Help! My Dog's as Fat as Me

So, did you have a good weekend? Did it include a few cheeky ones at your local followed by a) a curry b) a kebab or c) a pizza?

Or maybe you're one of the Britons who possibly has a drink problem but disguise it by drinking at home - because the booze is that much cheaper (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6461359.stm).

Well, whatever you've done this weekend, it's more than likely that you ate or drank a little too much. And that's why Britain is becoming ever lardier, year-on-year. This is a FACT!

Now, here's another thing; people tend to think that if you have a dog, you're more likely to be slimmer...because of all the exercise you do - with your pet pooch. WRONG! Having a dog in your life does not mean, necessarily, that you keep those excess pounds at bay. Because if you overindulge, it's likely you slip the dog a few snacks on the sly too.

Up to now, TV programmes have targeted humans for weight loss (Celebrity Fat Club, Look Good Naked, 10 Years Younger, The Diet Doctors, Gillian McKeith...you know them, you've probably watched them. I know the Mistress has!) And then there have been the doggy versions through programmes like It's Me or the Dog - Diet Special.

Well now BBC 3 have cottoned on to the fact that fat dog may well mean fat owner! I know when I was carrying too much weight, the Mistress wasn't exactly size zero!!! Sad but true.

So, tonight at 8.30pm on BBC3 you can watch.... Help! My Dog's as Fat as Me.

I haven't seen it yet but the scary thing is, "after three months, the remaining three pairs (finalists) head off to face some of the toughest dog agility courses at London's Olympia, where they compete for the title of Fat Dog Champion 2007".

Now don't get me wrong, I applaud the double header of pet and owner shifting the pounds but to be crowned Fat Dog Champion 2007 gives out the wrong message, in my opinion.

It just says, we're lardy and we're proud of it. Why do all the diet clubs crown their weight-loss champions "Slimmer of the Year" - it's not Fatty of the Year or Lardarse of the Year, is it?

Here’s how the programme works, according to the BBC’s website:

Every other weekend for three months the dogs and their owners attend the Fat Dogs Fitness Centre. Under the watchful eye of Julian and his miniature dachshund Lulu, dog behaviourist Amy Hatcher and vet Paul Manktelow, the contestants learn activities from the world of dog sports like orienteering, hydrotherapy and the doggie treadmill.

At the end of each visit is the dreaded Weigh Off where the couples find out if they've worked hard enough to hit their targets. Each dog and their owner face the moment of truth as they step up to the scales together to reveal their joint weight.

And just in case you’re in any doubt who the presenters are, Julian Bennett is from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, so expect some straight talking!!

The two couples that have lost the least weight then go head-to-head in a challenge based on an activity they've learned during their visit. The losing duo is then eliminated from the contest...

Blimey!

Of course, it will come as no surprise to dog lovers that there are a couple of Labradors in the line-up. Yes, we’re a greedy breed – life IS one snacking opportunity so constant vigilance is required but when you read about Violet, the chocolate Labrador, it breaks your heart:

“Retired Angie simply loves her dog Violet too much. Angie admits she's 'killing Violet with kindness', because she can't resist giving treats to her already overweight dog. All four of the Labradors that Angie owned in the past have died from weight-related problems, and she's determined that the same will not happen to Violet.”

Well, we can only hope that Angie gets the message and that Violet doesn’t make it two thirds of another hat trick of dead dogs.

So, if you’re fighting the flab and your dog doesn’t have a defined waistline, this is the show for you. Enjoy!

Woof Woof

Comments

[Onion]

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[Rachel Van Den Bergen]

This stupid prosecution law about fat pets has put me off buying pets. if your dog likes to eat, it likes to eat and if it doesn't it will whine, bark and slaver until it does. I have always had pets with healthy appetites which we called names like Tubby and Pudding. They never had any weight related health problems. I think it is another silly fad and it makes me angry.

[Rachel Van Den Bergen]

This stupid prosecution law about fat pets has put me off buying pets. if your dog likes to eat, it likes to eat and if it doesn't it will whine, bark and slaver until it does. I have always had pets with healthy appetites which we called names like Tubby and Pudding. They never had any weight related health problems. I think it is another silly fad and it makes me angry.

[Laurie - weight loss 4 busy women]

well, it's says the pet get like its owner :)

[Teri Salvador]

Come and see what I said about Fat Dogs, and Fat Cats, really interesting posts.
Good stuff.

[Teri]

Its not so much as dogs eating too much its the fat and sugar content of commercial pet foods. To counteract that more natural foods without the additives and some more walks in the day will keep a dog slim and trim.

[Rachel Van Den Bergen]

they keep bringing out new and improved pet food to make profit. That doesn't help either. They should just stick to one.

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