If you are a reader who lives in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles and are interested in working for Pooch Buddies, please send me an email along with your resume to info@genplususa.com. We're rapidly expanding and if you love animals, love walking, and like the idea of getting paid while exercising, then Pooch Buddies is for you!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Overweight Dogs...Who is to Blame for That?
That cute little face peeks at you just under the edge of the dining room table, or cuddled up at your feet while you are watching TV...and you think to yourself...how bad could it be to give her a little, teeny bit of my biscotti?
Before you know it, all that TV watching, biscotti eating has resulted in your dog being 10-15% overweight. And that is bad. The more your dog is overweight, the more he/she is at risk for the same diseases we humans suffer from...diabetes, heart problems...and for dogs, there is an additional great risk of osteo-arthritis. In the case of my baby, she has double hip dysplasia, which means moderate, controlled exercise and a highly controlled diet to keep as much weight off her hips as possible.
How many times a day are you taking your dog for a good walk? Your dog needs about 30 - 60 minutes of good walking/running a day to stay in good shape. Just like we do. Dog walking services (like Pooch Buddies) are becoming an increasingly bigger business as our dog's waistlines rise, and our busy lives stop us from exercising our pets on a regular basis. There are dog trainers, dog walkers, pet sitters, dog runners, park hoppers...you name it. And all with one goal in mind. To keep your dogs happy and healthy.
If you can't afford the services of a good dog walker, then just make sure you turn off the TV a little more often, put the biscotti aside (and not in Fido's mouth), and get out for a good, brisk, healthy, weight controlling walk.
Before you know it, all that TV watching, biscotti eating has resulted in your dog being 10-15% overweight. And that is bad. The more your dog is overweight, the more he/she is at risk for the same diseases we humans suffer from...diabetes, heart problems...and for dogs, there is an additional great risk of osteo-arthritis. In the case of my baby, she has double hip dysplasia, which means moderate, controlled exercise and a highly controlled diet to keep as much weight off her hips as possible.
How many times a day are you taking your dog for a good walk? Your dog needs about 30 - 60 minutes of good walking/running a day to stay in good shape. Just like we do. Dog walking services (like Pooch Buddies) are becoming an increasingly bigger business as our dog's waistlines rise, and our busy lives stop us from exercising our pets on a regular basis. There are dog trainers, dog walkers, pet sitters, dog runners, park hoppers...you name it. And all with one goal in mind. To keep your dogs happy and healthy.
If you can't afford the services of a good dog walker, then just make sure you turn off the TV a little more often, put the biscotti aside (and not in Fido's mouth), and get out for a good, brisk, healthy, weight controlling walk.
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