Dog leads for bike trips praised

October 30th, 2009

If pet owners want to exercise their canine when they go out cycling, they should invest in a special dog lead designed for bikes. Speaking to the Mercury News, Chris Hildebrand explained that her boxer – called Bear – was a particularly energetic animal who needed regular physical activity. Walks in the park were not [...]

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Will my canine benefit from swimming in a dog life jacket?

October 27th, 2009

Dressing a canine in a dog life jacket and going for a dip can be a great way to help them with certain medical conditions, it has been claimed. Across the UK, Australia, Canada and America there has been a rise in popularity for water therapy for dogs, explained Inventor Spot. Veterinarians often recommend the [...]

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Strapping on a dog lead ‘can improve your social life’

October 19th, 2009

Strapping on a dog lead or harness and heading out for regular walks could improve more than just fitness, if one TV expert is to be believed. Talking to the Bath Chronicle, This Morning animal lover Sarah Fisher said enjoying the great outdoors with a canine can also improve people’s social lives. She was commenting [...]

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Dog exercise ‘offers social benefits’

October 6th, 2009

Strapping on a dog harness or lead and heading to the park can offer more than just exercise benefits, it has been asserted. A trip out with a canine companion can also help pets and their owners build relationships with other people and animals, Kris Ficken stated in the Wausau Daily Herald. The commentator suggested [...]

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Dog lead warning after Nottinghamshire poisonings

October 1st, 2009

A warning for all owners to use an appropriate dog lead has been issued in Nottinghamshire after a spate of injuries and deaths. Haywood Oaks, Blidworth Woods, Sherwood Pines and Thieves Wood are areas where some dog sled users have training permits. But according to the BBC, three animals have been killed and five injured [...]

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