Dogs "sabotaging" weight loss.
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nutmegoreo wrote: »ChristinaOrr65 wrote: »
Adorable! If they are anything like mine, they think they are little baby lap dogs instead of the big dogs that they are. Maybe try carrying them around for exercise lol
They definitely do think they're tiny lap dogs lol. I actually do carry Luna(the white one) around the house and up and down the stairs. In addition to all three of us doing laps around the yard as well as inside the house, which is 3 levels so it gets a decent workout in.
What breed? How heavy is Luna? She looks so much like my rescue. They labelled her as a 'bull terrier.' She is stubborn and a terror, so it could be close.
She's muddy from running in the puddles at the dog park here, but you can see the similarities:
I honestly have no idea what breed Luna is, she was a shelter dog and they said she was coon hound/German Shepard, but she is very obviously not a German Shepard. She weighs about 70lbs, she's long and lanky. Her records at the vet have her listed as "tri-colored mix"
Mason they have listed as "Cattle dog mix." He's extremely smart and does try and "herd" us at times, so I definitely see that. My poor Luna is extremely sweet, but not very bright.
They look like staffie cross parsons.0 -
My german shepherd thinks anyone on the floor is fair game lol. He will drop toys on you, try to pull you up, jump over you, lick your face and bark in it, etc. He carries my kettle bells around and sometimes he'll step his front feet back and forth if I'm doing some kind of march. It's hilarious. When he was smaller he did get in the way when I was walking or jogging through the house and many times I had to catch myself from falling.
I had a picture on here last year of him laying on my yoga mat but I can't find it now on this computer. Ooo found it LOL
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^^ My pups do the same thing. They like to 'help' on pushups, and think yoga is a great game.
Fortunately if I can tire them out sufficiently (either through doggie daycare several times a week or lots of backyard play) they will sit on the couch and just watch me lift....
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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.
Mom's neighbor puts her Golden Retriever on the treadmill in the winter if they are unable to walk due to snow/ice.0 -
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.0 -
. My dogs have play dates regularly as well.Rachel0778 wrote: »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.
Mason's favorite thing is to play fetch up and down the stairs. He's picky though and will only play fetch with green balls, any other color he just chews on/plays with Luna with them. He also loves tug of war.
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determined24girl wrote: »My dog is very caring and helpful with my weight loss/exercising. If I'm trying to do a push up he'll crawl below me to help me back up, or if I'm doing a side plank, he'll try to knock me over to improve my stability. He even noticed I needed new running shoes so he kindly chewed my old ones to pieces so I had no choice but to buy a new pair. He even tries to eat my food in an attempt to stop me from over eating! And not to mention all the extra steps I get when he breaks out of the house and I have to chase him around the neighborhood. (Who needs a personal trainer when you have a helpful dog like mine!)
Hilarious!
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100% this!
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.
I am sorry, but these are all excuses. So you can only walk the dogs when it is a certain temperature out, and wont walk them by yourself/one by one?
No one is bashing. They are simply stating that dogs are a commitment that require daily exercise.
I have a OLD (14 y/o) golden retriever who is blind, has severe arthritis and limited mobility. The vet flat out told me a walk, daily, was the best thing I could do for her to keep her joints from stiffening up. Vet also told me the fact that we walk her every day (even though we also have a large back yard) is one of the reasons she has lived so long even with the medical problems.1 -
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100% this!
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.
I am sorry, but these are all excuses. So you can only walk the dogs when it is a certain temperature out, and wont walk them by yourself/one by one?
No one is bashing. They are simply stating that dogs are a commitment that require daily exercise.
I have a OLD (14 y/o) golden retriever who is blind, has severe arthritis and limited mobility. The vet flat out told me a walk, daily, was the best thing I could do for her to keep her joints from stiffening up. Vet also told me the fact that we walk her every day (even though we also have a large back yard) is one of the reasons she has lived so long even with the medical problems.
Actually, we recently had quite the canvassing ad campaign by the RSPCA which basically said "If you can't walk barefoot, neither can your dog" after a spate of dogs being treated for burnt pads. I don't live in snow, so can't comment, but the hot pavement thing is totally legit.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »a
100% this!
