Dogs "sabotaging" weight loss.
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shandy4487 wrote: »I love this thread! My dog thinks it's fascinating when I do yoga, sometimes he even does the "down dog" pose with me, haha
My big old dog does yoga! He does his poses after I do mine, before I take the mat up. He has about 2 or 3 poses, lol. His favorite is honest-to-God called 'Old Dog' (aka Thread the Needle). I didn't teach it to him. It was clearly named for what old dogs do to stretch
But he figured out from watching me that you do your stretches on a mat, one after the other. He also doesn't do 'his yoga' unless I do mine or have the mat out.
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My husband and I take them on walks a couple times a week, I can't handle both by myself or I would take them right now. The boy loves it and I always have his leash, my husband has to take the girl because she is easily distracted and tends to pull.
I know it's not your question, but a couple of times per week? Dogs should be walked a few times per day for getting rid of waste, getting rid of energy and staying in contact with other dogs in the neighbourhood. And honestly, if your dogs don't listen to you then they need better training, both for staying in their place while you work out and when you go for a walk. Poor beasts.0 -
Diva goes everywhere with me (she's an Assistance Dog) so gets plenty of exercise, but I think she'd go bonkers if she didn't go to the park everyday to check her peemail.
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CurlyCockney wrote: »Diva goes everywhere with me (she's an Assistance Dog) so gets plenty of exercise, but I think she'd go bonkers if she didn't go to the park everyday to check her peemail.
Haahaa, I've never heard anyone but my dad say that! Always makes me smile
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CurlyCockney wrote: »Diva goes everywhere with me (she's an Assistance Dog) so gets plenty of exercise, but I think she'd go bonkers if she didn't go to the park everyday to check her peemail.
I love the peemail. That put a smile on my face this morning!0 -
Absolutely adorable pictures!!!0
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This little guy and his black lab brother think it's play time every time I start my yoga. They even try to jump on my treadmill with me, which I'm hoping stays unsuccessful.0 -
cafeaulait7 wrote: »
My big old dog does yoga! He does his poses after I do mine, before I take the mat up. He has about 2 or 3 poses, lol. His favorite is honest-to-God called 'Old Dog' (aka Thread the Needle). I didn't teach it to him. It was clearly named for what old dogs do to stretch
But he figured out from watching me that you do your stretches on a mat, one after the other. He also doesn't do 'his yoga' unless I do mine or have the mat out.
OMG that is so adorable! 0 -
I know it's not your question, but a couple of times per week? Dogs should be walked a few times per day for getting rid of waste, getting rid of energy and staying in contact with other dogs in the neighbourhood. And honestly, if your dogs don't listen to you then they need better training, both for staying in their place while you work out and when you go for a walk. Poor beasts.
The OP has said that she has a big back yard where the dogs go a lot each day and play and do their business. We personally do not take our two doggies on ANY walks. They are much more content to run free and play in the fenced back yard. Plus they are nervous nellies on walks and won't do their business anyway.0 -
Dogs require more than a couple walks a week to be happy. I don't blame them for bugging you. Look at bicycle attachments and run each of them around the block once a day. Or take up skijoring. Whatever. As for the pulling, that is a training issue, and it's your responsibility as a pet owner to train your dog.
My dog is probably one of my biggest fitness assets, because even when I'm feeling lazy, I have to walk him, because he deserves it.0 -
We have 5 dogs, (golden, lab, Aussie, shepherd mix, jack/chi) we walk the 4 large ones in pairs, then the little guy gets his own. We're fortunate to have the "short walk" as a loop of 1.5 miles (the long loop is 2.5). The little guy does almost a mile round trip, and makes me jog. Takes about an hour and 15 to walk the 5. They get this 2-3 times a week in addition to having an acre to play in, free play is not the same to them as a walk, where they have to think. They get this in addition to any other workouts we do (cycling, or weights) . We have one old lab we adopted late in his life (9.5 years) and still very energetic. Completely untrained to the leash, but training and easing him into a correctly fitted Gentle Leader solved his pulling problems. The Aussie too was not trained to a leash at age 6. Also a halter style walking device solved his issues, he can go with just his regular collar now. Repetition.0
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Walk Your Dog – Even If You Have A Big Yard.
A nice big, fenced yard can be a great place for a dog to play or hang out with you. But getting out on the town is also essential to your dog’s physical and mental well-being. Here are some of the reasons taking your dog for a walk is so important.
