I'm Tiffany. I have 4 dogs (shown in the pic on my ticker below). Bear is 10 years old, Jack and Jasmine are both 9 and Tucker is 3. I have my hands full since I walk all 4 at once but I try to get out every day with them. We usually go out for 30-45 minutes in the summer when it's hot...and it's a slow walk, but now that the weather is chilling off the dogs are working up to longer distances again. 3 of my dogs are trained for bikejoring (they pull me on my bike) and the other hates it so I never bothered with him. I don't do that a whole lot now that my dogs are getting older and the youngest doesn't enjoy it by himself very much. This time of year is what the dogs live for. We run about 3-5 miles in the evenings though they would keep going another 5 or more if I let them. It's my dogs' favorite time of day too...and I feel guilty if I can't walk them one day.

Michelle, you can just upload a pic to your profile and we can go see it...it's easier then photobucket.

Hello!! I am Carolyn and i have 2 chocolate labs (see profile pic) Max is 9 and Maya is 7. We generally walk after dinner for about 30 mins...trying to build that up to longer. Weekends are the best we get them out on at least one if not two good hikes where they can run like nuts off leash! They love it!!!!

last week we found out that Maya has some arthritis (sp?) and some elbow dysplasia (again...sp?) :noway: Trying to keep her as active as possible, she just loves it so much. It doesn't slow her down when we are out there - so that is good, but she gets sore afterwards, which is normal I guess.

One of my dogs, Jasmine, has arthritis as well...and has had knee surgery to replace a torn CCL (equivalent to a human ACL). The vet suggested Dasaquin which is a glucosamine and chondrotin supplement for dogs. I can't tell you how great that's been for her...and Jack has started taking it as well as he gets stiff nowadays without it. Also, the vet said it was important to keep her active but not so active that she is limping afterward. So if Maya's sore afterward, you may need to rein her in a bit...make her hang back with you for periods of time while Max gets to run around. It's hard to hold back your dog when you know how much they enjoy running around but just keep in mind that it really is for her own good.

Hi All, I am Kathryn & I walk my German Shepherd - Jet. Im new to forums so bear with me whilst I get the hang of it!!! Ill find my pedometer tonight so i can check the number of steps I am doing - not many at moment - so plenty of room to improve. I did the London Moonwalk in the Summer & Jet was my training buddy - however since then the walking has died a death - Ive done very little!!! He will be really please I found this group - lol!!! He loved the long walks and I never managed to tire him out - he was always up for more.

Hello, I am the rare guy I guess. That is okay with me. I'm not looking to date or hookup...just want to shed 35-45 lbs. I am 37 and my dog is Cleo. She is an 11 yr old Dalmation. She is starting to get a little hard of hearing and doesn't see as well as she used to. I think this group is the best for both of us, and a great motivation for me to walk the both of us.

Hey folks My name is Cathy and that handsome fellow in my profile pic is Vito. He's a six year old chocolate lab and pretty much the coolest guy alive. He certainly deserves more walk time than he currently gets so I'm pleased to have found the group.

Vito came from the Dog Guides of Canada where he was studying to be a service dog. His final evaluation said, "Vito can perform all tasks, he just doesn't want to". Knowing how smart he is the DGC sent him to the police to become an airport sniffer dog. That's when his fear of stairs was uncovered so back to the Dog Guides he went. Long story longer *hee hee* : He needed a home and I needed a best friend and that's the roundabout story of how 5 years ago I got to adopt this terrific dog.

Looking forward to the challenge starting Monday !!

HI
I have a black lab called Simba he is 9 years old going a bit grey like his owner !
He was run over by a car 3 years ago and damaged his back leg, but thanks to a very good vet they saved his leg. He does very well , He has his off days like us all. its great to be in the group and Simba and I are ready for the challange.