At That Mutt, we are realistic and know that most people do not leash their dogs in the back country. We just want people to be aware of the potential risks of off-leash dogs and make the best choice for their situation.
Dog exercise
How much exercise does a weimaraner need? A lot! Weimaraners are extremely high-energy dogs (generally). Not quite as much energy as a working border collie. Way more energy than most Labs, German shepherds or golden retrievers. It also depends on the individual dog, though. There are calm, lower-energy weimaraners. But most are very high-energy and …
Most of us cringe—or panic—when something catches our dog’s eye and he takes off in pursuit. But for dogs in the sport of lure coursing, the chase is exactly what they and their owners want. Lure coursing is a simulated hunt for dogs. It was designed for sighthounds—dogs that hunt by sight, not scent. While …
This post on the best dogs for running is based on my opinions. If “your” breed is not mentioned, just add it in the comments! This post is meant to be fun, and any breed can make a great running buddy or a terrible running buddy. Breed is one factor. Each dog, regardless of breed …
Dog parks are off-leash areas that let dogs interact with each other and stretch their legs mostly free of charge, although there are also a few members-only dog parks. Most feature water stations, poop bags, and are at least partially fenced-in. Sounds pretty good so far, right? While we can probably all agree that the …
Tug-of-war is a fun game that many dogs love because it mimics shaking their prey! They can play it with a human, other dogs, or even just themselves. However, there are a few instances in which dogs shouldn’t get to play tug, and I’ll point them out in this article. Pros of playing tug of …
Dog owners know that it doesn’t matter what time of year it is or what the weather is like. Dogs need to go out and get some exercise. For some dogs and their people, the answer of what to do in the winter is skijoring. Skijoring—“ski driving” in Norwegian—involves a person on skis being pulled …
Who’s looking forward to running at top speed down a dock and leaping into the water this summer? If you feel you’re too old for that sort of thing, remember how you felt when you did it as a child? That excitement, joy and energy are all part of the sport of dock diving—for dogs. …
In one way or another, all of us have been limited in what we can do with our dogs this year. That’s why I decided to share how I’m keeping my dog Wally interested in walks around our neighborhood only. These ideas are also helpful for when you just don’t have time to drive your …
Have you ever tried hurdles? Running along a track and leaping over a standing bar every few strides? I remember a few hurdles attempts from high school gym class. I wanted to be graceful and coordinated and fast. Every so often I’d find the rhythm, but mostly it was just all-round awkward. Watching dogs at …