TPLO on …