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Page 1: Bow-Wow Gazette, Volume 1, Issue 1

Look-Alikes!

Dogs who look

like their owners!

Volume 1, Issue 1

Our first issue!

Meet the

Bow-Wow

Gazette

family!

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THE GREEN BEAN DIET……..07 The miracle vegetable for obese dogs? When

and why this might work for your dog!

By Piper R.

The Top 10 Smartest Dogs..10 These 10 pooches have been given the title of

smartest breeds. Is your dog on the list?

By Tinker R.

Meet the Crew!........02

Meet the Bow-Wow

Gazette Family

Picture Perfect Pet…04

Pictures of your pets!

Ask Lulu……………...05

Got a question for Lulu?

She’s got an answer!

Tinker’s Tricks……....12

Tinker has some cool tricks

up her sleeve!

Quiz…………………..14

What Recreational

Activity would be best for

your dog?

Look-Alikes……..…..09

Dogs who look like

their owners!

Table of Contents A NEW WORKOUT BUDDY

YOU CAN RELY ON!

Health and Fitness with

your Furry Pal!................16

Want to have your dog or cat

featured in one of our articles? The

Bow-Wow Gazette is always looking

for new photos of our readers and

their pooches! Just follow the

instructions below!

Send your photo to

[email protected]

Include your dog’s name,

breed/mix, age, and your name in

the email.

Title the subject of the email as

“Reader Photo” and send!

Photo courtesy of word clip art

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Piper Job Title: Head News Reporter and Doggie Health Expert

Why I’m here: I love to report to the Doggie World about my latest findings

and news!

Quirks: I like to chew up the cardboard roll inside the paper towel roll

Favorite food: Peanut Butter

Other hobbies: Frisbee, agility training, swimming, and getting baths!

Tinker Job Title: Dog/Human Trainer and Head Journalist

Why I’m here: I want to help dogs and their owners be on the up-and-up

on what it means to be a dog and a dog owner!

Quirks: Fly eating, light chasing, sleeping with my tongue sticking out

and… Oh, I like to bark at any and all animals on TV!

Favorite food: Popcorn

Other hobbies: Eating, watching TV, barking when I run…

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Moka (Not Mocha) Job Title: “Katz” Director (Coming soon in our next issue!)

Why I’m here: Piper made me do it…

Quirks: None… No, Piper, NONE.

Favorite food: Meat

Other hobbies: Planning my escape, planning the downfall of the dog empire,

wreaking havoc throughout my prison, and sleeping.

Oliver Job Title: “Katz” Assistant Director

Why I’m here: Moka made me do it

Quirks: I’m a hygiene fanatic, and a slight germophobe…

Favorite food: Meat

Other hobbies: Sleeping, eating, licking myself clean, licking Moka clean (she

doesn’t understand personal hygiene), and… photography!

Lulu Job Title: Author of “Ask Lulu” (starting on page 05), and journalist.

Why I’m here: I love giving dogs and their humans advice!

Quirks: I chew up pencils

Favorite food: Chicken

Other hobbies: Exploring the area to find the perfect place to curl up and take a

nap.

Taylor Job Title: Editor of “The Bow-Wow Gazette”!

Why I’m here: I’m Piper’s owner and she asked me if she could make a dog

magazine to give information from a dog’s point of view. I thought it was a great

idea! When the rest of the dogs found out they immediately wanted to be a part of

it!

Quirks: Using hair-ties for just about anything

Favorite food: Pasta

Other hobbies: Editing the magazine, reviewing restaurants, giving Piper baths.

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Picture Perfect Pet!

Snow Time Fun,

Piper (Golden

Retriever), Taylor R.;

Spring Day, Lulu

(Basset Hound)

Taylor R.; A Trip to

the Dog Park, Piper

(Golden Retriever),

Taylor R.; Jeannie’s

Asian Son!, Chewie

(Yorkshire Terrier),

Jeannie T.; Feelin’

Flipsy!, Tinker

(Yorkshire Terrier),

Taylor R.

Do you have a

photo of your pet

that you want to be

featured in “Picture

Perfect Pet”? All

themes (funny,

cute, etc.) are

accepted.

