There are many places in each city or town to take your dog. Some require the dog to be on the lead, and some allow off-lead.  Either one is a wonderful opportunity for your dog – and for you – to get fresh air, to walk, and to enjoy nature. Your dog will be happy [...]

Dogs need exercise, they need to be socialized and dogs need to feel freedom. But do it – responsibly.
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Discovery comes naturally to me.  It was like the days when I would try to dig my way under the fence and get out of the backyard!  Except that today, I was on a lead.   Notice that [...]

Every day I wake up hopefully to the welcome sound of my dad saying “Come on, Joey, let’s get up!” I know that we’re going to get our run! Once I hear those words, it doesn’t take long to get me out of my daze and to get my tail wagging.
Running with my dad in [...]

Many dogs go to physical therapy after they are injured.  Water therapy, called hydro-therapy, is becoming popular.  This is good because it builds up the dog’s muscles without putting any pressure on injured areas. It also helps prevent arthritis, which can set in after a serious trauma. And most dogs love swimming. Most. Not all [...]

After ankle surgery, how can we know when it’s safe to take your dog running again?
My parents have been watching me like hawks to see when it’s okay for my dad and me to go running again.
My mom has started a series of long neighborhood walks with me, walking at a quick pace.  She wants [...]

Does your dog like to play with a ball?  Why do dogs like to play catch?  Can dogs really see what is on the TV? How much do you know about the way your dog sees the world?

One of my favorite hobbies is playing with a ball.  I have many ways to play ball.
One is [...]

Now we have a new daily routine.

Here’s our morning routine: Every morning, Phil comes and wakes me up, but we no longer jog. Now we just take a short walk which, to me, is heavenly. As soon as I do my thing, we go back home. We walk slowly. When Jane comes downstairs, she gets [...]

Following doctor’s orders is essential, and that includes when the doctor’s orders are about your dog’s return to health.  The doctor’s orders may include every aspect of your dog’s life.

The instructions also tell the distance and way that I am allowed to walk every day.
The way I am walked is a difficult adjustment. Even though [...]