Forever Young.

A short time ago Lacie posted these comments on our blog.

She was obviously in awe of my muscular body and handsome features.

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place said...
Taffy...are you really gonna be nine years old? Just looked at ur birth year...2000??? We thought you were just a young puppers!!!! Oh my....(Lacie drops her eyes and rapidly flutters her lashes...she tends to flirt outrageously with older men....well, and younger men too...)Um...are you usin' some kinda fur dye to keep lookin' so young and so very very handsome????Flirty barks,Laciegirlie

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place said...
Oh my...that lovely Welshie statue you have in the bush....is that for sale on ebay UK??? Pawfectly proportioned with a strong muscle butt....and an attractive tailey po!!!!!We need one of those in our yardie!!!
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So I have been thinking about her most flattering remarks and feel I need to share with you the secrets of staying young, fit and healthy.

First of all there must be plenty of time for

Rest and relaxation.

Make sure your bed is comfortable, filled with your favourite toys to ensure a good sleep.

Relax in the fresh air with your paws up.

Take up a hobby.

Fishing for example.

Eating and drinking.

A well balanced diet is of the utmost importance.

Steak must be lean, no gristly bits and of a decent size.

Drink plenty of fresh water

Exercise

Now this is the key to staying in prime condition

Encourage family members to join you.

Stretching relieves tension

Leaping strengthens the leg muscles.
and barking at the same time certainly keeps the lungs working at full capacity.

Practice ball skills.
Try and run a few miles each day

Keep up your social skills and run with a friend



Get your hoomans to throw your ball for you

Smile frequently.

It helps keep those wrinkles at bay.

Exercise the jaw muscles.


Bend and stretch.

Keeps the thighs well toned.

A healthy mind

Develop your thought processes. Multi task.

Supervise your hoomans and play at the same time.

Communicate often. Have debates and offer constructive criticism.

Meet friends

Keep in touch with family. It is always good to make sure older members are still in fine fettle.

With Duffy my older sister

Visit educational establishments and buildings of historical interest. There is always so much more you can learn.

Appearance

Keep your coat in tip-top condition.

Ensure you receive regular grooming sessions.

Take good care of your teeth and gums.

Brush regularly.

A good gnaw helps clean teeth.

Floss regularly.

Beard of Airedale is extremely effective.

Appearance

Whenever you go out make sure your lead and collar are clean, neat and tidy.

Any accessories are neat.

This is how I stay fit, healthy and look exceedingly suave, even if I do say so myself..

Taffy.