Submissions must

include your dog’s

name, breed/mix, a

title and caption

with the photo, and

your name. Send

your photo(s) to

bowwowgazette@

gmail.com and

your pet might be

featured in our next

issue!

Snow Time Fun

Baby Piper sitting in the snow!

Spring Day

Lulu likes to play in the Spring grass!

A Trip to the Dog Park

Piper loves nothing more than

playing with her doggie friends!

Jeannie’s Asian Son!

What dog doesn’t want to

be pampered?

Feelin’ Flipsy!

Baby Tink is cute in her “crib”!

By

Oliver

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Ask Lulu!

“Dogs are not our

whole life, but they

make our lives

whole.”

~Roger Caras

My name is Lulu!

My mission is to

help pets and

owners with all of

their pet/owner

questions and/or

problems!

Dear Lulu,

My dog constantly pees on the

carpet, and it’s really frustrating. I

tried to talk to her about it, but she still

does the deed! Why does she do this

and how do I make her stop?

-- Annoyed Owner

Dear AO,

It is a common problem for dogs to

pee on the carpet, even when they

have an obvious place set where

they are allowed to relieve

themselves. First of all, don’t rub the

dog’s nose in the spot, because it just

confuses them even more. At the

same time, don’t punish a dog if the

“deed was done” even 10 minutes

earlier. We dogs have short-term

memory, and we won’t understand

why you must show us the lovely spot.

To stop this problem, you must correct

the error by showing the dog where

they are allowed to relieve

themselves after they have made a

mistake. Positive reinforcement

training is much more effective than

negative punishment. Secondly, you

should do your best to rid the carpet

of the smell because when we smell

urine, it tells us that that spot is ok to

do our business. Good luck!

-- Lulu

Don’t’ forget: Dogs only

want to please you. If

they make a mistake,

calmly and fairly

reinforce the house

rules. Dogs have feelings

too!

Dear Lulu,

I am a dog who has a bad

shedding problem. It gets

everywhere and my owner is

irritated when they find fur all over

the furniture. How do I stop

shedding?

- Excessive Shedder

Dear ES,

All dogs shed fur! It’s only natural!

But then there are some dogs

who have low shedding levels

(such as a Poodle, or a Yorkshire

Terrier). However, while there is no

way to completely stop shedding,

there are a few ways to lessen the

blow. Being a shedding dog

myself, my owner has found that

brushing my coat regularly, the fur

I would leave behind was not

nearly as bad as before. Taking

baths can wash out fur that was

caught in your coat too. It is also

helpful if you eat the right kind of

food. Higher quality food is better

for your coat and it can help

prevent excess shedding. Best of

luck!

-- Lulu

Photo coutesy of Word Clip Art

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Dear Lulu,

Whenever I come home, my dog will jump up

and be all over me. I’ve tried lifting my knee

and pushing him down, but he just keeps

coming back. How do I correct this behavior?

-- Exhausted owner

Dear EO,

The reason your dog does this is to seek

attention. This can be an annoying and even

dangerous habit, especially if your pooch is a

big one! Dogs love to greet their owners, and

they want to get attention from you. The worst

way to handle the greeting is to acknowledge

that they are there. It sounds mean at first, but if

will keep them off of you until you are ready to

say hello. Instead of pushing him down, just

walk right past him. Don’t touch him, speak to

him, or make eye contact with him. By not

acknowledging his presence, he will not have

the reward of getting that attention from you

from the get-go. Once he calms down, you

can greet each other to your hearts’ desire.

-- Lulu

Ask Lulu

Got a question? Email Lulu at

[email protected] and

your question may be answered

by Lulu right here in the magazine!

Fleas have a short life span, so

an effective way of ridding

your dog of them is to get a

medication that will kill the

fleas’ eggs before they hatch.

That way the cycle will end

with the adult fleas. You

should also consult your vet

for professional help.

Dear Lulu,

My dog has fleas! What do

I do??

-- Grossed Out

Dear GO,

Don’t worry, dogs aren’t

exactly fond of fleas either!

When fleas bite, its can

cause itching (sometimes

severe) hair-loss,

inflammation and

secondary skin infections.

That’s why it’s important to

take the measures

necessary to rid your dog

of fleas. Not only are they

harmful to your dog,

they’re just plain gross!

