Exercise My Dog » energy http://www.exercisemydog.com A healthy dog is a happy dog and has a happy owner. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:06:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Offer Your Dog An Active Lifestyle http://www.exercisemydog.com/offer-your-dog-an-active-lifestyle/ http://www.exercisemydog.com/offer-your-dog-an-active-lifestyle/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:12:17 +0000 Tranndee http://www.exercisemydog.com/?p=291

Dogs are still looked upon as a man’s best friend, but unfortunately, many of these dogs tend to feast or play with the things that are valuable to you. It is because they have that characteristic of being active, but they live with a Television addicted couch potato. A awkward relationship can possibly develop out of this incompatible trait or worst, can make a dog feel miserable and missing.

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The spaniel breeds dates back at least 500 years in the UK, originally bred to flush out woodcocks for hunters to shoot. The American Cocker Spaniel was bred in the late 1800s from the English Cocker Spaniel and was brought to Canada and the United States. This is the smallest hunting dog breed. American Cocker Spaniel
Breed type
  • Sport / Gun / Hunting dog
Physical characteristics
  • compact sized dog with strong, straight legs
  • long ears, almost reaching the nos
  • profuse, thick, silky medium to long coat
Personality
  • moderate-energy dogs
  • friendly to people, good with children, can get along with other dogs
  • sweet, cheerful and eager to please
  • playful, but sensitive–they don’t take well to teasing or harsh training
Best exercises Because these dogs are bred to accompany hunters, they do have a lot of stamina, but are only moderately energetic. They usually aren’t bouncing off the walls if they don’t have regular exercise, but you still need to let them burn off some energy.

  • Walks – long, steady walks are great.
  • Running – with conditioning, Cocker Spaniels are good running dogs for short times (20 – 30 minutes a couple days a week). Start slowly and consider keeping her coat shorter.
  • Hiking – long, low-key hikes are great, just watch that his coat doesn’t get tangled in branches and bramble.
  • Agility – Cocker Spaniels have enough energy for this sport and many do compete. If you think it’s right for your dog, you can train for fun or for competition. See more here.
  • Dog Parks – because Cocker Spaniels are generally friendly with other dogs, if you feel yours if well socialized, let her romp with friends for a bit.
Suggested exercise plan
  • 1 session / day for 20 – 30 minutes each
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