30 Days to my Marathon Pupilates/Doga Challenge.......

October. 17, 2014- For my last 30 days until my marathon I have decided to add at least one new exercise into the training mode. From today until November 16th, 2014, I will be adding one pupilates or doga move/ pose into the mix. And not only that but I will be sharing it with you! To add to things I will be adding a healthy tip for you and your dog each day. So sit, and stay and tune in daily for my blogs and vlogs to help both you, me and our dogs to greater health and happiness. Added BONUS- you will get some bonding time with your dog or dogs as well!



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Today's exercise is a Pupilates move called the Look and Twist!

Human exercise: Basically you will sit or kneel and look forward, take a deep breathe in through the nose and then look to the left exhaling through the nose.....then look forward and repeat on the other side!

Dog Exercise: Have your dog sit and look forward, and bring their attention to the left as they look over their shoulder, and then forward and repeating on the other side. This is also a great way to teach the command LEAVE IT!......To help the dog through the moves of this exercise or stretch, you will have a treat (or toy) in your hand and you will have the dog follow the treat or toy as you help them look left, forward, and to the right. Hey, wait a second you just accomplished two things at once here! Incredible.....You got it going on!......Oh wait, I think that was three things, you also bonded with your dog during this exercise! AMAZING JOB!

Along with my daily exercise move for today, my healthy tip for you and your dog is:
to have a meal together. Now this can be a homemade snack or a full meal together. But the act of sharing that meal is so rewarding and healthier than eating alone. And hopefully if you sit down to a meal with the rest of your family, you will include the dog in on that meal as well. Now I am not saying to have them sit at the table (on a chair and eat of the table with you), but feed your dog at the same time as the humans in the household, and let the dog sit by your feet and eat their own food- whether you opt to make it yourself or not (hopefully so).  This will also teach your dog they do not have to beg at the table as they will be eating along with you all and enjoying the company of the family while doing so! More bonding time people and pups! If you need a few recipes to get you started on cooking for you and your dog so you can all enjoy the same meal, check out my new book mentioned above for a few great recipes!

And stay tuned everyday for another exercise of the day and some more healthy tips,  in the 30 day challenge of mine until my marathon!