There are many different

medications and solutions

to rid you dog of fleas. Go

to your local pet store

(without your dog!) and

choose a brand that will

help you most. The AKC

suggests “The flea comb is

a handy item which helps

you determine if your dog

has fleas. The teeth are set

very close together and

snare flea evidence when

the comb is drawn through

the dog's coat. If you trap

a flea, crush it

immediately. Though

wingless, fleas can jump so

fast and so far that they

may disappear the second

you spot them.”

Photo courtesy of Word Clip Art

Photo courtesy of Word Clip Art

Page 8: Bow-Wow Gazette, Volume 1, Issue 1

Does your dog break the scale? The Green Bean Diet is when you

substitute a portion of your dog’s food with green beans. The green beans act

as a filler, which is a way give your dog a regular amount of food, but without all

of the calories. According to Dr. Jon, of Molly D. Imperial, Missouri,

(petplace.com) says “It should be started and stopped gradually. When used, it

is recommended that you decrease the food quantity by 10% and replace with

an equal amount of green beans. After 2 to 3 days, decrease the food quantity

of dog food by another 10%, again replacing the dog food for the same

quantity of green beans. You do this until you are feeding about 50% of their

regular good quantity and 50% green beans. The green beans are to help the

dog feel full while supplying few calories. Once the dog reaches its ideal weight,

you can begin cutting out the green beans and returning them to a

maintenance amount of food.”

What do you think? Does

this dog look overweight?

The Is your dog overweight?

Read on to find out how to

get their weight down to a manageable level!

Green Bean

Pros

It is a safe, easy way to

help your dog lose weight

Your dog won’t feel

starving in the process. In

fact, she may feel full most

of the day!

Green beans are generally

inexpensive, especially

when compared to the

price of dog food!

Cons

Because of the added

fiber brought in by the

beans, the dog’s

eliminations should be

monitored to ensure that

their digestive system is

working properly.

Photo courtesy of Word Clip Art

Photo courtesy of Word Clip Art

Page 9: Bow-Wow Gazette, Volume 1, Issue 1

Q: What if my dog doesn’t like green beans?

A: It’s rare that dogs won’t enjoy some green beans, but if they don’t, you can substitute baby carrots for beans. However, carrots must be chopped up to prevent choking, and they can contain more sugar than green beans, therefore green beans are generally preferred over carrots.

Q: What kind of green beans should I buy?

A: When purchasing green beans for your dog, you should look for sodium-free beans. Regular green beans have higher sodium levels which are not good for dogs.

Q: How long does the green bean diet take to start taking effect?

A: All dogs are different, so all results will be different. For me (Piper), it took me two months for me to get to my ideal weight. However, for Tinker, she must have blown her diet somewhere along the way because she hasn’t lost any weight. There are no overnight results and as long as you stay consistent, this diet can be effective.

Is the Green Bean Diet right for your dog?

FAQ’s

The Green Bean Diet

Before starting your dog on

any weight loss program,

you should always consult

your vet. They can give you

tips, and help monitor your

dog’s progress.

Questions? Email me, Piper at

[email protected]

Article by Piper R.

Q: What are the side effects of this diet?

A: Sometimes, the dog can have some gas, or their feces might have a slight greenish color to them, but generally there are no other major side effects. Remember: all dogs are different.

Q: Where should I store the beans?

A: It is best to keep them in a resealable container for easy access during feeding time.

Q: Are there anything other tips on how to make this process easier?

A: 1) Exercise! This burns of calories! (Check out the quiz on page 14, to see what would be a good activity for you and your dog!)

2) Cut the table scraps out of your dog’s diet. You won’t love for the fifth them any less by not feeding them junk!

3) Swap your dog’s regular food for weight management dog food. This can help by adding fewer calories to

their daily diet.

G D Williams, author of the article “The Green Bean

Diet - Is it right for your dog?” suggests, “If you

decide to feed your dog the green bean diet, you must know that

you can not entirely feed your pet green beans. Only providing your

dog with this green vegetable will not be a healthy choice for your

[dog’s] diet. Pet owners will want to determine a balance between

dog food, for example and green beans that will produce the

desired results.”

