Keeping your dog active and healthy is crucial for their well-being. It also prevents their energy from building up to the point when it causes disruptive behaviour at home.
You should ease your dog into an exercise routine and then gradually increase the intensity and length of time. If your dog has any preexisting health conditions, this is of the utmost importance.
Your dog's health can benefit greatly from regular walks. It's a great exercise for you and your dog, and it also stimulates their sense of smell and muscle development. Spending quality time alone with your best friend can strengthen your friendship and prevent either of you from being needy.
You can ease your dog into walks by increasing their duration and distance over time if he or she isn't used to them. Aim for at least 30 minutes of daily walking.
A walk on a surface other than pavement may be preferable when temperatures rise. The paws of your dog could be seriously injured if they walked on asphalt when it was hot. Before beginning a new exercise plan, discuss your pet's paw health and endurance capabilities with your veterinarian.
A snuffle mat is a fantastic way to give your dog a full-body workout if you have the room and the supplies for it. Have your dog search among a pile of tasty treats you've scattered on a mat. Your pet will benefit from the mental and physical stimulation provided by this activity.
Hiding and seeking is another great mental exercise. Try concealing a Bil-Jac or other yummy goodie. Put some Little Jacs Dog Treats in hiding spots throughout the home and watch your dog go crazy trying to track them down. In addition to being fun, this will help train your dog's sense of smell.
Indoor obstacle courses can be made for your dog with common household items like chairs, tables, old boxes, broomsticks, and the like. Don't put undue stress on your dog's joints by making the obstacles too challenging for them to master. If they seem to be exerting themselves too much, they can start to pant excessively, wobble, or even refuse to follow you.
You may provide your dog with the exercise he or she needs without overdoing it by engaging in HIIT (high-intensity interval training) routines. Injuries are more likely to occur if your dog's primary movers and joint stabilizers become fatigued during long sets or complete conditioning sessions.
Many dogs enjoy chasing toys, and this behaviour may be channelled into a calorie-burning activity. You can get a great cardio workout either inside or outside by using a flirt pole and moving around while your dog chases after his toy.
Brain activities that appeal to your dog's innate intelligence are another excellent choice. A snuffle mat is a great method to get your dog moving and give him some mental stimulation by hiding some high-value goodies below. Adding goodies as he finds them is a fun approach to keep him motivated during this exercise. This encourages him to keep digging until he finds the prize.
The mental and physical well-being of your dog will benefit from regular exercise. When dogs don't get enough exercise, they can get disruptive or distracted during obedience training. Dogs can get plenty of exercise and social interaction through playing with other dogs or people.
Please remember that not all dogs and puppies can safely play together. Avoid exposing your puppy to other dogs until you and a trainer or behaviourist have worked through any issues they may have with aggression or extreme submission.
You should look for a secure off-leash area that is big enough for the dogs to run around together but free of dangerous hazards. Maintain vigilance in their games so you can step in case things take a violent turn.
