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Keeda and I went to the nearby park for a run on Saturday and Sunday. We took five laps around the large oval (I've been trying to figure out the circumference, but having some trouble with Google Maps) and played fetch and catch on the grass. Keeda does a great job of walking on the lead. I tied her rope-leash around my waist to keep both hands free while running. Read more about teaching your dog to walk on a leash. When we're running, ...

At least one person per day people has been reaching 1 Fit Mutt through the search term "frustration with running with dog". One of the most common reasons why running with your dog can get frustrating is pulling. The best way to overcome this frustrating dog running problem is to teach your dog not to pull. There are many different training methods and techniques out there and each dog trainer and dog owner will recommend different things....

I love hearing about other dog owners and how they keep their dogs fit and healthy. You can always learn something from other people's stories and experiences. So today's dog fitness post features Terri and her 2 year old Rottweiler Lola. Terri adopted Lola from the Humane Society. To exercise Lola, Terri takes a 2 mile jog with her at 6:00am four days per week and also walks 1 mile every evening with her 6 year old Beagle Buddy. In Lola’s ...

I dare you to go outside with your dog and start running. Chances are, either you or your dog or both of you will be out of breath by the time you reach the next street. How often do you exercise your dog, really? And I don't mean taking a walk around the park or tossing it a ball a couple of times per day. I mean real exercise that wears your dog out - the type that, when you're all finished, sends your dog straight to its sleeping spot for a...

Bring Water! Always make sure that your dog is well hydrated. If you're taking an especially long run, bring some water with you. Harnesses for Small Dogs Small dogs can have quite fragile necks. If your dog is of a smaller breed and hasn't been trained to not pull on a leash, put it into a harness rather than attaching the leash to its collar. Or better yet, teach it some leash manners to make life easier for the both of you. If Your Dog i...