How do you know if your dog is overweight? Stand over your

dog while he is in a standing position. Look at his waist. A normal,

healthy dog should have a slight curve right after his ribcage which

goes inward. His ribs should be easily felt, with a thin layer between

his ribs and his skin. An overweight, or obese dog has no visible

waist, and is a straight line from shoulders to hips, or he may even

have an outward curve. Still not sure? Check with your vet and see

what they have to say!

Photo courtesy of Word Clip Art

Page 10: Bow-Wow Gazette, Volume 1, Issue 1

LOOK-ALIKES! DOGS WHO LOOK LIKE THEIR OWNERS!

Tori Spelling, and her pug, Mimi LaRue

Tori Spelling is often known to have

some interesting species of pet,

including a goat and a chicken, but

Mimi LaRue is all dog! Structurally,

Mimi had the same fullness in her

eyes as Tori. Cosmetically, Tori’s dark

smoky eye hints at Mimi’s accents of

deep charcoal in her eyes, ears, nose

and toes! We give this duo a 3 out of

5 in likeness!

SAYING GOODBYE TO MIMI LARUE

Tori Spelling's dog, Mimi LaRue died of at the

age of 11. When interviewed by PEOPLE magazine,

she stated that, “She was a star and a true lady, and

she will be missed greatly. People everywhere knew

her by name. I loved when fans wanted her over

me. I felt proud!" Spelling also noted that, “She was

not just a dog, but a fashion icon, and legend

amongst Hollywood dogs. She received fan e-mail

on a regular basis, and I often joked she got sent

more designer clothes than me!"

"She was a loving pet and a true diva to the end,"

says Spelling.

Tori Spelling interview by People Magazine at www.people.com

TORI SPELLING AND MIMI LARUE

Scoring

1- Why are they even ON this page?

2- Not really similar.

3- Somewhat similar…

4- Pretty dang close!

5- Are they twins??

Celebrity Moment!

Page 11: Bow-Wow Gazette, Volume 1, Issue 1

“The dog

breeds on

this list took

at least five

repetitions or

less to learn a

new

command.

There were

some that

obeyed first

commands

more than

95% of the

time.” --

www.dogsnpawz.com

Official Kennel

Clubs List of the

Top 10 Smartest

Dog Breeds

Top 10 Smartest Dogs

1) Border Collie

Border Collies are herding dogs, with an

energetic personality. They are highly

trainable dogs who aim to please.

2) Poodle

This hypoallergenic dog is an active dog

who can very easily be spoiled. These dogs

are very loyal and can also be easily

trained.

3) German Shepherd

German Shepherds are most commonly

known for their loyalty and

courageousness. However, they can also

be great family dogs, and a joy to train.

4) Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are family oriented

dogs. They tend to very friendly and loyal.

This dog is patient and highly trainable,

and their main goal is to please.

Bulldog photograph, courtesy of word clipart

Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, and Golden Retriever photos courtesy of shutterstock.com

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Top 10 Smartest Dogs

5) Doberman Pinscher

These fearless dogs make excellent guard

dogs, but their obedience and loyalty

make them great family dogs.

6) Shetland Sheepdog

These playful dogs are very affectionate,

and loyal. They have been known to be

highly trainable and ready to follow

commands.

7) Labrador Retriever

These active dogs are very excited to

learn new things, but they can be very

gentle and friendly.

8) Papillion

Don’t let their small stature fool you! These

dogs have been known to be great

watchdogs. On the flip side, they are also

very energetic and friendly.

9) Rottweiler

This obedient dog is very devoted to his

owner. He is eager to please and ready to

work.

10) Australian Cattledog

These energetic dogs can be very

protective and obedient. They are loyal

and brave which gives them a desire to

please their owner.

Don’t see why

your dog

shouldn’t be on

the list? All dogs

have different

personalities and

temperaments.

Please note that

all dogs are

trainable with the

consistent

training. It’s

better to start

training early,

during the puppy

years, but don’t

believe the

phrase “Old dogs

can’t learn new

tricks”!

Want to teach

your dog

something new?

Check out

Tinker’s Tricks on

page 12.

