Senior dog really isn’t keen on his hydrotherapy sessions

Senior dog really isn’t keen on his hydrotherapy sessions

Lil Hobbs was rescued from the streets of New York City in 2016 (Picture: Kathryn H / SWNS)He began hydrotherapy sessions in July 2021 to help him slowly build up his endurance so he can walk or swim for longer.

Couple sent letter saying they’re ‘evil’ for not walking their dogs enough

Couple sent letter saying they’re ‘evil’ for not walking their dogs enough

The two Dobermanns are allowed to run around their garden (Picture: Kate Field/MEN Media)A married couple was left ‘raging’ after being sent a letter calling them ‘evil’ for not walking their dogs .

Field day for dogs as owners pay by the hour for safe green spaces

Field day for dogs as owners pay by the hour for safe green spaces

Twice a week, in rural Cambridgeshire, Rebecca Lee hires a private field for her dog, Moscow, to run about in for an hour.

Workout: Four reasons why regular exercising is necessary for your pets

Workout: Four reasons why regular exercising is necessary for your pets

Regular exercise will certainly keep all pets healthy, active and limber.Your pet needs to burn out the excess energy and exercise is the only key to that.The walks we take our pets on, is their Facebook, twitter, Instagram and tea-with-friends time.

Sausage dog who was so obese she couldn't walk loses half her body weight

Sausage dog who was so obese she couldn't walk loses half her body weight

The sausage dog had piled on weight after her previous owner became ill and could no longer take her on walks (Picture: Mercury Press & Media Ltd)Being rescued and rehomed by Jean may have saved her life.

Five ways to help your dog live a longer, healthier life

Five ways to help your dog live a longer, healthier life

Weighing your dog’s food can help you regulate their weight (Picture: Getty Images)Use feeding guidelines as a starting point for how much to feed your dog, but you might need to change food type or the amount you feed to maintain a healthy weight as your dog gets older, or depending on how much activity they get.

Furry babies make for the best exercising partners, say pet parents

Furry babies make for the best exercising partners, say pet parents

Pet parents share their exercising experience with their furry babies.“My dog, Kai, feels that my yoga mat is a place to sleep,” shares Priyanka Thaker, a working professional and a pet parent.

6 tips to establish a structured, healthy lifestyle for new rescue dogs

6 tips to establish a structured, healthy lifestyle for new rescue dogs

"I think the most urgent piece of advice for people right now is to make sure they're leaving their dogs alone productively," dog trainer and anthrozoologist Amanda Gagnon told TODAY."Most of what I teach people is about human social norms," Gagnon said.

Fit in my 40s: am I fat-shaming my dog if we work out together?

Fit in my 40s: am I fat-shaming my dog if we work out together?

He managed that, but by this time had had quite a lot of ham and, somehow, so had I.Paw patrol: three ways to exercise with your dog.You may need to hone your own fitness before you start running with your dog, in other words.

What job was your dog born to do and which breed suits your lifestyle

What job was your dog born to do and which breed suits your lifestyle

(Image: Getty)If your dog is a Bloodhound, Dachshund or Greyhound, these breeds were bred to assist in hunting.(Image: Getty)Several breeds within the toy dog group were originally bred in ancient China in order to fit inside the sleeves of a man’s robe.

Paralysed sausage dog recovers thanks to pilates and paddleboarding

Paralysed sausage dog recovers thanks to pilates and paddleboarding

She also does wobble cushion therapy (Picture: Joanna Day/Anita Maric/SWNS)A sausage dog who was paralysed on more than one occasion because of a spinal condition has recovered thanks to an exercise regimen that includes pilates and paddleboarding.

Dog owners ‘may be forced to break rules’ due to lack of walking spots

Dog owners ‘may be forced to break rules’ due to lack of walking spots

The RSPCA says these restrictions can create issues for dog walkers who may have local options curtailed by PSPOs. There is concern some people will travel to find suitable dog walking spots for their animals – potentially unwittingly breaching Covid-19 rules in the interests of their dog’s welfare and exercise needs.

Keep your furry friend warm this winter

Keep your furry friend warm this winter

According to Dr. KG Umesh, Waltham Scientific Communication Manager, South Asia, Mars India, “By taking some basic precautions and paying attention to the needs of your four-legged friend, responsible pet owners can help their dogs make it through the winter in good health.

Pet weight: Is your pet struggling with quarantine weight gain?

Pet weight: Is your pet struggling with quarantine weight gain?

Months of staying home, bingeing over food and cooped-up on a sofa with their parents to watch OTT platforms has resulted in weight gain, laziness and a gloomy state of mind.With a bag of chips, snacks, biscuits and more unhealthy food to munch on, pets are faced with a new challenge- to lose weight.

Proposed law could force Germans to walk their dogs twice a day

Proposed law could force Germans to walk their dogs twice a day

A new rule forcing Germans to take their dog for a walk twice a day has unleashed a debate on whether the state can decide what is best for the country's 9.4 million pet canines.

6 Lockdown summer pet care tips to follow

6 Lockdown summer pet care tips to follow

With limited or no access to pet salon services, most pet owners are resorting to taking care of their pet's grooming, diet and exercise needs at home.And as summer hits its peak, there are few things pet parents need to keep in mind to ensure the well-being of their pooches and cats.

Amid lockdown, pet parents get innovative to keep their fur babies fit and well groomed

Amid lockdown, pet parents get innovative to keep their fur babies fit and well groomed

Several pet parents, however, have found innovative ways to take care of grooming and exercise for pets while staying at home.Other pet parents are making sure that they keep their pets perfectly groomed during this time.

How to keep your pooch engaged indoors

How to keep your pooch engaged indoors

Once it gets used to that, use two cups and place the treat under one of them as the dog watches it.Now, encourage the dog to turn over the correct cup and grab the treat.

Pets’ mental health may suffer during coronavirus lockdown

Pets’ mental health may suffer during coronavirus lockdown

Try to keep positive for your pet (Credits: Getty Images)Some pets are absolutely loving their owners being home all the time due to lockdown.In terms of how to keep your dog busy during self-isolation, Dr Dodd says that exercise is a must for both owner and pet.

Here's how you can take care of your pets because they are the most affected during the lockdown

Here's how you can take care of your pets because they are the most affected during the lockdown

It's not just their physical health that at stake, being indoors for long hours without any exercise can lead to anxiety in pets.Avoid doing so because your pet is already without physical activities and it will be wise to not run out of food before the lockdown is over.