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.
I am sorry, but these are all excuses. So you can only walk the dogs when it is a certain temperature out, and wont walk them by yourself/one by one?
No one is bashing. They are simply stating that dogs are a commitment that require daily exercise.
I have a OLD (14 y/o) golden retriever who is blind, has severe arthritis and limited mobility. The vet flat out told me a walk, daily, was the best thing I could do for her to keep her joints from stiffening up. Vet also told me the fact that we walk her every day (even though we also have a large back yard) is one of the reasons she has lived so long even with the medical problems.
Actually, we recently had quite the canvassing ad campaign by the RSPCA which basically said "If you can't walk barefoot, neither can your dog" after a spate of dogs being treated for burnt pads. I don't live in snow, so can't comment, but the hot pavement thing is totally legit.
They make socks/booties for this exact reason.
ETA: or walk them somewhere that has no pavement.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »a
100% this!
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.
I am sorry, but these are all excuses. So you can only walk the dogs when it is a certain temperature out, and wont walk them by yourself/one by one?
No one is bashing. They are simply stating that dogs are a commitment that require daily exercise.
I have a OLD (14 y/o) golden retriever who is blind, has severe arthritis and limited mobility. The vet flat out told me a walk, daily, was the best thing I could do for her to keep her joints from stiffening up. Vet also told me the fact that we walk her every day (even though we also have a large back yard) is one of the reasons she has lived so long even with the medical problems.
Actually, we recently had quite the canvassing ad campaign by the RSPCA which basically said "If you can't walk barefoot, neither can your dog" after a spate of dogs being treated for burnt pads. I don't live in snow, so can't comment, but the hot pavement thing is totally legit.
They make socks/booties for this exact reason.
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You should probably train them properly then...0
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The only help that my girl gives me is begging (and getting) some of the calories that I get.0
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Alatariel75 wrote: »a
100% this!
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.
I am sorry, but these are all excuses. So you can only walk the dogs when it is a certain temperature out, and wont walk them by yourself/one by one?
No one is bashing. They are simply stating that dogs are a commitment that require daily exercise.
I have a OLD (14 y/o) golden retriever who is blind, has severe arthritis and limited mobility. The vet flat out told me a walk, daily, was the best thing I could do for her to keep her joints from stiffening up. Vet also told me the fact that we walk her every day (even though we also have a large back yard) is one of the reasons she has lived so long even with the medical problems.
Actually, we recently had quite the canvassing ad campaign by the RSPCA which basically said "If you can't walk barefoot, neither can your dog" after a spate of dogs being treated for burnt pads. I don't live in snow, so can't comment, but the hot pavement thing is totally legit.
They make socks/booties for this exact reason.
ETA: or walk them somewhere that has no pavement.
I wouldn't go so far as make my dogs wear booties lol But we do drive to the beach or park most days anyway, hot or cold.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »a
100% this!
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.
I am sorry, but these are all excuses. So you can only walk the dogs when it is a certain temperature out, and wont walk them by yourself/one by one?
No one is bashing. They are simply stating that dogs are a commitment that require daily exercise.
I have a OLD (14 y/o) golden retriever who is blind, has severe arthritis and limited mobility. The vet flat out told me a walk, daily, was the best thing I could do for her to keep her joints from stiffening up. Vet also told me the fact that we walk her every day (even though we also have a large back yard) is one of the reasons she has lived so long even with the medical problems.
Actually, we recently had quite the canvassing ad campaign by the RSPCA which basically said "If you can't walk barefoot, neither can your dog" after a spate of dogs being treated for burnt pads. I don't live in snow, so can't comment, but the hot pavement thing is totally legit.
They make socks/booties for this exact reason.
ETA: or walk them somewhere that has no pavement.
I wouldn't go so far as make my dogs wear booties lol But we do drive to the beach or park most days anyway, hot or cold.
