Ever Find Yourself Looking for a Reason to Just Say 'Hi'?

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Do you find yourself watching too much reality TV lately? Maybe it’s time you DVR this week’s episode of Dancing with the Stars and get out and meet new people. If you and your dog follow the steps below you’ll find yourself in the company of humans and dogs that you have something in common with.
Step 1:

Visit your local dog park.  Dog parks are a breeding ground for urban dogs and their urban owners. If you live in or near a city, you will see the same people day after day at these dog playgrounds.

Step 2:

Explore the local swimming hole. Whether you live near a beach, lake, or river, you’re bound to find dogs and their owners frolicking in the water.

Step 3:

If you and your dog are both in shape, head out on some local hiking and biking trails. Make sure you have enough drinking water so that when you introduce yourself to new people it’s not to borrow supplies from them.

Step 4:

Join an obedience or dog training class. Even if your dog is already generally behaved, he probably has more to learn! Don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation with your fellow classmates.

Step 5:

Start a dog walking group. Post signs in your neighborhood or apartment complex advertising a bi-weekly walking group that you won’t mind leading up.

Step 6:

Enroll your dog in a volunteer program. Your dog might bring joy to elders in a nursing home or comfort to ailing patients in a hospital. There will be some requirements your dog will have to meet but he will be providing a great service and you will have the opportunity to meet all kinds of new people.

Step 7:

Do some online research. There might be groups in your area that are specific to your dog breed. You and your min-pin might be welcome at a happy hour for small dog owners, or perhaps your Labrador will be invited to a fetching party.

Step 8:

Enter a 5k running race. It’s becoming more and more popular to take your dog along with you on a race, as long as both of you have trained properly. If neither of you are fit enough to run the race, enter as a walker, or at least watch from the sidelines and take note of all the dog owners participating.

Turn off the tube and try something new. It’s time for you and your best friend to get off the couch and out into the world!
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This article was written by Colling Walker and provided by pet-super-store.com which is pet supplies store that features dog car seat covers, aluminum dog crates and dog carriers.
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