Pooch to 5k
Running with dogs
You know how nice it is to get an relaxing massage after exercising? Now you can share that feeling with your dog. Intracell of Atlanta, Georgia, in the good ol’ US of A have added a Pet Stick to their line of Massage Aids.
Dogs generally run barefoot. Your choice of running surface is consequently of great importance to your dog. Many dogs have sensitive feet, whether they’re used to running around on soft grass and carpet or just haven’t developed a thick skin on their foot pads. Even among dogs with hard feet, there may be a preference …
I’ve been looking forward to the Bribie Beach Bash, an iconic race along the foreshore of Bribie Island. It’s a very friendly, relaxed event and a lovely day out. Imagine my delight when I found that the event was held on a stretch of beach where dogs are allowed on a leash. The race director …
My Australian Working Kelpie, Guinness, is an entire male, and his life’s purpose is to pee on every vertical tree or pole that we pass on a run. As you can imagine, this can get a bit frustrating. At what point do you stop your dog from doing this, and force him hurry along with …
I was looking at some of the alternatives to running with your dog. I came to the conclusion that not only are we helping you and your pet get fitter and healthier, we’re doing our bit to keep the family budget under control while it happens. For instance, you could hire someone to run with …
Abner is a Siberian Husky from Alaska who lost his leg two years ago after an accident severed his femoral artery. He recovered well but wasn’t happy with the sedentary lifestyle of an invalid. He still wanted to run, and he started destroying furniture because he was bored and frustrated . Lynn, his owner, was …