Dogs
© photo copyright 2009 Carrie Boyko
Or perhaps it was too long of a run this morning. I recently read a friend's article on dogs that make good runners. The Golden Retriever didn't make the list, but Tanner doesn't have to worry. No way I'd let him go. He's affectionate, loyal, obedient (generally) and attentive. What more could I ask?
This summer Tanner turned 3 years old. I am finally beginning to notice signs of impending adulthood--a slight lessening of the energy level. That's not to say he doesn't still school the whole pack at the dog park on getting to the Fetch ball. But his day will come when someone will take that job away from him.
I guess I'll have to modulate his exercise, just as I do with Xena, who is nearly 13. She joins us for most walks, but we double back and drop her off at the house before continuing on, and she no longer runs with us. I suppose one day I'll be doubling back with Tanner--but not anytime soon. And thank goodness for that.
- Weekly Wag #8: Preparing For Fetch Training
by Carrie Boyko, CEB © B Boyko Point and Drop! © C Boyko Good Drop It, Tanner!When Tanner joined our family I was ecstatic. I didn't care that he had a knobby occipital lobe or was tall and lanky for a Golden Retriever. If anything, these qualities...
- Did You Know I Love Dogs? And Dog Parks!
I love wondering what they're smelling when they sniff a spot for a long time. Their noses are supposedly a million times more sensitive than ours. I think, if they could talk, they'd tell us that Midas was just at this spot. Where is Midas today?...
- Let The Swimming Begin!
© photo copyright Carrie Boyko Xena Does HerPamela Anderson ImitationThe lifeguard is on duty, so let the swimming commence. Oliver is back in the pool now also, although not nearly as often as Tanner. © photo copyright Carrie BoykoOliver Looks...
- Healthy Hips In Large Breed Dogs
© photo copyright Carrie BoykoTanner Shows Us His Flexibleand Healthy Hips While not exactly Breed standard, Tanner is a healthy Golden Retriever, at least so far. He is a good bit taller, leaner and has extremely short fur for the breed standard,...
- Exercising Fido: Good For Both Of You
© photo copyright Carrie BoykoTanner Loves to Catch the Frisbee We've all read at least one article on losing weight that recommends getting a dog. The author invariably tells you that when you have the responsibility for walking a dog, you will...
Dogs
Too Much Exercise?
© photo copyright 2009 Carrie BoykoI Guess We Overdid the Workout Today!
Some days Tanner seems to want to tell me something...he looks imploringly at my face as if to say, "do you understand what I'm trying to say?" I guess today's look was something like, "Mom, I'm pooped. That was a long fetch game at the dog park."Or perhaps it was too long of a run this morning. I recently read a friend's article on dogs that make good runners. The Golden Retriever didn't make the list, but Tanner doesn't have to worry. No way I'd let him go. He's affectionate, loyal, obedient (generally) and attentive. What more could I ask?
This summer Tanner turned 3 years old. I am finally beginning to notice signs of impending adulthood--a slight lessening of the energy level. That's not to say he doesn't still school the whole pack at the dog park on getting to the Fetch ball. But his day will come when someone will take that job away from him.
I guess I'll have to modulate his exercise, just as I do with Xena, who is nearly 13. She joins us for most walks, but we double back and drop her off at the house before continuing on, and she no longer runs with us. I suppose one day I'll be doubling back with Tanner--but not anytime soon. And thank goodness for that.
- Weekly Wag #8: Preparing For Fetch Training
by Carrie Boyko, CEB © B Boyko Point and Drop! © C Boyko Good Drop It, Tanner!When Tanner joined our family I was ecstatic. I didn't care that he had a knobby occipital lobe or was tall and lanky for a Golden Retriever. If anything, these qualities...
- Did You Know I Love Dogs? And Dog Parks!
I love wondering what they're smelling when they sniff a spot for a long time. Their noses are supposedly a million times more sensitive than ours. I think, if they could talk, they'd tell us that Midas was just at this spot. Where is Midas today?...
- Let The Swimming Begin!
© photo copyright Carrie Boyko Xena Does HerPamela Anderson ImitationThe lifeguard is on duty, so let the swimming commence. Oliver is back in the pool now also, although not nearly as often as Tanner. © photo copyright Carrie BoykoOliver Looks...
- Healthy Hips In Large Breed Dogs
© photo copyright Carrie BoykoTanner Shows Us His Flexibleand Healthy Hips While not exactly Breed standard, Tanner is a healthy Golden Retriever, at least so far. He is a good bit taller, leaner and has extremely short fur for the breed standard,...
- Exercising Fido: Good For Both Of You
© photo copyright Carrie BoykoTanner Loves to Catch the Frisbee We've all read at least one article on losing weight that recommends getting a dog. The author invariably tells you that when you have the responsibility for walking a dog, you will...