Pet owners like you and me tend to think that exercising your dog during the summer can be hazardous for your dog. A lot of people with pets don’t exercise their dogs during the summer because of this mentality. According to experts, dogs need all the exercise they can get each and every day for them to have a good temperament and a good and healthy body. I found a very interesting article that provides some helpful guides for exercising your dog during hot and humid days. Click here to read the article.

It’s 20 degrees, the wind’s kicked up, and the sun just set. I don’t care how sad my dog looks, a walk this evening is out of the question. Even if I wanted to brave it, it is dangerous for him, even with dog boots and a dog coat. But we need to do something. Read the rest of this entry

Running with your dog, especially if you have a high energy, is a great way for both of you to stay in shape. And a brisk 20 minute run may expend as much energy as a 40 minute walk–so you may even fit in that exercise before work without getting up earlier…. Read the rest of this entry

Active dogs need more than a walk to keep them fit.  Taking them for a good bike ride is a nice way to give them and yourself some exercise. Not the easiest thing and certainly not for every dog, but maybe it is for you.  Read on…

Cycling With A Dog — exercise for you and your pooch

Many of a dog’s behavioral problems can be attributed to a lack of proper exercise. Exercise plays a very important part in helping to keep your dog physically, as well as emotionally, happy.

Of course, the physical part of exercise is obvious. Exercise can keep your dog at a proper weight and help him avoid health issues that can derive from being overweight. Giving your dog the proper amount of exercise can help him avoid diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and even some forms of cancer, as well as other issues that may arise from excessive weight (like arthritis).

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