By Tinker R. Doberman Pinscher, Shetland Sheepdog, Labrador Retriever, Papillion, Rottweiler, and Australian Cattledog photos courtesy of shutterstock.com

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Tinker’s Tricks! Dog tricks made easy!

SIT Step 1: Have your dog stand

in front of you.

Step 2: Hold a treat in your

hand, and move your hand up

over your dog’s head, towards

their tail.

Step 3: As you do step 2, say

“sit”.

Step 4: Your dog should follow

the treat with its head and this

should make him sit. As soon as

his bum hits the ground, quickly

treat and praise your dog, saying

“Good sit!”

Step 5: Repeat, repeat,

repeat! Dogs learn with

repetition, and the more you

practice, the better they’ll get.

Just don’t wear your dog out!

You will need:

Many treats.

A quiet environment to

practice in.

Tips:

When you are holding the treat

above the dog’s head, make

sure it’s not too high, or he will

jump to get it.

Don’t give your dog a treat until

he has done the command

correctly.

Reinforce the command

regularly.

Praise your dog every time it

performs the command correctly.

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You will need:

Many treats.

The sit, and lie down

command.

A quiet environment to

practice in.

Tips:

If the dog lies down when you

put the treat down, calmly

repeat the command, and

pick his bottom up, until he

stays in the position.

The bigger the praise, the

more they will understand

that what they did was good.

Don’t be afraid to go

overboard!

BOW Step 1: Make sure your dog

knows how to sit, stay and lie

down on command

Step 2: Have your dog stand in

front of you, and have him face

you.

Step 3: Hold the treat in your

hand, and slowly move your hand

towards the floor. Your dog should

move is head toward the floor,

thus, bringing his elbows down as

well. As soon as his elbows hit the

floor, give him the treat and praise

tremendously.

Step 4: Add a verbal cue, such

as “bow”, or “take a bow”

Step 5: Repeat, repeat, repeat!

Step 6: After at least 20

successes in a row, try telling your

dog the command WITHOUT

moving your hand. If he doesn’t

understand, go back, and keep

practicing.

NOTE: Dogs generally only have an attention span

of about 30 minutes until they get bored, so if they

start losing interest, try again tomorrow!

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What Recreational Activity is

Best for You and Your Dog? 1. How active is your dog?

a) Hyper, hyper, hyper!

b) Moderately active, but not hyper.

c) Normal

d) Sluggish

e) A total couch potato

2. Is your dog friendly with people?

a) Yes, very friendly.

b) He is reserved, but not unfriendly.

c) He doesn’t pay much attention.

d) He can be aggressive with some

people.

3. Is your dog friendly with other dogs?

a) Yes, very friendly.

b) He is reserved, but not unfriendly.

c) He doesn’t pay much attention to

the other dogs.

d) He can be aggressive with some

dogs.

4. Does your dog have any physical health

problems?

a) Yes

b) No

5. Is your dog overweight?

a) Yes

b) No

6. How old is your dog?

a) Under 1 year

b) 1-3 years

c) 4-6 years

d) 7+ years

7. How is your dog’s confidence with new

things?

a) Very nervous, and cannot

concentrate at all in the presence

of a new things.

b) Not too bad, maybe a little nervous

at first.

c) Hardly notices them, he likes

exploring new things.

8. Does your dog like to retrieve?

a) Yes, and he will bring it back to me.

b) Yes, but he hasn’t grasped the

concept of bringing it back.

c) No.

9. Dog your dog like climbing and exploring?

a) Yes

b) No

10. Does your dog like to swim?

a) Yes

b) No

11. Is your dog good at paying attention to

you, even in distracting situations?

a) Yes

b) Sometimes

c) No

12. Does your dog enjoying being petted?

a) Yes, by anyone.

b) Yes, but only by me,

c) No

13. Do you consider yourself to be well

coordinated?

a) Yes, I am above average

b) Yes, average.

c) No, not at ALL!

14. How physically active do you want to be

with your dog?

a) Very physical, we can be workout

buddies!

b) A fair amount, walking, and maybe a

little running.

c) A small amount, walking

d) Not much, walking or standing

15. Does your dog like to follow scents?

a) Yes, so much so he doesn’t listen

when I call at times.

b) Yes, but he comes to me when

called.

c) No.

