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Helping Old Dogs & The People Who Love
45% of all dogs are overweight or obese, according to a 2009 study, reports Dr. Rod Van Horn. And the vet says the trend is continuing. Just like with people, the two biggest contributors are too many calories and too little exercise. But winter presents us with challenges to exercise your dog outside. Don’t let [...]
I have an Old English Bulldog who never wants to go for a walk whereas my Golden Retriever, before he died, wanted to walk three or four times a day. Wherever your dog is on the excitement spectrum, though, there is a right way and a wrong way to walk a dog. Here’s how to [...]
Old-dog exercise is an important ritual dog owners need to consider as soon as their beloved pets hit the senior years. Because old age is often associated with weakness and illness, it’s common to fall for the notion that old dogs need all the rest they can get and they shouldn’t be allowed to move [...]
UPDATE: 8/4/12 In addition to the recommend mental exercise recommended by Susan Smith below, check out this great toy for mental exercise. With it’s multiple hidden spots for treats it’s sure to keep your old dog curious, interested and mentally stimulated ORIGINAL POST: When we think about exercising our dogs we generally think about physical exercise. [...]
This charming video has been viewed on YouTube over 7 million times! Jerry’s dad built him this ball-thrower so Jerry could play ball when Dad wasn’t around. Maybe you’d like to figure out how to exercise your old dog when you’re not home but be forewarned; according to Jerry’s Dad, Jerry only played with this [...]
While dogs of all breeds and ages can greatly benefit from regular exercise, old dogs need a slightly different program than their younger counterparts. For health and safety reasons, dog owners must observe the dos and dont’s of old-dog exercise. PetPlace.com shares these pointers to keep in mind when establishing an exercise program for your [...]
Your old dog may no longer move around as much as when he was younger. But it’s still important to have an exercise program for your old dog. Your old dog’s exercise routine shouldn’t be stressful, though…Doing twenty minutes of moderate exercise—like walking around the block twice a day—should be enough for your pooch. Here [...]
If you’re looking for an activity to keep your old dog in great condition, try swimming. Swimming is great exercise for old dogs because it delivers results with minimal effort—just what your old dog needs. Even this world-renowned trainer has good things to say about swimming for old dogs. The famous dog trainer, Cesar Millan, [...]
Research shows overweight dogs die two years earlier than fit dogs. Given we have our pets for such a short amount of time, doesn’t it make sense to do all you can to help them live as long as they can? One way you can add years to your pooch’s life is to manage his [...]
Your old dog may no longer be as active and vivacious as when he was a puppy, but that doesn’t mean you should no longer engage your canine chum in physical activities. In fact, the older your dog becomes, the more you should keep your old dog physically nimble. There are several exercises you can [...]
