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Note: This is a guest post by Kelly Marshall of Oh My Dog Supplies. When exercising your dog becomes a chore it is very easy to let it slip from your daily to do list. Avoid the temptation to put off exercising your dog by making exercise time fun. Exercising your dog should be something you enjoy. It is a great time to bond with your dog and it is a necessary part of your job as your dog's caregiver. Your dog needs you to ensure that he is getting the proper amount of exercise so that he is healthy and fit. So, instead of making exercise time something you dread, make it something you can't wait to do every day. ... full article »

Running with your dog can be great fun. However, one thing that can dampen the experience is having to hold the leash in your hand as you run. If you're a runner, you know that having a lead in your hand while running can be frustrating and distracting. So I decided to create my own home-made solution to the problem when I run with my dog. The "solution" would consist of a belt to go around my waist and a leash with a clip on either side to clip one side onto the belt and the other onto my dog's collar. I went to Bunnings on Saturday morning and bought the following: A pack of two nylon tie-down straps, 2.5m ea... full article »

A little while ago 1 Fit Mutt got a great directory submission from SHAR PEI Rescue. Because non profit dog rescues and shelters are eligible to get Premium listings in the 1 Fit Mutt dog business directory for free, we got a great page up with a lot of information about the rescue and the Shar Pei breed. So today I decided to make the Shar Pei the feature of today's Fit Breed post. The Shar Pei were originally bred to be protection dogs in China. Proper socialization is crucial to this breed as poorly trained and socialized dogs can develop aggressive tendencies due to their natural instinct to guard and protect ... full article »

If your dog is anything like Keeda, the car isn't its favorite place to be. When Keeda gets into the car she starts whining quietly, obviously worried. Here are some ways to make car trips more comfortable for your dog: Talk to your dog Your voice can be very soothing to a dog. Talk to your dog and praise it in the car. However, remember to tell your dog all about how well it's doing when it's quiet and not whining. Attempting to soothe your dog's nerves with your voice while it's whining and acting scared will only reinforce the fearful behavior. Give your dog a chew toy Occupy your dog in the car by giving ... full article »

Some dog owners require the services of a dog walker to ensure that their dogs get the exercise they need. You wouldn't leave your baby with a babysitter without asking some important questions and the same goes for your dog. Here are some important questions to ask your potential dog walker: How much experience do you have with dogs? I'm not saying that a teenage animal lover who has just started walking dogs to make some cash on the side can't be a good dog walker. But if I had a potentially dog aggressive bullmastiff, who could probably drag said teenager down the street in chase of another dog, I would opt to ... full article »