In the winter we have to have the dog wear booties, but only when she is visiting my parents. We bring her every time we visit (they only live 30 minutes away), but they live in the city. The salt burns her paws and then she licks and licks until she gets hot spots. She loves visiting them though so we just cant say no (somehow she always knows). We've tries just washing her paws after but the booties are easier. Took her a bit to get used to them, but now she is fine.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »a
100% this!
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.
I am sorry, but these are all excuses. So you can only walk the dogs when it is a certain temperature out, and wont walk them by yourself/one by one?
No one is bashing. They are simply stating that dogs are a commitment that require daily exercise.
I have a OLD (14 y/o) golden retriever who is blind, has severe arthritis and limited mobility. The vet flat out told me a walk, daily, was the best thing I could do for her to keep her joints from stiffening up. Vet also told me the fact that we walk her every day (even though we also have a large back yard) is one of the reasons she has lived so long even with the medical problems.
Actually, we recently had quite the canvassing ad campaign by the RSPCA which basically said "If you can't walk barefoot, neither can your dog" after a spate of dogs being treated for burnt pads. I don't live in snow, so can't comment, but the hot pavement thing is totally legit.
They make socks/booties for this exact reason.
ETA: or walk them somewhere that has no pavement.
I wouldn't go so far as make my dogs wear booties lol But we do drive to the beach or park most days anyway, hot or cold.
In the winter we have to have the dog wear booties, but only when she is visiting my parents. We bring her every time we visit (they only live 30 minutes away), but they live in the city. The salt burns her paws and then she licks and licks until she gets hot spots. She loves visiting them though so we just cant say no (somehow she always knows). We've tries just washing her paws after but the booties are easier. Took her a bit to get used to them, but now she is fine.
Aah ok. We don't get snow here, so don't have to worry about that.0 -
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Although we don't get much extreme weather, I use Musher's Secret if the gritters/salters have been out (mainly because dog shoes look like thigh-high boots on Diva's little legs)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003UCKP0A?
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Alatariel75 wrote: »a
100% this!
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.
I am sorry, but these are all excuses. So you can only walk the dogs when it is a certain temperature out, and wont walk them by yourself/one by one?
No one is bashing. They are simply stating that dogs are a commitment that require daily exercise.
I have a OLD (14 y/o) golden retriever who is blind, has severe arthritis and limited mobility. The vet flat out told me a walk, daily, was the best thing I could do for her to keep her joints from stiffening up. Vet also told me the fact that we walk her every day (even though we also have a large back yard) is one of the reasons she has lived so long even with the medical problems.
Actually, we recently had quite the canvassing ad campaign by the RSPCA which basically said "If you can't walk barefoot, neither can your dog" after a spate of dogs being treated for burnt pads. I don't live in snow, so can't comment, but the hot pavement thing is totally legit.
My husky and I both hated the South Florida summers, and so I walked him in the AM as the sun was coming up and at night as it was going down.0 -
She quite likes snow actually https://youtu.be/kxoputFVO0Y0
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Alatariel75 wrote: »a
100% this!
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.
I am sorry, but these are all excuses. So you can only walk the dogs when it is a certain temperature out, and wont walk them by yourself/one by one?
No one is bashing. They are simply stating that dogs are a commitment that require daily exercise.
I have a OLD (14 y/o) golden retriever who is blind, has severe arthritis and limited mobility. The vet flat out told me a walk, daily, was the best thing I could do for her to keep her joints from stiffening up. Vet also told me the fact that we walk her every day (even though we also have a large back yard) is one of the reasons she has lived so long even with the medical problems.
Actually, we recently had quite the canvassing ad campaign by the RSPCA which basically said "If you can't walk barefoot, neither can your dog" after a spate of dogs being treated for burnt pads. I don't live in snow, so can't comment, but the hot pavement thing is totally legit.
They make socks/booties for this exact reason.
ETA: or walk them somewhere that has no pavement.
Walking later or earlier in the day also work. Took my dog late at night sometimes.
