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Half marathon

by Lindsay Stordahl on May 21, 2013 · 2 comments

Last Wednesday morning I raced a half marathon just because I could. There was no official race event. No official timing system. Just me and my gps watch. I raced against my previous times and although I didn’t top them all, I managed to snag a third place beating all but two.

I turned 30 in April. This was not a big deal to me, but it’s nice to know I am getting stronger and faster “with age.” I am so much stronger now than I was 10 years ago, and it’s nice to know my strongest years are yet to come.

You don’t see too many 18-year-olds winning marathons.

What are some of your best race times, of any distance?

My best half marathon time is 1:47:05. Can any of you dog runners beat me? (I bet you can).

My mutt Ace

Do dogs need heartworm prevention all year?

by Lindsay Stordahl

*Note: I choose to give my dog the minimum amount of heartworm prevention medication I believe is necessary to keep him reasonably safe from heartworm disease. My personal decision should not necessarily be your decision. Does my dog need heartworm prevention year round? To determine whether or not to give your dog a monthly heartworm [...]

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How much raw food to feed a dog per day?

by Lindsay Stordahl

So you’re switching your dog to a raw diet. Congratulations! You might be wondering, how much raw meat should I feed my dog per day? The general rule of thumb is to feed the dog 2 to 3 percent of her ideal adult body weight. Then, adjust accordingly if she starts to seem too thin, [...]

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Dog training for small dogs

by Lindsay Stordahl

I got to spend time with these three last week through my pet sitting business. The sit-and-stay skills of these three dogs is rock solid. I can drop their leashes and they will not take off. This makes spending time with them a lot of fun. They pay attention. They seek eye contact. They check [...]

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Is raw pork safe for dogs?

by Lindsay Stordahl

Is raw pork safe for dogs? Yes. My dog ate a boneless raw pork roast for breakfast today. He eats a diet of mostly raw chicken, but to add variety I also feed him raw pork, turkey and beef. Pork is less expensive than many other meats so it’s a nice option to keep in his rotation [...]

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Compassion for people

by Lindsay Stordahl

I’m learning to be more compassionate to people. Sometimes, when we love animals, it’s easy to lose compassion for those around us. At least, this is the case for me. It’s important, I think, to keep pets in perspective. I hope I never risk my life to save my dog or my cat. I hope [...]

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How to stop a dog from guarding food or toys

by Lindsay Stordahl

Note: If your dog is displaying signs of aggression around food or toys, I recommend you contact a trusted trainer in your area. Dr. Patricia McConnell had a great post on her blog “The Other End of the Leash” last week about how to deal with a dog’s possessiveness using desensitization and classical conditioning. It’s worth reading [...]

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Ace is a good boy

by Lindsay Stordahl

A herd of daycare kids walks by our back patio every morning if it’s warm. The kids walk within 15 feet of our door, linked together in a line. My dog is often napping in the morning sunlight as they pass. Ace likes to growl quietly from the window, or he’ll announce two, little “woofs.” [...]

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Followup – training walks vs. fun walks

by Lindsay Stordahl

Last month I wrote about training walks vs. fun walks with your dog. If you haven’t had a chance to add your input yet, I’d love to hear your thoughts. I asked four questions: Do you expect your dog to “heel” all the time while she’s on a leash? Or do you have “training” walks [...]

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What I love about dogs

by Lindsay Stordahl

It still feels like winter here, and that’s OK. I love winter. The parks and paths are quieter. Fewer people and dogs venture out. Josh and Ace and I visited a favorite Minnesota state park on Sunday. A quiet park, where we’re able to break the rules and let our dog off leash. This is [...]

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Does raw meat make dogs aggressive?

by Lindsay Stordahl

Note: If your dog is showing aggression, do not hesitate to hire a respected trainer in your area for help. Every situation is unique. Will feeding your dog a raw diet make him aggressive? No, of course not. This is a just another myth on the Internets. A dog’s diet is not going to make him “bloodthirsty” [...]

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