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Healthy Dog Food and Treat Choices

January 23, 2010

What if we ate like dogs? Well, I guess not what most dogs get fed, but the fact that they usually get food in the morning and the evening only. Very few snacks in between. On a good day maybe a couple of treats here and there for good behavior.
For most it would mean weight [...]

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Running with Dogs – iPhone Apps

January 19, 2010

As the winter wears on and the resolution to lose weight and get fit seem to become shiny bits of an idea that are harder and harder to grab, its important to find the motivation to stay with it. K9 Coach, Inc. is committed to ideas and inspiration to keep you out there running [...]

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Dog Food Recall – FDA Health Alert

January 17, 2010

January 14, 2010 – FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care Products may be contaminated with Salmonella

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best [...]

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Running with Your Dog in Cold Weather

January 13, 2010

Running is one of the fastest, easiest ways to attain fitness or weight loss. For most that means going outside. The excuse, “its too cold”, can be tempting but here are some tips to help you and your dog run in the cold weather.

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Dog Fat? You Might Be Too.

January 9, 2010

Yikes. A statement most people just don’t want to hear. Never the less, our dogs tend to be a very serious reflection of ourselves and it may be time to wake up and start moving the paws.

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Training Companions: Running with Dogs

January 7, 2010

Studies show that training with a companion, training partner, buddy… whatever you want to call it increases your chances of sticking with an exercise program more than two fold. There are a few considerations to take into account when choosing your dog as your running partner.

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Idita-Walk – Fitness for You Fitness for Your Dog

January 6, 2010

Go Train Your Dog and Yourself. Get fit. Get balanced. Get wagged.
The Idita-Walk is an event to promote physical fitness in the spirit of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race.
Most dog owners know about the Iditarod and have an appreciation for it simply in the spirit of the amazing physical accomplishments as well as emotional ties [...]

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The Fast & Furriest K9 3K Fun Run Walk

January 5, 2010

San Diego Dog Friendly Event

Who: DowntownDogLover.com 
What: The Fast & The Furriest K9 3K Fun/ Run/ Walk 
When: Saturday March 27, 2010 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
Where: Downtown Harbor Front

Details: San Diegans take pride in staying fit and many local Dog-lovers choose to exercise with their pooches when they can. With that in mind, DowntownDogLover.com is hosting [...]

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Dog Owners Get More Of It

January 4, 2010

With the passing of “the holidays”, the food eating frenzy goes with it. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s everything seems to be planned around parties with food that’s very tasty but is now being worn around our bellies.
Time to take off the extra spare tire before it becomes next year’s even bigger spare tire.
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Dog Owners More Likely To Maintain Exercise Program

January 2, 2010

The food eating frenzy is over. With the passing of New Year’s Day, the food-fests go with it. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s everything seems to be planned around parties with food that’s very tasty but is now being worn around our bellies.
The time has come. Good news for dog owners when it comes to [...]

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