exercise

Superman’s (Christopher Reeve) fall from grace - and a horse - helped bring to light the dangers of horseback riding, even for an experienced rider like Reeve. As majestic and peaceful as horseback riding is, there are also dangers involved when you’re that high off the ground, Read More

Training your dog is an important step in ensuring he'll be properly socialized and always willing to take commands and behave. But, in addition to traditional forms of training that teach your dog to respect you as the alpha in his "pack," there's a form of training that tests Read More

Although felines can be independent, they also crave companionship and playtime with their human guardians and with other cats. Taking just a little bit of time each day to play with your kitty can make a positive impact upon his disposition and his health. Releasing Energy, Read More

An indoor dog park is a place where your dog can play and be active during bad weather and during an extreme temperature. It is a controlled environment where the dog owner is present at all times. Obviously dogs can get restless when staying indoors for long periods of time. An Read More

  Summertime is the perfect time to start a new exercise routine. It is recommended that adults take at least 30 minutes of exercise every day, and yet very few people manage to meet this target. A great way to motivate yourself to start exercising daily is to exercise with Read More

File this one under: we knew it was so. The American Heart Association recently publicly released a statement declaring that pets, especially dogs, are good for a person’s heart. While this may not come as a surprise to many dog owners out there, having our belief backed by a Read More

Does your dog drag you down the street? Does it sometimes feel like your arm will be pulled out of the socket because he is pulling so hard? If yes, your dog may be an ideal candidate for dog scootering. This is a new sport that has your dog pulling you on a wheeled scooter. You Read More

It is always more fun to have company on a run. Particularly company that doesn’t need to be talked to if you don’t feel like it. Dogs can make fantastic jogging buddies. They welcome the exercise and some breeds will go for ten or more miles without flagging. You do need to be Read More

Budgies are actually small parrots, which most people mistake as parakeets. These birds are talking pets as they can be tamed and taught how to utter certain words. Their origin is Australia and their real names are Budgerigar, or just Budgie for short. As pets, budgies are Read More

There’s nothing like coming home after a long day at work to find furniture destroyed, semi-fresh spots of urine on the carpet and shreds of something papery all over the place. Your dog never behaves like this when you are around, so what gives? While your pet could simply be Read More