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When people think of muscle building and strength exercises for dogs they picture the big Pitbull or Rotti conditioning for protection sports or protection work or even the skinny dog needing to gain weight. However, muscle conditioning exercise has benefits for all dogs and is also beneficial in the rehabilitation of dogs recovering from injury or suffering degenerative issues such...

Got a ball-crazy dog who’s smart and fast? Looking for a way to burn some of his energy and meet some people? Then we've got a sport for you!  Flyball is a canine relay race in which teams of dogs take turns jumping hurdles and retrieving a tennis ball. But there's a twist: To get the tennis ball, each dog...

Stable vs. unstable surfaces in dog fitness - is it as beneficial as it is fancy-looking? Who doesn't love to watch all those cool workouts performed on various unstable surfaces? But, is it as beneficial as it is fancy-looking?  Again, we like to look at some facts first.   Working out on UNSTABLE equipment Primarily engages core and postural muscles...

Best Overall: Yaheetech Red Foldable Swimming Pool This reasonably priced dog pool gets top marks because it’s durable, portable and easy to use. The Yaheetech Red Foldable Swimming Pool comes in three different sizes to accommodate all types of dogs, and is a must by for any dog owner. The extra large dog pool from Yaheetech is 11 inches deep...

Gyms have all sorts of balance and stability equipment these days. They may include traditional exercise balls, foam pads of all sizes, Bosu balls, and inflatable discs. Why is that? Well, balance and stability are to so important to many aspects of health for dogs and humans. It can help dogs of any age, from puppy development skills to the...