Happy Holidays!! Are you going to parties, shopping, sleeping in because it is cold and dark in the mornings and skipping your exercise? Do you put December “on hold” and then start a New Years Resolution? If you answered YES then you are like many people so we want to give you a few tips on staying on track and keeping on track through the New Year and beyond…….. 1/ Focus on being HEALTHY!! Most people know that an apple is better for you than a bag of chips and that getting up in the morning and taking a walk
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You see it all of the time at a very busy dog event, farmers market, or walking event; people are using retractable leashes on their dog. The person’s dog is roaming all over the place, the leash is at full length, and it trips somebody or worst cuts their leg. Retractable leashes are dangerous and should never be used at a busy event. If the dog starts running and somebody grabs the leash, a dangerous cut or worse a finger amputation could happen and it has, many times. In 2007, there were 16,564 hospital-treated injuries associated with leashes according to
Read more →Have you ever experienced any doggy parents worst nightmare–losing your dog? Or, have you ever found a dog and didn’t know what to do. This is the time of year where many people go away and leave their dogs with neighbors, dog walkers or friends. If your dog is not comfortable, they may slip their collar and run off. This happened to a friend and the dog ran off and was never found. This past weekend, a dog was found by the staff at UCSD, the dog had no tag and no chip. A friend of mine lost her dog
Read more →Are you a couch potato with a Jack Russell? Are you a marathon runner with a Boxer? Many people do not do any research when adopting a dog; they make an emotional decision based on the “cute puppy” factor. When adopting a dog, you are making an important 10+ year commitment. Finding the perfect dog can mean the difference between a crazy dog with pent up energy that is acting out or a happy dog that is content with life. Here are a few common breeds for different activity levels perfect for: 1/Dog Yoga : King Charles Spaniel, Pug, Bichon
Read more →What kind of question is that? Are you happy? Think about it for a second. Do you LOVE your life? Your job? The people you hang out with? Your family? Or are you just getting by each day and waiting for the weekend so you can party like a rockstar, watch mindless TV and spend hours on the computer. In his book, “A Philosopher’s Notes“, Brian Johnson lists 10 things we can do to boost our happiness. Expressing Gratitude Cultivating Optimism Avoiding Overthinking and Social Comparison Practicing Acts of Kindness Nurturing Social Relationships Developing Strategies for Coping Learning to
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