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16. Does your dog like to chase other

animals?

a) Yes, but I can’t control him.

b) Yes, but I can control him.

c) No.

17. How much time are you willing to spend

training with your dog?

a) As much time as needed.

b) Once a week or so, maybe a weekly

class.

c) Something the dog does naturally,

with little training.

18. Do you want to participate against other

dogs and their owners?

a) Yes.

b) No.

19. Do want to train your dog with food or

without?

a) With

b) Without

c) Either one

20. How much money are you willing to

spend on equipment/training?

a) My wallet is bottomless!

b) A fair amount.

c) Not too much, but I’m willing to

spend a little bit.

d) Not much at all if possible.

e) Just me and the dog, no cost.

Scoring

1. a- 1

b- 1

c- 1, 2, 3

d- 2, 3

e- 3

2. a- 1, 2, 3

b- 1, 2, 3

c- 1, 2

d- 1

3. a- 1, 2, 3

b- 1, 2, 3

c- 1, 2

d- 1

4. a- 2, 3

b- 1, 2, 3

5. a- 2, 3

b- 1, 2, 3

6. a- 1, 2

b- 1, 2, 3

c- 1, 2, 3

d- 1, 2, 3

7. a- 2, 3

b- 1, 2, 3

c- 1, 2, 3

8. a- 1, 2, 3

b- 1, 3

c- 3

9. a- 1, 2

b- 3

10. a- 1

b- 2, 3

11. a- 1, 2, 3

b- 3

c- 3

12. a- 1, 2, 3

b- 1

c- 1

13. a- 1, 2

b- 1, 2, 3

c- 3

14. a- 1, 2

b- 1, 2

c- 2, 3

d- 3

15. a- 2, 3

b- 1, 2, 3

c- 3

e- 3

16. a- 1

b- 1

c- 1, 2, 3

17. a- 1

b- 1, 2

c- 1, 2, 3

18. a- 1, 2

b- 3

19. a- 1, 2, 3

b- 3

c- 1, 2, 3

20. a- 1, 2, 3

b- 1, 2, 3

c- 1, 2, 3

d- 2, 3

e- 3

How does the scoring work? 1. Circle your answers for the

questions (this will make things

easier!)

2. Keep count of the numbers

you get in the columns below.

3. Whichever number in most

frequent in the columns is the

activity that matches best for

you and your dog!

1’s 2’s 3’s

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Health and Fitness with your Furry Pal! How to stay healthy and have fun doing it with your dog!

It is commonly known that having

a workout buddy increases your

likelihood of maintaining an exercise

routine. In our opinion, the BEST workout

buddy of all is that furry friend that stands

beside you no matter what. In the article

titled “How to Exercise with Your Dog”,

by Leah Zerbe, it was stated that, “Many

researchers have made the connection

between dogs and the health of their

owners. One in particular, from the

University of Missouri, found that

overweight people who walked their

dog each day dropped an average of

14 pounds through the course of a year.

That's more success than people often

experience with some weight-loss plans!

Plus, it's fun… And we humans are much

more likely to stick with a workout that's

fun”. Who else would drop everything

and take a run with you at any time, or

who would gladly jump out of bed with

you to do a few reps? The most reliable

friend you’ll ever have is your dog, and

he will always be willing to have some

fun with you! Here’s some tips on

keeping the both of you fit, and being

safe while you do it!

Dogs need to stretch too! Try out these

moves to get your pooch warmed up!

Bow- The dog’s elbows are

touching the floor, and the front

legs are extended out in front of

them. Their rear is in the air. This

stretches the back, front legs, and

shoulders

Stand- The dog is standing on two

feet, standing up-right. This stretches

their back legs out.

Play Dead- Your dog’s back is on

the floor, his belly facing the ceiling.

This can help stretch out their limbs

and loosen their neck muscles if

they relax. Be careful not to force

your dog to lay in this position if they

do not feel comfortable doing so.

By Piper R

Photo courtesy of puplife.com

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Taking a Run with Your Pooch

In “How to Exercise with your Dog”, “Research

shows that just a brisk one- to two-mile walk four

or five times a week can greatly improve your

cardiovascular health and even ward off

depression.” Not every breed of dog is meant

to do a hardcore run, but a simple run with your

dog can really keep you both motivated if you

are both having fun together.

