Having trouble sticking to an exercise program? Research shows that dogs are actually Nature’s perfect personal trainers—loyal, hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic. Also, it may be more effective than a personal trainer! And, unlike your friends, who may skip an exercise session because of appointments, extra chores or bad weather, dogs never give you an excuse […]
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“The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.” ― M.K. Clinton Source: Dog Time Connor, who is a rescue, was first to be picked up in the morning of chaotic fun! He was very excited to see his walkers and Ozzy and Roxy, but also […]
Source: Agility Training What Exactly is Dog Agility? Agility is a dog sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle in a race for time and accuracy. Dogs run off leash with no food or toys as incentives, and the handler can touch neither dog nor obstacles. Consequently the handler’s controls are limited to voice, movement, and various […]
This morning looked like a great one for the park! We loaded up a whole bunch of dogs and went to the dog park in Randpark Ridge.
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” ― Josh Billings Source: Love It was an early start to the day, walking dogs in Johannesburg, as we made our way to Cresta to fetch our resident Alsatians, Penny, Zorin and Tawnee. They started out very excited and full of […]
“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day. It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” ― John Grogan, Marley […]
“All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only human. He wasn’t a dog.” ― Charles M. Schulz Source: Goodreads Our tour of Fontainebleau was joined by the lovely Alaskan Malamutes, Dulux and Belle. Dulux was very eager to get started on his walk, […]
“A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. He taught me to appreciate the simple things – a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in a […]
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“I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts.” ― John Steinbeck Source: Goodreads Duke the Pit bull had a fantastic walk this morning in Olivedale! It was a much warmer day than we’ve had on previous walks, which was […]
Sometimes the weekend can seem to be in the very, very, VERY distant future.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France “Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.” — John Grogan “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to […]
Pulling on the lead Why does my dog pull on the lead? If you own a dog who constantly pulls, you’re not alone. Pulling on the lead is one of the most common problems people have with their dogs. There are four main reasons for this: firstly, […]