Tina, I'm not a dog person either, but Jess brought this guy (Ozzy, after Ozzy Osbourne) home in 2006 and he was so wittle and I fell madly in love. he's the bestest doggy I have ever had! He potty trained himself!
I have never, ever been able to do the Plank, much less the Side plank..My wrist are too weak, lol! But I'll try.
I do my push ups either off the step bench or on my resistance ball.