Free How to Raise a Jewish Dog by Rabbis of Boca Raton Theological Seminary, Barbara Davilman Page A

ride
No
Bicycling — dog runs alongside bike on leash
No
Normal bike speed exhausting to dog; slower speed causes bike to “stall,” fall over onto dog, litigious pedestrian, etc.
Pilates
No
Whole thing too weird for dog to be part of
Martial arts (judo, jujitsu, tae kwon do, tae bo, krav maga, kung fu, tang soo do, hwa rang do, capoeira, etc.)
No
Loud martial arts shouts disorient, frighten, dog. Dog will attack teacher and other students who “menace” owner
EXERCISE APPAREL AND EQUIPMENT
    In general, by exercising we mean hiking or walking—and not, therefore, “playing” in the relatively safe confines of a dog
     run or other, similar kind of park. Exercise is a prolonged activity that, by definition, takes you and the dog away from
     the security of the home and into unfamiliar neighborhoods or city streets, canyons, fields, forests, beaches, highways, and
     other potentially dangerous places.
    For this reason, because it’s better to be safe than sorry and you never know what kind of lunatics are out there, we suggest
     the following equipment as a bare minimum for exercising.

    Working out with a Pilates ball is not appropriate for dogs. As for the Pilates benches with the mats and the weights and
     the pulleys, don’t even go there.
Minimum Necessities for Exercising a Dog Being Raised Jewish
    • First aid kit: In case of falls, scrapes, attacks by coyotes or other dogs, etc.
    • Bottled water: One for you, one for dog. Better yet, two for each.
    • Benadryl: For snakebites, allergies (the dog’s), poison ivy, etc.
    • Material or a sweatshirt: For fashioning a sling, “sledge,” stretcher, or other device for physically transporting dog in
     case of injury, or if it just gets too tired to walk anymore, or if it’s too hot
    • Cell phone: For summoning police, fire, EMTs, helicopters, coast guard, etc., in case of emergencies
    • Camera feature in cell phone: For taking photos of how cute dog is so you don’t forget
    • Swiss Army knife (10-blade minimum): For all-around survival needs
    • Flare: For nighttime emergencies
    • Crossword puzzle/book/iPod: To pass time while waiting for dog to come back
    • Can of Mace: For warding off hoodlums, other (nasty) dogs and/or their owners
    • Mini-bullhorn: To call dog after she runs off in search of God knows what
    • Whistle: See Mini-bullhorn
    • Squeaky toy: To lure dog back once she is in sight
    • Snacks and cookies: To lure dog back
    • Snacks and cookies for other dogs: To lure your dog back by showing her that other dogs are having a great time getting snacks
     from you
    • GPS tracking device: To avoid getting lost
    • Tissues: To wipe away tears after dog “runs away forever,” until she comes back
    • Sunblock: In case looking for dog requires you to leave shaded area
    • Flashlight: For nighttime emergencies and for reading book
    • Extra sweater: For you, after sundown
    • Extra sweater: For dog
    • Preprinted lost dog posters (laminated): Should include name and nicknames; photo of dog; general description of her appearance;
     favorite foods, favorite toys, favorite movies, favorite color, etc.; and your cell, home, work, neighbor’s, mother’s, therapist’s,
     and attorney’s phone numbers
    • Tape/hammer and nails/tacks/pushpins: For mounting poster
    • Deli platter (at home): To reward search parties who help you find lost dog
    • Wagon or stroller: For others to transport you (while holding dog) back home if both of you are injured, too tired, or it’s
     too hot

    Owner with absolute minimum necessities for hiking with dog. (Not shown: bullhorn, sunglasses, rain poncho, paperback book
     in backpack, wagon or stroller, deli platter for rescue workers who help find dog)
FALSE EXERCISE
    Some activities, however strenuous, cannot rightly be construed as exercise, and should not be considered adequate substitutes
     for an actual walk. They include:
    • Running from window to window barking at mailman
    • Running