tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post8428914045681212360..comments2024-03-28T03:09:22.986-04:00Comments on Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health!: Give Your Dog What They Need, Get What You WantDawgBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-88649513153085429912014-12-27T09:08:30.571-05:002014-12-27T09:08:30.571-05:00Yep, it's the perfect measure of our efforts :...Yep, it's the perfect measure of our efforts :-)DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-88441915261588802892014-12-26T23:37:53.753-05:002014-12-26T23:37:53.753-05:00I love it when our dogs are relaxed in the house, ...I love it when our dogs are relaxed in the house, because we know they got the exercise they need during the day. When they're restless, rough housing, or being naughty, then we failed that day. :)Kimberly Gauthier, Dog Nutrition Blogger for Keep the Tail Wagginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021211954887075184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-45127741524529389552014-12-23T08:56:59.874-05:002014-12-23T08:56:59.874-05:00There are great indoor games to play with dogs too...There are great indoor games to play with dogs too but nothing beats a good romp outside.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-6095477571645862372014-12-23T08:56:04.213-05:002014-12-23T08:56:04.213-05:00Don't know much about cats but imagine that si...Don't know much about cats but imagine that sitting on a window sill day in and day out isn't what they were meant for :-)DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-1556800560437765902014-12-23T08:55:19.914-05:002014-12-23T08:55:19.914-05:00I think most dogs need quite a bit more activity t...I think most dogs need quite a bit more activity than people realize. I think there is some confusion between real animals and plush ones ;-)DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-65306004641766771372014-12-23T08:54:26.295-05:002014-12-23T08:54:26.295-05:00Gotta have some fun. My granny always said, "...Gotta have some fun. My granny always said, "Kids have to play." Furkids have to play too. Otherwise they get in trouble.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-3122390007878580212014-12-23T00:50:30.427-05:002014-12-23T00:50:30.427-05:00Great post! It is so true. I can't blame Roone...Great post! It is so true. I can't blame Rooney when I know that he has cabin fever and needs to burn off energy, so he is being more needy and restless. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435996813072478843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-53409032375115599402014-12-23T00:42:37.198-05:002014-12-23T00:42:37.198-05:00This is a good point. Oftentimes, the same it tru...This is a good point. Oftentimes, the same it true with cats. They engage in unwanted behaviors because they are missing something. It's important to make sure your pet is happy with his/her environment and daily activities. Fur Everywherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064329146430899790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-68141392838696634692014-12-22T22:01:51.728-05:002014-12-22T22:01:51.728-05:00Great post! Most of the dogs that come to my train...Great post! Most of the dogs that come to my training classes that are labeled as "bad" dogs are not bad at all, but usually just lacking the exercise and mental stimulation that they need. Many dog breeds need quite a bit more activity and exercise than most people realize. <br /><br />Mary @ StaleCheerioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02153831521688963020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-31964631832834732862014-12-22T21:39:45.654-05:002014-12-22T21:39:45.654-05:00Great post - so true, we dogs need our exercise!Great post - so true, we dogs need our exercise!MattieDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153458461413010201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-13063922953917536742014-12-22T12:29:22.283-05:002014-12-22T12:29:22.283-05:00So many people seem to do that. Dog doesn't be...So many people seem to do that. Dog doesn't behave well, so they keep taking things away until the dog ends up in a cage or kill shelter.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-13758283807882709192014-12-22T12:20:15.096-05:002014-12-22T12:20:15.096-05:00Great post and so true. Jack needs about90 minutes...Great post and so true. Jack needs about90 minutes of exercise a day and when he doesn't get it, I can absolutely see it in his behavior. Locking them into smaller and smaller spaces isn't the solution!SlimDoggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10830198538573500213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-91363587936352911932014-12-22T12:15:34.935-05:002014-12-22T12:15:34.935-05:00Sometimes it's about the object itself. Maybe ...Sometimes it's about the object itself. Maybe it feels like ripping up a prey.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-20832957725173689592014-12-22T12:14:01.574-05:002014-12-22T12:14:01.574-05:00LOL Love the example :-) Tired dog is a good dog s...LOL Love the example :-) Tired dog is a good dog still works.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-68124643396783631812014-12-22T12:12:55.238-05:002014-12-22T12:12:55.238-05:00Interactive toys are great too. I find Cookie gets...Interactive toys are great too. I find Cookie gets bored with them once it's not a challenge to figure out, though, which happens pretty fast.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-19692473890621224562014-12-22T12:02:36.278-05:002014-12-22T12:02:36.278-05:00Great point. We just can't figure out why litt...Great point. We just can't figure out why little Bailie insists on shredding beds and toys, though. She has plenty of chew items, exercise and mental stimulation. We are hoping she just grows out of it. The rest of us are always real mellow and just hang out.My GBGV Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281486885814998377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-16249781016214843922014-12-22T11:51:08.783-05:002014-12-22T11:51:08.783-05:00Boredom is the top cause of behavior issues in pet...Boredom is the top cause of behavior issues in pet dogs. Yep, like leaving a toddler with cans of spray paint and saying, "Now, don't touch anything!" LOL! Great post.AmyShojaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619383468411095557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-27201616283463483322014-12-22T11:37:02.827-05:002014-12-22T11:37:02.827-05:00Our dogs definitely need to be kept busy. I have a...Our dogs definitely need to be kept busy. I have a lot of interactive toys for them.Carleenphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426624871476370849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-32239378856242596622014-12-22T09:05:18.467-05:002014-12-22T09:05:18.467-05:00Our guys can be out like a light but when they hea...Our guys can be out like a light but when they hear a noise outside they're immediately on top of it :-)DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-82344671170124317302014-12-21T18:31:17.158-05:002014-12-21T18:31:17.158-05:00I do want my dogs to be relaxed in the house, but ...I do want my dogs to be relaxed in the house, but I also want them to be on high alert as watchdogs. janhttp://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.com