Fit As Fido

About the Book

Let your dog teach you to live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life! Companionship with your pet can be used as a means and a motivator to increase your own physical and mental fitness. This fun and easy-to-read book provides practical tips for learning healthy lifestyle habits from a four-legged friend. Pooch-proven advice for better living includes methods to adopt successful exercise and dieting strategies, re-focus how you approach food shopping, make sleep a top priority, and reduce harmful stress effects by improving social interactions. Easy-to-learn relaxation techniques, food portion sizes, and sleep needs for every age are included in this book. There are also "dog-approved" recipes that detail why including specific foods in your diet will improve different aspects of your health. Why not follow the lead of your canine personal trainer, and start to enjoy a happier, healthier life, today!

About the Author

Dawn A. Marcus, MD is a neurologist and professor at the University of Pittsburgh and consultant for Del Monte’s “Power of Paws” program, encouraging human health through dog companionship. An internationally-recognized speaker and educator, Dr. Marcus has written six medical books and received the National Headache Foundation Media Excellence Award.