Author: JJ Keeler
10 Reasons to Buy Your Dog a Christmas Gift
Your spouse. Your kids. Your friends. Your coworkers. Your mailman. Your mother-in-law, who will inevitably ask for the receipt. Chances are, your Christmas list is long. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for Fido! In fact, there are several reasons to buy your dog holiday presents. Ten of these reasons include: Shopping for your pet is easy: You can shop online from anywhere for gifts for dogs. Do it from the dog park! Are … Continue reading “10 Reasons to Buy Your Dog a Christmas Gift”
How Do Dogs Feel When They’re Abandoned by Their Owners?
In a perfect world, no pet would ever be left behind. But, in reality, dogs are abandoned every day (and cats are too). This happens for all sorts of reasons – a new baby, a new job, a foreclosure on a home, a relocation. Burdens placed on people often translate to burdens placed on animals. And they, unfortunately, cannot pull themselves up by the proverbial bootstraps and fend for themselves. As pet lovers, the idea … Continue reading “How Do Dogs Feel When They’re Abandoned by Their Owners?”
Exercising Senior Dogs: Precautions Worth Taking
Dogs are preprogrammed to love exercise – utter the word “walk” and tails start wagging! But, while the will remains, the body ages. For older dogs, the walks they once savored are hindered by aching joints and hurting muscles. Of course, this affects their quality of life and not just because it takes away their beloved workout. A lack of exercise can also cause obesity and stiffness, making underlying issues worse. Thus, it’s up to … Continue reading “Exercising Senior Dogs: Precautions Worth Taking”
The Benefits of Petting a Dog
Dogs love to be pet – a pat on the head is the key to their heart. But, it turns out, petting a dog isn’t just beneficial to the canine; it’s beneficial to the humans too. In fact, the entire dog-person-connection is based on mutual benefit, with each getting back in return what they give. When a human and dog make contact, it reduces stress and anxiety in both species. The science behind this lies … Continue reading “The Benefits of Petting a Dog”
The Pros to Jogging with Your Dog
Some people jump out of bed at dawn, clap their hands, and go for a six-mile run (and others hate those people!). But, if you’re among those jumping to jog, your dog would love to join you. In fact, jogging with your dog has many more benefits to jogging alone. Some of these include: Jogging together promotes safety: Jogging with a dog is safer than jogging alone, especially if you’re running in the dark or … Continue reading “The Pros to Jogging with Your Dog”
