What is 1 Good Reason to Exercise Your Dog?
Summer boredom impacts not only your two-legged kids but your four-legged kids as well. Bored kids and dogs spell “t-r-o-u-b-l-e”! One way to address summer boredom is by keeping your dogs exercised and plumb wore out! All kidding aside, did you know that exercising your dog is important ALL year long – not just during the summer? It’s true. Exercise promotes good health and reduces problem behaviors in your dog.
We all want our dog to be healthy, right? Well, a good daily dose of exercise will definitely promote good health. Exercise builds strong bones and muscles in dogs just like it does in you! Strong bones and muscles are essential building blocks for good health. They keep your dog protected against illness and injury. Those long lean muscles will keep your dog flexible and mobile so he can continue to run, jump and play. Exercise also prevents diseases that can plague aging dogs. Cardiovascular disease, liver disease, cancer and obesity are three such diseases that can result from poor exercise habits. Starting good habits now will last your dog a lifetime, literally. Exercise your dog today! First start with a trip to the vet for an exam to make sure your pup is healthy enough to increase physical activity. Then you can adjust the intensity and duration according to your dog’s level of fitness.
What happens when your kids get bored? If they’re like most kids, they’ll either nag you or get into mischief! A dog will do the same if he is bored! Destructive and problematic behaviors are often times a direct result of a bored, unexercised dog. A dog is an inquisitive creature, by nature. He is always up for some type of challenge whether it is physical or mental – and believe me, if you don’t provide the challenge, he’ll create his own. Your dog’s predatory instincts demand that he explore the world in which he lives. A nice long walk or romp at the dog park will fulfill those demands. Say good bye to problem behaviors such as jumping on people, chewing your favorite shoes and even aggressive behavior. Again, poor behaviors are often masking a deeper issue and we can often point to boredom and lack of exercise. Exercising is imperative to keep your dog healthy and quite frankly, out of trouble. When exercising in the heat always take precautions and look for these signs of your pet overheating.
Remember to be safe, healthy and have a happy Summer!
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