"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nothing beats a leisurely walk with your dog—and, of course, the benefits of walking are numerous. But ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Some runners—this author included—like running solo. It’s not that I don’t ...

Running with your dog can feel like the best part of your day—or like you’ve accidentally signed up for improv slapstick. The right leash can make the difference between a relaxed, connected jog and a ...

Paco, a red heeler puppy, came into my life like most other high-stakes things my husband and I have under our roof—after months of theoretical deliberation, then a swift Craigstlist purchase when we ...

The city is fining people who let their dogs roam off-leash $1,000. I say good. I’m a runner, and I can’t count the number of times dogs have snapped, lurched and barked at me as I went past. Perhaps ...

Mandatory leash laws may be the simplest solution to out-of-control dogs, but that doesn't make them the best. The rules are punitive to people who've invested time and money to train their dog. I've ...