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So the other night I went for a run with Sinner (Rediron Cynosure, or Cinnabar if he’s been naughty).
As I have a big run coming up, I decided not to go too far with him. He’s capable of a half marathon, and habitually I do a very hilly 12km with him around Mt Mee. Around home we generally do a 10km loop – it’s pretty flat and quiet and doesn’t involve any running over the same path twice.
A Treadmill for your Dog!
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I am the proud owner of a treadmill, and I love it when it’s too hot, too rainy or just too inconvenient to get out for a run. It doesn’t do my dog any good, but it keeps me fit.
You may be surprised to learn that treadmills are now available for dogs, for the times when it’s not good for them to go out for a run. This could be because of the snow, or because of the heat – as we find here in Queensland at this time of year.
While they are probably good for keeping a dog lean and fit, I’m sure they are dead boring. If it wasn’t for the movies I borrow from the video store, I’d be bored on the treadmill too. My dogs love to sniff and explore as they run, and they can’t do that on a treadmill. Still, if it’s the only way they can exercise, then fair enough.
Product Review – Pet Stick Massager
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You know how nice it is to get an relaxing massage after exercising? Now you can share that feeling with your dog. Intracell of Atlanta, Georgia, in the good ol’ US of A have added a Pet Stick to their line of Massage Aids.
Running Surface
Posted by: | CommentsDogs generally run barefoot. Your choice of running surface is consequently of great importance to your dog.
Many dogs have sensitive feet, whether they’re used to running around on soft grass and carpet or just haven’t developed a thick skin on their foot pads. Even among dogs with hard feet, there may be a preference for a soft surface over a hard one.
Let’s look at some of the surfaces available and compare their pros and cons.
Respect the Boundaries
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I’ve been looking forward to the Bribie Beach Bash, an iconic race along the foreshore of Bribie Island. It’s a very friendly, relaxed event and a lovely day out. Imagine my delight when I found that the event was held on a stretch of beach where dogs are allowed on a leash. The race director was happy to have Guinness along providing we complied with council rules.
Francis and I took a trip to the race route to check out how much of the beach is dog friendly.
When Your Dog Constantly Wants to Pee
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My Australian Working Kelpie, Guinness, is an entire male, and his life’s purpose is to pee on every vertical tree or pole that we pass on a run. As you can imagine, this can get a bit frustrating.
At what point do you stop your dog from doing this, and force him hurry along with you?
I think everyone will have a different point of view on this. Some may say that I’m the boss and when his bladder is empty, he shouldn’t be allowed to sniff and pee. I don’t quite agree with that.
