Dog Walking

How To Turn Your Dog Into A Walking Buddy

Posted 03.10.2012

By Dr. Ernie Ward for Vetstreet.com Walking for fitness and weight loss is different from simply strolling for pleasure with your dog. To get in a...

Do Dog Parks Fatten Dog Owners?

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 02.08.2012

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

Whether we walk our dogs or stand and let the dogs play in a dog park should not have any impact on our weight, should it?

13 Hilarious Pictures Of Walking The Dog

www.oddee.com | David Moye | Posted 11.27.2011

It used to be people walked their dogs by hooking up them up to a leash and walking with them. Things have changed. A Colorado woman was recently a...

Good Summer Business Ideas for Kids 11-17

Steve Mariotti | Posted 08.09.2011

Steve Mariotti

With the unemployment rate hovering around 10% and the youth unemployment rate over 30%, it's tougher than ever for an inexperienced teen to land a job and earn extra cash.

Electronic Collars Vs. Traditional Leashes For Exercising Dogs On Town Streets

Sophia Yin | Posted 11.17.2011

Sophia Yin

In the hands of an expert, many dogs can learn to consistently trot by one's side -- even in the face of major distractions. For most owners, however, this is not likely to occur.

Are You Walking Your Yorkie Like a Great Dane? Tips to Keep Your Breed Healthy

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

Wendy Diamond

Like people, all dog breeds are unique and some require more walks than others to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Dog Fog

Laura Munson | Posted 11.17.2011

Laura Munson

When you travel across the country city-to-city, in my case on a recent book tour, you notice trends. Menus boasting beet/goat cheese/ citrus salad f...

The Best Walking Partner: Man Vs. Dog

nytimes.com | TARA PARKER | Posted 11.17.2011

New research from the University of Missouri has found that people who walk dogs are more consistent about regular exercise and show more improvement ...

Unitasking: Walk WITH Your Dog When You Walk With Your Dog

intent.com | Posted 11.17.2011

For many of us, walking with our dogs is a struggle of excess: too much stopping when we want to go, going when we want to stop, jumping on people, to...

Chicago Native Helps Homeless Dogs, Victims Of The Recession

The Huffington Post | Stephanie Harnett | Posted 11.17.2011

Kara Severson knows that victims of foreclosure come in all breeds. Breeds of dog, that is. Severson volunteers at a no-kill animal shelter in Chicago...

Five Ways To Make New York A Better Place

The Huffington Post | Stephanie Harnett | Posted 05.25.2011

President Obama has called on Americans to make this a summer of service., and with beautiful weather expected and a post-4th of July BBQ lull, this i...

Million Mutt March

Michael Markarian | Posted 11.17.2011

Michael Markarian

The walk raised more than $150,000 for programs to end pet homelessness through lifesaving adoption, humane education, and spay/neuter programs.

The World Keeps Swinging: Labor and Lessons of Zambrano's No-No

Kevin Coval | Posted 05.25.2011

Kevin Coval

Even if the Cubs win the World Series, my dad will still have to collect the ten dollars or so he charges per walk to pay his rent. He will stay working like most of this city: check-to-check.