How Long Should You Run Your Dog For?
Dear Adam:I have a Shepherd/Malamute "Newt." She's great. I have a couple of problems with her but I won't waste your time with them as I have found them addressed at your site and in your book.I "run" Newt in the bush, she is either in front of the truck or behind it, running as fast as she can. I stop when she slows down and we take a 5-10 minute break. Each time we stop, I open the door to the truck and let her decide if she's had enough. Lately it's been me who has had enough (she wants to run for longer and longer periods of time) and I tell her to get into the truck.
My question: Should I limit how far she runs (for her own good) and can it be too cold for a long run?Regards,Sally.Dear Sally:Thanks for the question.To be honest... I don't know.Usually my advice is to let common sense rule. But to be specific, it's really a health question that you should consult with your veterinarian before beginning any extensive exercise program with your dog.As a general rule, you need to build up your dog's endurance. I usually start a dog at a 10 to 15 minute jog, and over the course of several weeks, gradually build up the duration to anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on your dog.By the way... it's best to run your dog on dirt, gravel, sand or grass.
Running your dog on concrete should be avoided if possible.To read more of my dog training ramblings, read about my book (click below): http://tinyurl.com/4efaqSecrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!.
Self-defense Expert to Present a 2-Day Combat Handgun Seminar for Law Enforcement & Security Professionals and Concerned Citizens
Self-defense expert Jeffrey M. Miller, founder and director of Warrior Concepts International, will be conducting a defensive combat handgun seminar on Saturday and Sunday, March 19th & 20th, at his company's training facility in Sunbury, Pa.
The primary purpose of the seminar is to teach participants the skills necessary for safely and effectively using and defending against a handgun in a life-threatening situation.
Through the use of time-tested and proven tactics, strategies and techniques, participants will come to understand the effect and illusions accepted as reality from TV and movies; and, they will learn the difference between target shooting and realities of a self-defense situation involving a firearm."In general, people are under false-assumptions and totally unprepared for the realities of a self-defense situation involving the use of firearms," says Miller, a former federal police officer, private investigator, and bodyguard.
"This includes...
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Virtual Assistant Networking Announces Premier Partner Program
Vancouver, British Columbia (ContentDesk) August 8, 2006 -- Virtual Assistant Networking (VAN), todays largest online virtual assistant (VA) organization is pleased to reveal its Premier Partner Program. This program is designed to provide a variety of tools and resources to the rapidly growing virtual assistant industry including discounted memberships to VA organizations and reduced pricing on materials.VAN continually strives to increase benefits for their 2800+ members while still maintaining their high professional standards. According to Tawnya Sutherland, VAN founder, This program truly is a win-win situation. Not only are VAN members receiving substantial discounts on the products and services theyre most likely to use, but the affiliates are offered a chance to get in on the ground floor. They gain exposure through out this large group of virtual professionals and are provided the opportunity to remain in the spotlight as this industry continues to explode.
VAN has...
Virtual Assistant Networking Announces Premier Partner Program
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Maintaining Your Motivation
I recently spoke to a group of sales professionals at the end of their training conference. The attendees had participated in many learning sessions over a two day period ? most of which were product related. I was scheduled to speak after dinner and I was somewhat concerned how attentive they would be by this time. Fortunately, in the days preceding, the company had structured the entire program to create energy, excitement and to foster a sense of team enthusiasm. They had a theme and encouraged their vendors to incorporate the theme into each of their individual presentations.
They awarded prizes for the team with the most energy and highest level of participation, and by the time dinner was served, the group was pumped. They were excited. And they were highly motivated and charged up. When I left that evening, I knew that these individuals would bring a renewed energy and drive to their work place. I was also confident that the company would see a definite increase in their...
Maintaining Your Motivation
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