It is imperative that every dog exercises on a regular basis regardless of breed, age, gender, or size. Safari veterinary care center has on countless occasions proven that dogs that exercise frequently are generally well-behaved, obedient, and composed. Dogs need steady or regular exercise, irrespective of breed, age, or even size.
The benefits of exercises are numerous. It can radically improve strength and endurance, improve metabolism and the overall health of your dog, reduce pain and increase mobility or flexibility.
I will be sharing thirteen exercising ideas which worked for my pooch, Fred:
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Short walks:
A fifteen-to-thirty-minute walk daily will do your dog a lot of good. Give them time to explore and praise them frequently so that walks are reinforced as a positive experience.
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Jogs and runs:
Start with a two-minute walk to warm both you and your dog up, then using verbal cues get them to speed it up a notch. As soon as you notice that your dog is having trouble keeping up the pace, slow down and ease them gradually into a slower pace.
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Go for a hike:
Hiking is a great way to explore the outdoors with your dog as it introduces them to lots of new sights and scents. Ensure that your dog is on a leash for safety reasons.
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Agility classes:
Have you heard of dog yoga classes? They are known as doga classes.
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Play the game of fetch:
The game of fetch is a good way for your dog to burn some calories. Get a ball or a stick, throw it and instruct your dog to retrieve it for you. As soon as they get the hang of it, you can play continuously together.
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Hide & Seek:
Hide and seek is a fun game that keeps your dog moving around while using some of its natural scents tracking abilities in a mentally stimulating way. You could hide and encourage them to find you. It can also be done with treats.
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Play tug-of-war:
This is a good way for your dog to burn extra energy as they tug at the toy or rope.
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Make them climb the stairs:
If you have a staircase in your apartment, this is perfect. Remember to shower them with praises when they climb the stairs or get you something to keep them motivated.
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Take Your Dog Swimming:
Swimming is a great way to exercise your dog especially if they have mobility issues such as arthritis.
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Chasing bubbles:
Blow a couple at a time and encourage your dog to chase before it hits the ground.
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Obedience training:
The best way to help your pets exercise and follow your instructions is to train them for the same. Apart from that, it is always good to spend time with your pups as it thrills them.
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Take them to parks:
Dog parks are another great way for your dog to make new friends as dogs like to socialize with other dogs. They will also burn calories while playing with one another.
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Stand-up paddleboarding:
Dogs of all sizes can ride on the nose of the stand-up paddleboards.
