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Dog Walking

How an Old Dog Taught Me New Tricks About Compassion, Patience, and Love

Dogster | Posted 06.01.2013 | Good News
Dogster

I told you about how I worked as a high-end dog walker for a hot minute, right? The diversity of dogs you meet in this line of work surpasses the differences I've encountered among humans. It teaches you a lot about patience and compassion.

One..two...Cha...Cha...Cha!!

Myra Sideris | Posted 05.24.2013 | Green
Myra Sideris

I love to dance. Ever since I was a little girl, I'd listen to my sister's Beatles' albums and move my little feet. As I got older, still too young ...

I'm Putting My Foot Down!

Myra Sideris | Posted 05.13.2013 | Green
Myra Sideris

There are not too many things in life I hate. I dislike a few things (traffic jams, obnoxious people, sour milk after it's been poured into my coffee...

The Sound of Grinding, Crunching Metal

Myra Sideris | Posted 04.28.2013 | Green
Myra Sideris

Each time I looked at him, his mouth was opened but the mystery object was not about to come out.

I Saw That Look!

Myra Sideris | Posted 04.22.2013 | Green
Myra Sideris

So, anyone that has been following my blog since July will know that I have not had an easy time walking my little PWD. I've had good periods...which consist of maybe 2 good walks in a row (out of about 1 trillion), but for the most part, it's been a nightmare.

Dog Time

Judith Greenberg, Ph.D. | Posted 03.06.2013 | Parents
Judith Greenberg, Ph.D.

I am not claiming that owning a dog will teach your child something noble, like responsibility, although perhaps it will. But, for those of us who are prone to observe the fleeting nature of our lives, owning a dog places you firmly in the present. Call it "dog time."

Seven Important Things I Learned About Owning a Dog in NYC

Lisa Bernier | Posted 01.07.2013 | New York
Lisa Bernier

There are undiscovered sides to New York that a girl can't understand until she owns a dog. The romance of the Big Apple quickly wore off, for example, when I realized to my dogs, NYC is a huge porcelain throne -- and I'm the flusher.

Ah Harness: I've Found You! Happiness at Last

Myra Sideris | Posted 12.25.2012 | Green
Myra Sideris

A full fledged puppy owner for just under five months now, I've taken pup to training classes, I've tried positive reinforcement, I've ignored the dog, I've tried to be dominant, but every single time, the "walk" has always been a nightmare.

Only In LA: Does Your Dog Need Some Treadmill Time?

AP | SUE MANNING | Posted 08.14.2012 | Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES -- Like any true celebrity, Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier from "The Artist" and "Water for Elephants," puts in his time on the treadmill...

Your Dog May Be Your Best Matchmaker!

Cesar Millan | Posted 09.30.2012 | Entertainment
Cesar Millan

It stands to reason that if dogs can sniff out cancer cells in humans, detect bombs, and locate lost people, might they also be the key to finding your perfect match?

33 Stars Show Us How To Walk A Dog In Style

The Huffington Post | Christina Anderson | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style

Experts agree that having a dog is beneficial for both the animal and its owner. Taking care of a pet and the love and affection you receive are healt...

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Jesse Lasky | Posted 09.04.2012 | Los Angeles
Jesse Lasky

The one thing I didn't plan on when adopting a dog was that I'd also be adopting my neighbors. And as I soon found out, I realized that can be both a blessing and a curse. Especially if it's before I've had my coffee.

Who Left The Poo? DNA Testing Tells All

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 06.13.2012 | Green

Tired of feces-filled communal open spaces, property managers like the ones at Legends, an upscale apartment complex in Montgomery, Ala., are now usin...

How To Turn Your Dog Into A Walking Buddy

Posted 03.10.2012 | Healthy Living

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 | Healthy Living
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 | Weird News

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 | Business
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 | Healthy Living
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 | Healthy Living
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 | Healthy Living
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...

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

intent.com | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

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...

The Best Walking Partner: Man Vs. Dog

nytimes.com | TARA PARKER | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

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

Chicago Native Helps Homeless Dogs, Victims Of The Recession

The Huffington Post | Stephanie Harnett | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

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 | New York

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 | Healthy Living
Michael Markarian

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