Category Archives: Exercise

Exercise is very important in caring for your Newf. Exercise has cardiovascular benefits, maintains muscle mass that supports joints and improves his mental well-being. When the weather is at a disadvantage for you or your Newf, it is no less important. In periods of heat and/or high humidity, this requires careful judgment and management.

POST-CHRISTMAS 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by BigFootClub

Christmas 2012, Part II: On Christmas Eve, it was time to deliver a veterinarian present, pick up the meat for Christmas dinner and run a few other errands.  There were extra treats needed for their Christmas bags, so the Newfs … Continue reading →

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THE LOG HOG

Posted on July 11, 2012 by BigFootClub

In our area, the best times to harvest timber are during late fall through winter and during the dry period in summer.  This is partly because there is usually water in the creek and river crossings.  For the veneer quality timber, … Continue reading →

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EXERCISE VS. HEAT

Posted on August 4, 2011 by BigFootClub

It was 96 at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, and the dogs had been inside all day while we went to the fair.  (I know that summers were good for fairs at one time, but it’s a blistering experience these … Continue reading →

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SWIMMING!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by BigFootClub

9/20/10 Parker is one of those Newfs who KNOWS! When you are close to a body of water.  He loves swimming, and his enthusiasm is contagious.  Since we live in between about four major lakes, we take them out occasionally … Continue reading →

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