Good Causes

Goodwill has served more than 2.4 million people through its employment and training programs, provided 20.1 million with workforce development services. Over 170,000 people have earned a job with Goodwill’s help & 7.5 million have benefited from its personal and family support services last year. It has 2,500 retail stores and an online auction site. I just bought 2 items from one of its stores in Santa Monica yesterday (see my previous blog).

Do you know that spcaLA has dog training classes? Work with expert trainers to get you in a right relationship with your dog for a lifetime of happiness. Their techniques focus on positive reinforcement and fun. Join a class like basic obedience for dogs and puppies, agility (for the novice or the competitor), specialty classes like Fun Nose Work, Click-a-Trick, and more! It also offers a FREE behavior helpline to answer your questions on animal training. Just call: 800-772-2521 X 260.

HSUS store

HSUS (The Human Society of U.S) is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization. Do you know it has an online store has everything that your pet needs? It has "Keep Cool Mats" for dogs that will give immediate relief and reduce the risk of an overheated pet. You'll also find gifts for the loved ones on your list, including jewelry, apparel, and decorative accents for the home.

Visit the websites of your favorite charities and find out more about them.

Fit-Twist
http://www.fit-twist.net

Fit Fun Dogs
http://fun-dogs.webs.com

Fit Fun Dogs

Do you love or own a dog? Want to have

a Fit Fun dog? Connect with other dog

lovers. Join us. Daily exercise and good

nutrition = Fit Fun Dogs. We are a

healthy online pet store and a social

networking site.

Say "hi" to my dog Sparky, a 2-year old female that I adopted from the shelter. We are a part of the Fit-Twist family. I am also an event planner who organizes Fit Fun activities for dog owners with my Fun-Dogs group. It's free to join and most events are cheap or free. There's a cost to running this group so we are looking for supporting members or sponsors. Say no to puppy mills and adopt a dog or find a reputable breeder at AKC. I am a member of SPCALA and HSUS. 

Doga: Yoga for Dogs

If you enjoy practicing yoga, perhaps your dog will too. Dogs are already very adept at stretching and getting themselves into a peaceful state of relaxation, so they are a natural when it comes to yoga. What exactly is doga? “The class is just like any other yoga class I would teach, but the dog is incorporated into all the poses.”  Doga instructor, Suzi Teitelman said. Doga includes relaxing massage, stretching, rubbing, omming, loving, flowing and breathing.

The Benefits of Doga

Just like people after a good yoga session, dogs seem to feel happy, excited and free. Some even seem to feel proud. The long-term benefits of doga are better health, flexible and toned bodies, and a closer bond with their human.  Not only does doga have all kinds of benefits, it gives you a loving experience with your dog.  I want to teach a free doga class for a group.

Tips
Invest in exercise and healthy food to take care of yourself and your dog. Don't think you're saving money by getting cheap, mostly junk food. We are what we eat. U.S.A is the fattest country. 70% of Americans are now overweight says the report, a number that will balloon to 75% in 2020. Food researchers indict the couch-and-mouse lifestyle, with people watching more T.V. and clicking online. That's why I'm on the PCTV Diet.

Fit Fun Dogs
http://fun-dogs.webs.com

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Fit-Twist: Yoga with a Twist

http://www.fit-twist.net