About Dog Activities
If you've heard it before, it's worth repeating. If you've never heard it, take note: A tired dog is a happy dog. Not enough exercise be it mental or physical is at the root of most behavioral (and many health) problems. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways in which to keep Fidos body and...
Dog Activities
May 18th, 2011
Dogs or owners behaving badly? Dear Labby's here to guide you through every dog park pickle. And don't forget to check out Dog Park Etiquette: Part 1 and Dog Park Etiquette: Part 2. Someone brings their small children into the dog park where your friendly but exuberant dog (and many others) are...

May 18th, 2011
Summer's on the way dog park here you come! And here comes Dear Labby with advice for all your dog park quandaries... Missed Part 1? Check it out here. Someone is letting their dog run off leash in an on-leash area This isnt jr. high school and youre not the hall monitor. If the dog isnt...

May 18th, 2011
May is here, and that means every mutt and his mother is dropping by the dog park. But judging by the manners on some of those pups, you'd think they (and their owners) were raised by wolves. Dear...
March 31st, 2011
The Jock Plays a vigorous tug of war with you, and is then ready to sprint to the dog park Is always frisking around, and sniffing out new scents and experiences May come from a breed that was developed...
March 31st, 2011
Fetch is a great form of both mental and physical exercise. When structured properly, it's also a terrific way to practice impulse control and consistent obedience. Structured inappropriately, it can...
March 31st, 2011
The Smart CookieTrains you, rather than the other way around Gets bored easily and expresses his ennui in destructive ways, such as chewing May come from a breed that was used to perform a job, such...
March 31st, 2011
Not every dog thinks that a round of fetch is doggie nirvana. Some would rather track interesting smells, or learn new tricks. Some would rather dig a hole to China. And some, of course, just want...
March 31st, 2011
The NoseWill follow his nose anywhere May come from a breed that was used to track scents, such as beagles or other hounds Top activities: Training your hound to be a search and rescue dog is a huge...
March 31st, 2011
It is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks! If you adopt an adult or even a senior dog, you may be amazed at their ability to concentrate and learn new things. Adult dogs are often even easier...
March 31st, 2011
Pole weaving, tunnel running, and hurdle leaping are all in a day's work for the competitive agility dog, as they (and their handlers) race against the clock in hopes of posting the fastest time on...
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