Dog Exercise Info All Dog Owners Need To Be Aware Of
In today's fast-paced world you likely have many demands on your time. For dog owners this often makes it difficult to spend sufficient time with their dogs.
Exercising your dog is one of those things that is easy to put off when time is an issue – it's not as though the dog can complain or anything – but I'd encourage you to make time.
All dogs, regardless of their breed, age, or size need regular exercise. And as a dog owner it is your responsibility to see that they get it.
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Here are five tips to help you design an effective exercise routine for your dog.
1. How Much Exercise Does Your Dog Need?
How much exercise you give your dog depends on a number of factors. As a rule of thumb, working and herding breeds require the most exercise, toy breeds the least.
Big dogs generally need more exercise than smaller dogs, though if your small dog happens to be a terrier you can scrap that guideline. Healthy adult dogs need more exercise than puppies or older dogs.
Theses are, of course, generalizations, but it's quite easy to do a bit of research and find out exactly what your breed's exercise needs are.
2. Pace Exercise Correctly
If you resolve to start exercising your dog, don't start with a 10 mile hike the first day. Start with a shorter walk and scale up, increasing by about 10 minutes a day. Dogs suffer exertion related injuries just as easily as humans.
3. The Best Exercise for Your Dog
Not all dogs have the same level of energy. A two mile walk would just be getting started for a Border Collie, while for a Pekingese it would be exhausting.
Over-exercising a dog is as bad as under-exercising.Don't over-exert your dog. Google the breed and find out about the amount of exercise they need.
4. Play Games
Besides walking, you should definitely incorporate some games into your exercise routine. All dogs love to play, and the cool thing is that it gives them a mental, as well as a physical, workout.
To get the most out of this choose a game that taps into your dog's natural instincts – fetching games for retrievers, chasing games for terriers, finding games for hounds, and so on.
The important thing is to get your dog working and thinking, and games are a great way to do this.
5. Running and Hiking
If you're a jogger, or an outdoor person why not involve your dog in these activities. They are a great way to stengthen your bond with your dog.
Be aware though that these activities are not suitable for all dogs. In particular, you should avoid over-strenuous exercise with dogs that suffer from breathing problems, like Pugs and Bulldogs.
Follow these five tips and you'll have no problem designing an appropriate exercise routine for your dog. You'll be rewarded with a healthy, balanced dog, who loves to spend time with you.
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