Your Dog’s the Perfect Workout

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    Your Dog’s the Perfect Workout

     

     It’s hard enough for me to find the time and motivation to hit

     

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    the gym on a daily basis

     let alone ensure that my dog Peanut gets a good, brisk walk every day. Finding that extra hour to walk my dog is a challenge and, at times, an inconvenience. Every now and then I will neglect Peanut and just open the back door for her to go for a short run in the yard. I feel bad saying that, but I’m sure many other pet owners can relate. Certainly being a “good” pet owner — meaning one who doesn’t ignore a pet’s physical health — is not easy. Time is of the essence, and with work, travel, relationships, family responsibilities and other commitments, it can be tough. So when I heard about a “dog boot camp,” where I could get a good sweat along with my furry little friend, I was on board!

     

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    Layla and I run 3 to 3 1/2 miles every morning (I wasn't a runner until she grew up on me, LOL).  In the evening we play some "Chuck-it" ball.  She LOVES catching the ball on the first bounce and I try to put it in the right position for her to do so.  Then we go in and lounge on the couch with my hubby.  His workout with her is watching basketball and tossing her a chip here and there.