Happy Friday, Missians!
We made it through another work week. Yay!
It was like a monsoon in my neck of the woods yesterday, so I'm just happy to have made it back without being swept away in a deluge. Hopefully today's weather will be better; because I'm looking forward to another fabulous weekend of checking out fall decorations with my niece. We've been going around to local stores checking out their fall merch so we can get pictures for my Girl October website and blog (and so we can do reviews). For those of you interested in Fall, Holiday, or personal development topics, check out my Girl October site here:
www.girloctober.com
Also if you're interested in holiday or personal development planners, you can also purchase them on the site. And no worries, you don't have to buy anything, just feel free to look around a bit and make yourself at home, (plus, I have a free Fabulous Fall Planning Guide and Year-End Planner for those who subscribe). You can subscribe here if you're interested: http://eepurl.com/dKR1RM
Okay, back to pet stuff!
Today's post is about exactly what the title implies: fun fall activities you can do with your pooch. Fall is my favorite time of year. If you're like me, you want to find an excuse to be outside in the season any chance you get. So, imagine the added bonus of loving fall, loving to be outside, and having a dog to share it all with! Today's post is courtesy of the Canidae.com article, Fun Fall Activities For Your Dog By Suzanne Alicie:
https://www.canidae.com/blog/2010/10/fun-fall-activities-for-your-dog/
You know how much you enjoy it when the days begin to cool down after a hot summer? Well your dog enjoys that as well. With cooler temperatures, your dog will have more energy and more stamina for being outdoors and enjoying fun fall activities. There are a few activities that are specific to the fall season that your dog will love.
We made it through another work week. Yay!
It was like a monsoon in my neck of the woods yesterday, so I'm just happy to have made it back without being swept away in a deluge. Hopefully today's weather will be better; because I'm looking forward to another fabulous weekend of checking out fall decorations with my niece. We've been going around to local stores checking out their fall merch so we can get pictures for my Girl October website and blog (and so we can do reviews). For those of you interested in Fall, Holiday, or personal development topics, check out my Girl October site here:
www.girloctober.com
Also if you're interested in holiday or personal development planners, you can also purchase them on the site. And no worries, you don't have to buy anything, just feel free to look around a bit and make yourself at home, (plus, I have a free Fabulous Fall Planning Guide and Year-End Planner for those who subscribe). You can subscribe here if you're interested: http://eepurl.com/dKR1RM
Okay, back to pet stuff!
Today's post is about exactly what the title implies: fun fall activities you can do with your pooch. Fall is my favorite time of year. If you're like me, you want to find an excuse to be outside in the season any chance you get. So, imagine the added bonus of loving fall, loving to be outside, and having a dog to share it all with! Today's post is courtesy of the Canidae.com article, Fun Fall Activities For Your Dog By Suzanne Alicie:
https://www.canidae.com/blog/2010/10/fun-fall-activities-for-your-dog/
Fun Fall Activities For Your Dog
You know how much you enjoy it when the days begin to cool down after a hot summer? Well your dog enjoys that as well. With cooler temperatures, your dog will have more energy and more stamina for being outdoors and enjoying fun fall activities. There are a few activities that are specific to the fall season that your dog will love.
Football – Your dog probably won’t do well with a regular football, but you can use a foam football or even a doggie sized football to take your dog out and play a great game of catch, fetch and tackle (be careful tackling, of course). Larger dogs especially enjoy the rough and tumble fun and exercise of a fall game of football.
Hiking – Once the days cool down, taking a hike with your dog is a lot less challenging for him than it is during the heat of summer. Choose a hiking trail where you and your dog can wander for a few hours and you’ll see just how much he enjoys all that sniffing and exploring, when it is cool enough to do so comfortably. Be sure to bring along your favorite snack, some bottled water, and a few CANIDAE Snap-Bits™ treats for your pooch. For more information on fall hikes, check out The Benefits of Hiking with Your Dog.
Lawn Care – Yes, I know dogs aren’t exactly great for your lawn, but when it comes to having fun they are wonderful for running through your raked up leaf piles. Be sure your dog has been treated for fleas and ticks, then let him have a ball playing in the yard.
Doggie “Play Dates” – If you have a social dog, fall is the ideal time for playing with other dogs at the park. The weather is cool enough for the dogs to enjoy themselves without becoming overheated or too tired. They will play for a much longer time and will also rest much better when they get back home.
Fun fall activities for your dog generally include anything that will get him out of the house and into the great outdoors to act like a dog. If you have a fenced yard and can simply let your dog run and play, you will see a great improvement in his health and in his behavior when he is allowed to run off some of his excess energy.
The fall is essentially the perfect time to be a dog. It’s not too hot and not too cold, the air is brisk and fresh and people want to spend more time outdoors. This means that Fido gets to go along and have fun more often as well. After all, we all know how miserable it can be to have a panting, slobbering hot dog cooped up in the car during the heat of the summer – fall is ideal for rolling down the windows and letting your dog’s ears flap in the wind. He will love it!
For responsible pet owners, the advent of a new season is also a reminder to take care of seasonal treatments like flea and tick medication, grooming, and checkups. I always try to do these things every 3-4 months, and season changes are my reminder. A clean, protected and healthy dog is ready for the coming cold weather.
That's it for now, Missians! I'll see you guys back here tomorrow for another Pet-tastic blog post.
Until then,
This is your host J,
signing off...
That's it for now, Missians! I'll see you guys back here tomorrow for another Pet-tastic blog post.
Until then,
This is your host J,
signing off...
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