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10 Dog Exercises

10 Dog Exercises

Posted on 12 March 2010

The most important thing with the pet owning is growing them healthy and bold. In order to help to maintain dog’s good health, regular dog exercises are the best way. A well exercised dog is not only physically fit, but also has an essential component of the mental health. Here we suggest 10 ten dog exercise you can do with your pet. The first 5 describe indoor dog exercises and the others outdoors.
1. Games with toys
There are various game types that you can play with your pet, included games with toys. Direct your dog’s energy onto a toy that is appropriate for his size. Nowadays you can find so cool dog toys that you will be attracted as well.
2. Begging and crawling
Start by having your dog lie down and then holding a treat ask your baby to crawl. Then move around the room keeping the treat at the same distance from your dog. By the same way have your dog sit, facing you and holding his favorite treat tell him to beg. He will probably lift his front feet off the ground. These types of exercise develop dog’s balance and also abdominal muscles.
3. Find it
One of the good exercises for dogs’ mental enhancing is the ‘’find it’’ game. This is a two person game that starts with holding your pet’s collar. Then someone keeps a treat in front of the dog’s nose and after a few minutes hides it in a near location. After this you will give your dog to ‘’find it’’ command and he will find the treat wherever it was hidden.
4. Tug of war
The tug of war is actually mental and physical exercise for your dog. At first you must choose a proper dog toy that is made out of robber or a similar material. While starting the game you must pick up the toy and encourage your dog to also pick it up.
5. Tech new tricks
Teaching new tricks is another way to challenge dog’s mind as well as his boy. Start with common tricks, such as sit, begs, lie down and then it will be easy to progress more complicated tricks.
6. Walks and runs
While it is well known fact that dogs require at a minimum a walk every day. So the regular walks, runs and games of fetch are sustained enough to contribute to well being of your dog.
7. Swimming
Swimming is also a great activity for a dog. Most dogs are able to swim, but it will be more safety that you get in the pool with your pet.
8. Dog agility parks
Dog agility park is a  new growing sport that features various courses specifically designed to make a dog active and fearless.
9. Fetch
This is a perfect way to give your dog exercise with interacting with them. After teaching him to fetch sticks and balls and bring them back to you this game will be played for hours on end.
10. Ski with your dog
The last exercise is basically cross that can be taken in winter. By this way the dog is harnesses to the skier and helps to pull them along.

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Cold Weather Tips

Cold Weather Tips

Posted on 05 March 2010

In cold weather, all our companion animals need our special attention more than in any weather of the year. If you are a pet owner, these gudlines will help you protect your baby during cold winter.

1. Many of us often keep our pets outdoors for many reasons. But, in cold weather it is very important not to leave pets outdoors. Outdoors, felines may freeze, become stolen, injured or killed. If nothing else, they may get infected from diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife. So, if are serious about your pet don’t leave it outdoors unattended but invite them in.

2. During the winter, you may have noticed also outdoor cats sometimes sleeping under the hood of your car. It is important to be very attentive before starting the engine in order not to injure or kill the pet by the fan belt. All you need to do is simply give a signal the cat could escape.

3. It is also important to keep a dog on the leash, especially during a snowstorm. The reason is that the dogs lose their scent in cold weather and they may easily become lost. So having a walk with your pet in winter keep in mind that your dog always wears ID tags.

4. As a pet owner you must keep them always clean, especially in winter. It is preferred to wipe of dog’s legs and stomach, when he comes in out from snow. In winter dogs can swallow various potential dangerous chemicals like antifreeze and salt while licking their paws.

5. Other type of a pet protection from cold weather is covering them with burlap or another fibrous cloth. For many dogs this is a regulation winter wear and you are able to choose coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage based from the tail to the belly.

6. If you often take your pet with you during driving, you must not forget to leave him alone in the car for a long time. In cold weather your car can act as a refrigerator and don’t allow the animal escape from freezing to death.

7. If you are a puppy owner, it is not necessary to housebreak him during the winter as you could do with an adult dog. Puppies don’t tolerate the cold in early ages and may become injured or get stick when they are outdoors during cold weather.

8. Many of us also own some types of pets that spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities. What to do in this way? We must only increase his supply of food, particularly protein him keeping his fur- in tip-top shape.

9. Be sure also always keep clean your vehicle and away from any spills like coolant or antifreeze, as they are lethal poison and can easily kill your pet. For more information visit http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/cold-weather-tips.html.

10. And lastly, before going to sleep, make sure your pet is in warm place to sleep, as he is a part of your family. Close all windows and be away from all drafts. A well designed dogs bed is the perfect thing you need now.

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