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Six Summer Activities Your Dog Will Love</B></div> <div> <B>By: Jamie DeBenedetto Founder of the Canine Hiking Club of AZ - www.mydog8az.com</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="4ad9dfc0.jpg" border=0 width="157" height="252" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> With triple digits looming well into the wee hours of the night it takes creative thinking to keep ourselves and our furry companions active through the long Arizona summer. Here are a few entertaining activities you and your dog can explore while waiting for fall’s sweet return.</div> <bR> <div> õ<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Lap it up at the nearest pool, pond or lake.  Swimming is a very low impact exercise and a wonderful way to keep cool while burning energy.  If your pup isn’t a strong swimmer consider swimming with him and/or outfitting him with a canine life jacket.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> õ<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Shop till you drop inside a pet friendly store. Walk the isles or spend time working on socialization and obedience.  Both will mentally and physically tax your dog.  Retailers like Bookman’s, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, PetsMart, Petco, and Sportsman’s Warehouse usually allow leashed dogs. Rules may vary by location, call before you go.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> õ <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Head for the hills.  Literally, take a drive to a higher elevation for some hiking, camping or just wandering through a quaint little town. Flagstaff, Summerhaven, Strawberry, and Prescott are all very dog friendly places within a few hours drive of the valley.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> õ<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Get movin' on a treadmill.  If you have access to one, teach your dog how to walk on it.  Your new workout partner will love spending time with you and the climate controlled environment means no worries about overheating or burned foot pads.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> õ<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Teach some new tricks.  There are tons of games you can play with your dog indoors.  “Find It” – Hide his dinner, treats, favorite toy etc… and have him search the house to find it.  Start off easy and once he learns to use his nose make it harder. “Hide and Seek” – Put your pup in a stay or have someone hold him.  Hide and then call him.  Reward him when he finds you.  This is a great game for kids to do with the dog and it reinforces the come command. “Which Toy?” – Teach your fur-friend to identify his toys by name then send him to retrieve different ones you’ve placed around the house.“Indoor Agility” – Set up a little obstacle course around your home.  Teach him to crawl under chairs, jump over pillows or through a Hoola Hoop. The options are endless.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> õ<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Plan a play date.  Invite some friendly dogs over for inside rough-housing (in a safe room) or outside sprinkler time (in an enclosed yard). If you don’t have the space to offer such an occasion, look into visiting a doggie daycare facility.  There are many around the valley and they usually offer a variety of visitation choices to fit most budgets.  Even once a week would be beneficial for a restless canine.</FONT></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>