Taking a Swim with Fido

"Not all dogs are natural swimmers. Some want

to be near water but not swim," says Arden

Moore, pet expert and author of Healthy Dog:

The Ultimate Fitness Guide for You and Your

Dog (Dog Fancy Books). If your dog is okay with

swimming and he feel forced to swim, the best

investment to make for a water dog is to get

him a doggie life vest. Swimming is a real

calorie burning activity that is fun to do for both

human and dog.

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Other Fun Activities

Here are just a few ideas from the article “12

Fun Things To Do With Your Dog”, by Park B.

Agility – Park B., author of “12 Fun Things To Do

With Your Dog” says that “Agility trials are ideal

to help pets build their confidence, release

energy and learn to focus, so if you have a

competitive streak and think your pet would

love the challenge of competing in obstacle

courses, beginning agility training could be the

ideal activity for you and your pet!

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Other Fun Activities (Continued)

Hiking - For those of you who are athletic, why

not explore the local trails with your furry

companion, just don't forget to pack a first

aid kit, poop bags and of course plenty of

water for you and your pet!

Walks - What better way for you and your pet

to bond and get healthy at the same time?

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Safety First!

Here are some safety tips from the Zerbe

about keeping your dog safe while you

exercise.

Cool down—After you both exercise, give

your pooch a head-to-tail rubdown to relax

his or her muscles.

Know when it's time to fly. Incorporating

Frisbee time into a workout can be a great

calorie burner, but younger pups need some

months under their collar before launching

into high jumps to grab the toy, warns Moore. To start off, throw a natural-rubber Frisbee just

inches above the ground until the dog is at least 18 months old—it will get them in the routine

but won't jar their developing body.

• Learn dog water safety 101. Rule numero uno—never force your dog to swim. If your dog

does like the water and swims with you, or rides along in a boat or kayak, it's a good idea to

use a doggie life vest. Moore recommends Ruff Wear flotation products. And be careful where

you choose to swim. If a body of water is stagnant, smelly, or contains lots of algae, it could

also harbor Giardia, a parasite that will require a visit to the vet if your dog swallows infected

water. If you live in a development, it's important to keep your dog out of retention ponds, too.

They're often contaminated with gardening and lawn chemicals that are hazardous to

everyone's health.

• Don't sizzle their paws. Doggies don't wear shoes, so if you're going to jog or run on pavement

or a sidewalk, place your palm to the surface first. If it's irritating to you, it will be for them, too.

Pick a grass surface, or wait until it's cooler to work out.

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Safety First! (Continued)

• Don't bike. Cycling with your pooch by your side is a prescription for trouble, Moore says. If you're looking for

something a little more interesting, check out an agility class in your area. It's fun and burns calories for you

and your dog, and it can develop and deepen the trust between you.

• Don't let your pooch overheat. Dogs with pushed-in noses, such as pugs, bulldogs, and Boston Terrier types,

can have a lot of problems in the heat, so try walking them in the early morning or evening, when it's a bit

cooler. Remember to offer small amounts of water throughout the workout, no matter what type of dog you

own. Dogs won't always tell you when they're exhausted, and will often run or play fetch until they collapse.

Monitoring them is your job, and it's best to stop even before they start showing signs of exhaustion. If you

notice any of these signs in your dog, it's time to stop working out immediately:

1. Drooping tongue that may actually have widened, or is curled up

2. Overtaxed-appearing eyes; the dog could look worried, or have a slightly glazed look

3. Rapid panting

4. Change in gait—hesitation before chasing ball, or staggering, wobbling, or shifting weight.

If your dog is overheated, offer the dog more water to drink, and dip the dog's paws in cool, but not cold,

water.

Check out these sites for more on exercising with

your dog!

www.petnet.co.uk

www.organicgardening.com

Woman Walking with Dog photograph from www.organicgardening.com

Woman Running with Dog photograph from www.vetstreet.com

Dog swimming photograph from www.dog-paw-print.com

Agility Dog photograph from www.dog-obedience-training-review.com

Hiking Dog photograph from www.blog.trupanion.com

First Aid paw print clip art from www.appfinder.lisisoft.com