Pets can be partners in fitness

I'd imagine that (a) it depends on the temperament of your pet (b) you'd want to slowly introduce your pet to these activities, but once those hurdles are covered, it might be fun!

Labels: cats, cool idea, dogs, health, medical, pet care, pets, play, puppy, training

Pets & Babies - The Valley Hospital Parent Education Classes

Expecting a new baby? Don't forget about your loving and loyal four-legged first baby, your cat or dog. There WILL be adjustments to make. The one-session Pets & Babies class, held in Paramus, NJ, teaches expectant parents tried and true methods to a happy home for all family members. Time after time, parents are heartbroken when their long-time pet is not as thrilled to see that squirming bundle of joy as everyone else is. With a little preparation and training, tails will be wagging when your new addition comes home.

Next session is May 19, from 7:30 - 9:30PM. Call 201-291-6151 to register or for more information.

Labels: cats, children, cool idea, dogs, events, fun, health, kids, pet care, pets, puppy, training

I found this page of puppy/dog training tips and thought it provided a great How-To overview. Hope you find it useful!

Labels: dogs, pets, puppy, resources, training

Those of you who know me IRL know that I am a dog person. Several years ago I got a furry roommate - a cockapoo named Bailey. That led me to looking into various resources for information on life with a pup. Here are some of the magazines I've found useful and interesting (hover over link for pricing and purchase info):

• The Bark - a mix of articles and stories that explore the special bonds between dogs and humans. Features cover health, behavior, travel and recreation, as well as, art and literature - all with a unique, canine perspective.


• Dog Fancy - information on canine diet, grooming, exotic and domestic breeds, medical news and tips for showing. Show schedules, new dog products and how-to ideas are listed monthly.


• Modern Dog - a lifestyle magazine for urban dogs and their companions featuring expert advice, dog-friendly travel destinations, full fashion spreads, the latest accessories for your pooch and what's new in the doggie world.


• The New York Dog - Vanity Fair for dog-lovers featuring fashion, health, nutrition, biting humor, great writing and a lavish look.


• Fido Friendly - packed full of travel destinations that welcome Fido as well as fun and informative articles pertaining to: Diary of a Dog Chef, Fido Friendly Hotel reviews, Fido Friendly City and State reviews, Dog Trainer in Your Suitcase and much much more!

And for those of you who visit here for tech content...this was also a good reason to test drive Amazon.com's Product Preview features. And if someone decided to click on one (or more) of these and I get a little payback from Amazon, well, that's a bonus too! ;-)

Labels: dogs, grooming, health, magazines, medical, pets, toys, training, travel