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Golden Joy of Running: Ready Set Go … RUN!


I am an energetic Retriever dog that LOVES to RUN. Yesterday I showed you this photo …
Just finished a 1.5 mile run/walk with my mom.
We are finishing up by running up the hill.

Why run with your dog?
Most dogs love to run. They were born to run and the best running partners.
Running is a great cardiovascular workout that helps maintain your dog’s weight.
It also helps improves muscle tone and definitely builds endurance.
Running makes me joyful and certainly helps release all my energy.

Have you tried to run with your dog?

First, I do recommend to  check with your vet, if running is suitable for your dog. Also your dog must have an understanding and responds well on commands such as heel, side, sit, slow and back. Most importantly the “no” and “leave it” commands as your dog will encounter many distractions on your run.

If you walk with your dog that’s a good start.
As walking is the beginning stage of running.
Start with a 5 minutes brisk walk.
Then you can gradually proceed, 2mins of walk and 1min of run.
Increase your running minutes as you feel comfortable.
Always end with 5 minutes (or more) cool down walk.

Truly no strings attached on my purple PAWZ.
Many of you I’ve asked WHY? am I still wearing PAWZ, click here to read my previous post.
I guess doing agility when I was young, helped out with my jumping skills.
Yes I am a senior dog but have an energy of a pup.
My family has been so creative in keeping up with my energy.

Where am I in these photos? It’s my favorite park. I was just gone for a year and lots of great changes happened to this park. There’s a story/history behind this beautiful park. I will share it with you on Friday, April 26th as my friends Gizmo and Finn are hosting Park Day.

Give RUNNING with your dog a try … and always keep in mind to have FUN!

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

WHAT? Got An Ear Infection, Can’t Hear You


I got an allergy. I’ve dealt with allergies since I was a young golden pup.
It occurs every now and then.
If it occurs, it usually starts with an ear infection.
For the past days, I got an ear infection.
Usually my allergy occurs due to environmental.
For the past days, we were traveling and gone to a big change. My mom got an idea of what’s causing my allergy and ear infection because she got the same illness.

If your friends with me on FB, you know that I had an emergency visit to the vet last Tuesday.
I was a good patient. They vet tech did three tests on me and it did not hurt me at all.
I was prescribed three medications. Of course, I got some tasty treats.

At the moment, the redness and swelling has diminish.
The rash, hotness still exist and panting too.

You might say I am taking advantage of my allergy and ear infection.
Not at all. I was not ignoring my mom.
I just don’t like the medicated ear drops.

We will definitely keep everyone posted on the progress of my ear infection.
Golden Thanks for all the FB messages, emails and your concerns.

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

Chives Dangerous Garden Plants to Dogs


Chives are the most petite member of the onion family. They are related to green onions (aka, scallions) and grow in little clumps of long, thin, hollow green leaves. It is a herb plant whose leaves, seeds, or flowers are used for flavoring food or in medicine.
Since Chives are like onions, if ingested by dogs can cause hemolytic anemia. This means that the red blood cells break down leaving your dog short of oxygen. Onion poisoning can take place with a single ingestion of large quantities. The poisoning may take place a few days after. Your dog will experience gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea, weakness and show little or no interest in food. A red pigment from the burst blood cells will appear in your dog’s urine. Your dog will also experience shortness of breath because the red blood cells that carry oxygen through the body are reduced in number. You must seek immediate veterinary care. 

Believe me I learned my lesson. I just smell the flowering chives …
Lots of Golden Woofs,

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