Most people underestimate the amount of exercise their dogs need. Lack of sufficient physical exercise can cause a dog to be frustrated and antsy, which often leads to behavior problems. Many owners think that their yard provides sufficient opportunity for their dogs to burn off steam. In reality, most dogs left out in yards on their own for hours spend most of that time lying around. Those who don’t often get into trouble and develop bad habits: They bark at dogs and people through the fence and come to believe that this is their responsibility; they dig, either through gardens or under fences; they eat poop or even potentially more harmful things.
Physical exercise isn’t your dog’s only need. Dogs need mental stimulation as well; and a backyard can quickly become boring. In order to provide the mental stimulation your dog needs, you need give him access to new sights, smells and experiences. Going for walks with your dog gives him a bit of physical exercise and gives you the opportunity to take him to new places, to smell new smells, and to meet new friends. On top of that, walks are a great time to get in some training, which makes them a great time to strengthen your bond with your dog. If your schedule does not allow for daily walks, there are likely a few high school students in your neighborhood who’d be more than happy to walk your dog for a very reasonable price.
So get out there and make your dog’s day: Take him for a walk!
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Thank you so much for this thread and all the photos. It reminded me my little office assistant used to crawl on top of me when I did crunches. She added a little extra resistance. Very helpful. And the kisses in pushups. She is dearly missed! RIP.
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kshama2001 wrote: »The deal breaker for my fiance and me is that he firmly believes dogs should be outdoor pets and I firmly believe that they are pack animals who should be inside with their pack
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They are adorable!0 -
I have a cat that does the same thing, always gets underneath me when I'm working out. I don't even give my dog the chances, I shut the basement door and leave him upstairs. He would be all over me.0
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"Mama, it's warm in the sun. Oh wait, were you trying to do yoga? Yeah, my bad. Rub my belly."
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Very cute story.
But as others have said two walks a week is not enough. I have a 110 lbs rottweiler who pulls and pulls. And would jump over logs and pull me right over. I worked with her until she walked like a charm. Having a huge yard is not the same as a walk.
When my dog was younger she went multiple times a day. Does my dog go for walks now? No. She's 110 lbs 10 yo. Rottweiler with bad arthritis. She goes once a month at a snails pace. Because even though she can keep up she will suffer the next day.
Train them and go more often. They will be happier.0 -
My furry friend rarely wants to play ball or anything else when we are home...as soon as I lay down on the floor, every toy he has ends up next to me.0
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I love this thread! Mostly for all of your adorable puppy photos. In Minnesota we can't always get out for a walk every day due to weather/unsafe street conditions (we have no sidewalks and live on a busy road so after dark makes it difficult) but we do play ball for an hour a day to meet his physical fitness requirements and schedule play dates on the weekends with his puppy friends (yes I'm that kind of puppy mom).
Chance loves to play exercise DVD with me. He jumps when I jump and often brings the ball to me during floor exercises/burpees. It's adorable and he thinks it's a confusing fun game I'm playing.
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Well, that's a lab! Is there any other choice besides a crate! Lol. I have a black one also.
Nothing wrong with a crate plus she has access to the house when we are home which is most of the time.
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nutmegoreo wrote: »I get the stink eye from my dog when I get on the treadmill. She's pretty sure it's hers. She's even tried running on it with me. We nearly both fell off. :laugh:
This is hilarious.
I had an old, broken treadmill that I finally got rid of. My cats are annoyed that they lost a perfectly good bed.0 -
mndogtraining.com/article_treadmill.html
Just thought I'd share this. I don't have a treadmill, but heaven knows I've been tempted for my black lab.0 -
my dog has helped me in my weight loss. She always wants my food...helps with lowering calories. She loves veggies....makes me eat more veggies. She will never refuse a walk or run. And she loves to lay on me when I do yoga. 0
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Adorable pics everyone 0
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My husband and I take them on walks a couple times a week, I can't handle both by myself or I would take them right now. The boy loves it and I always have his leash, my husband has to take the girl because she is easily distracted and tends to pull.
A couple of times a WEEK?
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Our rescue dog runs with us. She was so over weight when we got her that she was out of breathe just walking for 10 minutes.
Now she walks 3 times a day (10 mins x 2 and 25 mins) and runs 3 times a week for 30-40 minutes.
Train your dogs to exercise with you. Although ours still jumps on me when I do sit ups
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