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About Melissa Wiser
Expertise
I have Raised, Socialized, Trained, and Acclimated Dogs for over 40 years. I have worked with Children, and recently have written a Book entitled: "AND PUPPY MAKES 3 (4 or 5 or 6)...which encompasses a range from "Choosing the Right Dog for you and your Family"...to the Care, Training, and Medical needs of your puppy. My Co-Author is a Family Psychologist, and we emphasize "Motivational Tools" and Reasons to own a Dog for you and your Family....the Family that "Plays Together" ...."Stays Together"!

Experience
Raising, Training, and Teaching Individuals and Children the "Benefits" to Owning the "Right" Dog! My area of Expertise would encompasse over 40 years of experience with Breeding and Raising over 5 Breeds of Dogs.

Organizations
American Kennel Club

Publications
New Book Entitled: "AND PUPPY MAKES 3" (4 or 5 or 6)...to be out soon!

Education/Credentials
Two Years of Pre-Vet courses, As well as over 40 years of "Hands-On" Experience..with many Training Seminars as well as "One on One" individual Help sessions.

Awards and Honors
V 55 World Sieger Show in Germany Reserve Champion Siegerin here in the USA Many titles in Junior Handling,

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Dogs - Amount of play time

Expert: Melissa Wiser - 11/3/2009

Question
I was just wondering about the amount of exercise/play time that is recommended for my dogs. I have 3 pitbull/mix dogs. One is 2-1/2 years old and the other two are now 2 years old. Right now I give them about an 1-1/2 to 2 hours of play time in the morning (6a-8a)and about 4 hours in the afternoon (230p-6:30p). With the bad economy, I need to put in more hours at work and was hoping to cut down on their play time, but don't want to hurt them in the process and/or wake up to damages. Their play time consists of them just running around and playing with each other in a fenced yard 32'x 58'. After play time they get put in their separate kennels to sleep or chew as they chew. Any suggestions?

Answer
Hello Vicky;
I am travelling...you sound like a great owner!!! I think your program sounds great...if anything you are a model for others to follow.
I really cannot give you much more than a great going gal...as these dogs are going to chew, but, great toys, tugs, and bones are the best to give them, to keep them busy!
The Ball throwing if they like that after you get home is a great diversion as well.
Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you!
Best regards, and than you for your question...
If you have to cut their time, it won't hurt them, just love them more when you get home!!
Sincerely,
Melissa

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