No one is bashing you. Only pointing out the commitment dogs take. Also again it's not all about exercise.0 -
This is amazing and I will need to look into some on American Amazon. I have yet to find booties that stay on my chihuahuas' tiny feet.CurlyCockney wrote: »Although we don't get much extreme weather, I use Musher's Secret if the gritters/salters have been out (mainly because dog shoes look like thigh-high boots on Diva's little legs)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003UCKP0A?
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chandanista wrote: »
This is amazing and I will need to look into some on American Amazon. I have yet to find booties that stay on my chihuahuas' tiny feet.CurlyCockney wrote: »Although we don't get much extreme weather, I use Musher's Secret if the gritters/salters have been out (mainly because dog shoes look like thigh-high boots on Diva's little legs)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003UCKP0A?
OMG, the cuteness
I'm thinking tiny cloth dolls shoes 0 -
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
you should look into a gentle leader for her, best thing I ever got for my 90 lbs Rottweiler.
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Yeah, they'd have to be very tiny; and due to the perkiness of the paws I am pretty sure they'd slip off anyway. The one is bigger because he's a Pom mix, but his feet are pure skinny chi feet.
I'll share my exercise buddies real fast...
Just kidding. They actually run around with us too; one even did a trail race with me last summer.
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This is a good thread to post this: http://kens5.com/story/life/2016/01/25/dog-runs-half-marathon-accident-places-7th/79296778/0
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Has anyone got any tips on training your dog to go jogging with you?
Been thinking about getting Norman out with me for a while. Might just tire him out enough to stop bugging my parents dog all the time even after a big walk together.
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Alatariel75 wrote: »a
100% this!
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.callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »your dogs would probably appreciate going on a walk or run with you.
my dogs get excited when they see me put my shoes on.....
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.
Thank you. By a "couple times per week" is average of 3-4, depending on weather. We do laps around our huge backyard together, as well as all around our 3 story home. I'm sorry, but I personally feel that during the summer if it is too hot for me to go on a walk barefoot, than it is too hot for them as well. Burning their soft pads on paws is more neglect to me. On the same page, since they both have light coats, if it's too cold for me outside during the winter, it's too cold for them to go on a walk as well, especially during snowy/icy conditions.
In addition to the exercise we do together around the yard/home, they also visit with my grandmother and her two dogs, as well as my mother in law and her two dogs, multiple times as week.
I would bet they get more exercise, as well as love and attention, than most of the dogs from the owners that are bashing. If we lived in an apartment, I think it would be different, however, we live in a spacious 3 story house(which they chase each other around in addition to thto laps that the three of us do together), a huge backyard, and visit two other homes and yards frequently.
I am sorry, but these are all excuses. So you can only walk the dogs when it is a certain temperature out, and wont walk them by yourself/one by one?
No one is bashing. They are simply stating that dogs are a commitment that require daily exercise.
I have a OLD (14 y/o) golden retriever who is blind, has severe arthritis and limited mobility. The vet flat out told me a walk, daily, was the best thing I could do for her to keep her joints from stiffening up. Vet also told me the fact that we walk her every day (even though we also have a large back yard) is one of the reasons she has lived so long even with the medical problems.
Actually, we recently had quite the canvassing ad campaign by the RSPCA which basically said "If you can't walk barefoot, neither can your dog" after a spate of dogs being treated for burnt pads. I don't live in snow, so can't comment, but the hot pavement thing is totally legit.
We were also told by the vet that exercise in any temps above 25C (77F) can start to cause heat problems for dogs.
So when it's 30 C at 5 AM, yeah my 64 kgs dogs don't get a walk that day.0 -
I go sprinting with my younger, fast girl. But she's easy and I just leash her up and go! At first I just picked up the pace while walking until we were running full-out, and now I can say, "Run!" and that means the sprints She slows down when I slow down, etc. It wasn't hard because she always wanted to run anyway.
Now she's not as into the sprinting anymore, though, lol. She doesn't want to do all of them that fast, but I added a 'lap' of sniffing everything slowly, so we're both very happy with our routine. We can't go as fast in the snow, but we do still run in it.0 -
There are special walking harnesses that prevent pulling.0
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