This summer, thousands of men and women will forgo high calorie foods and hit the gym in hopes of looking slim in a swimsuit. But fitness isn’t just for humans; pet owners should also make it a priority to keep their beloved furry friends in shape all year long. Jog a Dog If your […]
Vinny The Pug Climbs Every Mountain And Poses For Pictures On The Summit
When taking Vinny for a walk one day, his owner Allen Kimble, noticed that he attempted to climb rocks. The next day when walking the same road, Vinny tried again and succeeded. Kimble was able to record Vinny’s first rock climb. “I could nearly swear that Vinny flashed a smile after he got to the […]
Pitch-Perfect: Comparing Dogs With Ballplayers
Those of us who love dogs think they catch as well or better than some professional baseball players. Tony La Russa, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and founder of ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation) in Oakland, is an expert on both. The new book, Three Nights in August (by Buzz Bissinger, published by Houghton Mifflin) […]
Pet-Cer-Cise!
“Mommy and Me” Exercises You Can Do with Your Pet By Joanne Thomas, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor Photographs by Von Thomas Legions of moms and babies love “Mommy and Me” fitness classes. Mom brings baby along, and baby is sometimes used as the “weight” as Mom does simple strength training moves to tone […]
Going For The Gold: Owners And Dogs Train To Victory
Dogs are considered man’s best friend. They are faithful and loving companions who show their unwavering support, emotionally and physically. Jordan Connelly’s Border Collie Buc led the 11-year old to a championship title at the Incredible Dog Challenge. Three-time Olympic gold medalist, Gail Devers, conquers the hurdles in life and on the track with her […]
Getting the Fat Off Naturally
Obesity, defined as an increase in body weight at least 15% above what would be normal for the size of the pet, is a medical problem. Proper diet and exercise can help significantly. Any program must begin with a veterinary visit to make sure that other problems that contribute to weight gain, such as […]