My New Personal Trainer: Meet the Bear

This October, it will be two years since my back injury. After all the weekly chiropractic adjustments and therapy, I have progressed from being unable to walk to walking with a cane and finally no longer need the cane. Combining the recovery with the COVID quarantine and becoming a home cook, I need a personal trainer.

Bear came home less than a week ago, and he has been my trainer ever since. He is a golden retriever puppy, and he is full of energy. Bear is too young to take for walks in the park, so he rides in a stroller when we take Teddy. I am working on building upper body strength and strengthening my legs and back with this exercise.

Bear runs around the house and backyard in full zoomie mode. I must keep up with him, so I am building my speed and distance with this aerobic exercise. I am getting more steps!

I am working on collecting cuddles and upper body strength (wink wink).
"Ok, mom, it is time to get out of the chair and play ball!" Bear is tough!

Bear makes sure that I touch my toes and practice squats, trying to figure out what he has in his little mouth and what toy might be interesting next. Thanks to Bear, I now have to stay active!

I am progressing, feeling better, and having fun, thanks to Bear. Bear will continue to be a great personal trainer for many years. Thanks, Bear!

We didn’t adopt Bear because I needed a trainer. We wanted to add to our family, and Teddy is perfect for us. Dogs have this unique ability to become whatever we need, and Teddy nailed it. I wanted to adopt a dog from Teddy’s family. So I again reached out to Laura Finco, Argus Golden Retrievers. We adopted Teddy from Laura, and Bear is Teddy’s nephew.

In this photo (left to right) are Teddy's sister and puppy mom, Aurora, Teddy's birth mom, Matilda, and in the background, the puppies.
The Bear and Dr. Teddy are in this photo (left to right).

Jim and I benefit from living with Dr. Teddy and the Bear. They fulfill so many needs, and we love them so much!

Teddy and Bear
Teddy and Bear

Do you have a furry personal trainer that you would enjoy sharing? Please share in the comments below.

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