Wheatie and Toby getting Fit As Fido

Positive Impressions Are Enhanced When Exercising

Take a lesson from Wheatie and Toby and enjoy a spirited romp in your yard. Exercise is important for both our mental and physical health. And a recent study in the journal Appetite found that our impressions about people are [...]


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Things Your Dog Doesn’t Want You To Know Book Review and Giveaway

If you love dogs — and if you’re here at Fit As Fido, you must! — then you’re going to love this week’s giveaway. Things Your Dog Doesn’t Want You To Know is a hilarious book, told in the voices [...]


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Free Eye Exams For Working Dogs

My friends Shelley and therapy dog Wally reminded me about free eye exams that are being offered this month for working dogs. The ACVO and Merial are once again offering free screening eye examinations to working dogs throughout the US, [...]


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The Power of Wagging Tails Is Finalist For Foreword Book of the Year Award

The editors of Foreword Reviews just announced their finalists for 2011 Book of the Year Awards and The Power of Wagging Tails was selected as a finalist in the Health category! Thanks to everyone whose stories are included in this [...]


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Catch My Chat on PAWsitive radio and Get Inspired to Find a Job for Your Pup

In case you weren’t able to catch our chat this weekend, you can listen to my Saturday chat with author and fellow therapy dog handler Charmaine Hammond. Listen and get inspired to find a job for your dog. Listen to [...]


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Pawesome Deals Can Support Canine Support Teams

The Doggie Donation Corps just learned for a great way for you to get good deals on stuff for your favorite pup AND support the incredible work of Canine Support Teams. If you’ve been a Fit As Fido visitor for [...]


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Join Today’s Online Therapy Dog Chat

Today, I’ll be chatting with fellow therapy dog handler and author of On Toby’s Terms Charmaine Hammond about the amazing work of therapy dogs. Join us on BlogTalk Radio today at 5 PM EST. Listen to our stories and call [...]

 

Books by Dr. Marcus


Fit as Fido
A Doctor's Guide to Dog Therapy and Healing: The Power of Wagging Tails
Therapy Dogs in Cancer Care: A Valuable Complementary Treatment
Your Cancer and Your Dog (Due for release July 2013, Diamedica Publishing)