Dogs and exercise

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  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    We used to do agility but have since moved house.

    Still looking for a nice agility or flyball group locally. :smile:
  • balfit
    balfit Posts: 30
    My life is better because of dogs for sure.
    This resumes it all !
  • balfit
    balfit Posts: 30
    Walking and tug o' war :)

    I tried running with them once......it was fine till they saw the neighbor's cat.

    That's called sprint training !
  • fitfreakymom
    fitfreakymom Posts: 1,400 Member
    I want a dog so bad but my son is allergic to them. I would love a Aussie Shepard or a Border Collie. I have plenty of free time in the day. I used to have a Pit and he would love to go skateboarding. I would harness him and get a long leash and hit the curvy road in town. We would pass cars and he loved it. I would also do the same on my bicycle. Man I miss that dog.

    what about allergy meds or a Mexican hairless breed of dog or standard poodle? there are a few breeds out there that people with allergies can have, there are also pet wipes you can get to cut down on the dander.
  • Kidostud
    Kidostud Posts: 307 Member
    Hubby and I walk our three staffies and I take two of them along to the stables. The other one chases the horses which is a bit dangerous, so he mostly stays at home. They keep the feedroom free of rats and run along when I go riding. My one staffie is only 7 years old, but now have quite severe artheritis, because of all the wear and tear on her joints from a young age - she is a VERY busy and active doggie! The vet said we mustn't throw so many sticks for her now as we used to - it gets quite wild. She also loves swimming and will fetch sticks in the dam during summer time.
  • primal_cupcakes
    primal_cupcakes Posts: 280 Member
    My two dogs are old and slow. I really enjoy walking with them in the woods behind my house after a long run or bike ride.
  • redhotfirebird
    redhotfirebird Posts: 20
    The designer dogs are not in any way hypoallergenic...it is all pretty much hype. Dogs that do not shed seem like a great idea, but what most folks are allergenic to is dander, which is a fancy way of saying "dead skin cells". And all dogs have skin.

    There used to be things you could buy to tamper down the dander (sprays, shampoos, etc), and I imagine there are still some on the market (Allerpet used to be a big seller). You can also limit your exposure by keeping the dog out of your bedroom, vacuuming often, investing in air cleaners, letting someone else groom the dog outside, etc.
  • LabrakaDebra
    LabrakaDebra Posts: 47 Member
    My labs enjoy their twice-daily walks, which usually include retrieving sessions. And I do agility training and trialing with the younger one (the 12-year-old is retired from agility). They really keep me active.
  • TheLung
    TheLung Posts: 58
    what about allergy meds or a Mexican hairless breed of dog or standard poodle? there are a few breeds out there that people with allergies can have, there are also pet wipes you can get to cut down on the dander.

    I don't want to dose him with meds just so I can have a pet. I can wait till he leaves the house or hope he out grows it.

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