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I've Got An Active Dog!
Walking
Your Dog - It's Great Exercise
Did
you know that your dog will become inactive, dull, and
overweight if he is confined inside your home for
long periods of time? Not only that, but he is also likely
to develop some type of behavioral problem like excessive barking
or chewing, and will have a tendency to develop an aggressive,
destructive behavior. Therefore, exercise is not only important
because it keeps your dog happy, it is vital for your dog's
physical well-being, as well as his mental health.
Exercise is also an excellent approach for you to bond and
spend some quality time with your beloved pal. In addition,
exercising your dog is also a great benefit for you personally
to stay fit, active, and get your heart pumping. So all in
all, exercise is an activity that can benefit both you and
your dog and is part of the joy of being a dog owner.
Walking
A simple exercise that you and your dog can enjoy is walking.
Your dog requires daily exercise, and walking is an excellent
activity that both you and your canine friend can be a part
of.
The slow, gentle movement of walking helps you and your dog
in several ways: It tones your muscles, provides oxygen to
your heart, and is beneficial to your lungs. If your dog is
not used to walking or if he is a little overweight, start
him off with a short 15 minute walk. Slowly built up the pace
as he gets more used to it.
If you are the type of person who loves to just go out for
a walk and feel the breath of fresh air, then a 1-2 mile of
daily walk is all it takes to keep your dog fit, and maybe
even more if you are up for the challenge. Your dog will certainly
love it, especially if you have one with a high level of energy.
However, if you do not have the time for long walks, or maybe
the idea of walking for 2 miles is simply not your idea of
fun, then your dog will be just as happy if you can only take
him for a quick walk around the block twice a day.
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