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Fitness Goes to the Dogs

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Do you remember the scene in One Hundred and One Dalmatians when Pongo comments on how dogs and their owners often look the same? It’s a mildly humorous statement, yet it can be accurate. Your dog may be a very accurate reflection of your personal health. If your dog is overweight, chances are he or she isn’t getting enough exercise. Does that suggest that maybe you aren’t getting enough exercise too? The average pet owner that walks their dogs regularly is going to cover more ground than those who just hit the gym to work out. Studies suggest that dog … Continue reading →

Welcome To “Yappy Hour”

You don’t have to be a dog lover to love this blog. Here I thought Wisconsin was the booze capital of the midwest… I guess I was wrong. A friend of mine just returned from Minneapolis, Minnesota with his pooch Ming-Ming… drunk! Okay, I’m kidding, they weren’t drunk, but they did spend the weekend at the Millennium Hotel’s “Yappy Hour” where they imbibed in “poodle coladas,” “chocolate Labrador martinis,” and “K9 Cosmos.” It’s true… and they weren’t alone. The hotel hosted a cocktail-wagging happy hour for pets and their owners. From what I hear the turnout was incredible. Dog owners … Continue reading →

Fido’s Owner + Fluffy’s Owner = True Love

Are you looking for love? I often write about the love lives of celebrities. The successful unions and ones that have proven to be real disasters. But, I have not spent as much time addressing the popular methods that “normal” folks have employed to find the “loves of their lives.” If you are serious about finding Mr. or Ms. Right then I’m sure you have gone through a list of ways to track him or her down. You’ve tried the Laundromat, grocery store, gym, church, and enlisted the aid of friends. You’ve jumped into the world of speed dating, and … Continue reading →