About Dog Fitness and Overweight Dogs

Fitness isn't just about exercise. Yes, physical activity is essential, but it’s just as important for the canine brain to get regular workouts too. It’s our job to make sure both body and mind receive the attention and stimulation needed to maintain a happy, healthy pup.

Dog Fitness

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  • July 13th, 2011

    DogTime takes the Eukanuba 28-Day Challenge Eukanuba recently launched their 28-Day Challenge to help dogs and their owners experience the difference that extraordinary nutrition can make. They are asking consumers to feed their dogs any Eukanuba formula for 28 days to see first-hand how a...

  • March 31st, 2011

    Regulating your dog's weight is important. Recent studies show that 30 to 40 percent of pets in the United States are overweight and 25 percent tip the scales into obesity. Obesity, one of the most common dog afflictions in the United States, puts pets at greater risk for cardiovascular disease,...

  • 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

    In the US, over 44% of dogs and 57% of cats are now estimated to be overweight or obese according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). The second annual National Pet Obesity Day Study...

  • March 31st, 2011

    Your dog is looking at you with those big brown eyes. Your heart melts, and you reach for a treat. His tail wags, and you feel content. According to Ernest Ward, DVM, chief-of-staff at Seaside Animal...

  • 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

    The couch potatoGives you a "Do we have to?" look when you try to take him for a run Settles right down after a leisurely stroll around the block Top activities: Walking--long leisurely ones or multiple...

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