Author: Michelle McKinley

A common misconception is that dogs can’t be happy living in an urban environment. However, keeping dogs in the city just means getting creative when it comes to their daily routine. Besides coming up with ways to keep your pet entertained, fit and happy, you also have the responsibility of being respectful of your neighbors. Here are just a few tips for urban pet parents to help make living in the city easier for you and your four-legged friend.

To make sure your disabled dog rehabilitates safely and appropriately, work with a veterinarian or a licensed physical therapist who has taken canine rehabilitation training. “Some may have actual canine certification, but it is not required,” says Susan E. Davis, PT and owner of Joycare Onsite and author of “Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation for Animals: A Guide for the Consumer.“,Injuries can prevent dogs from maintaining the active and healthy lifestyles they’re used to, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right canine physical therapy, your disabled or injured dog can get back to her happy active self again. Below you’ll find some dog physical therapy exercises you can do with your four-legged friend to form a path toward recovery.

If you feel guilty leaving your precious pup at home, there are plenty of places where she can tag along. Whether you’re going about your daily routine or traveling somewhere new, you can take your canine along for the ride with a bit of etiquette training. Today, pets are considered four-legged members of the family. More retailers, hotels and restaurants are becoming dog-friendly places that want to accommodate their pet-owning clientele.