Human beings often make time to work out at a gym or go for
a run. Some love it and some do it grudgingly. Most people know that some kind
of exercise is important for our bodies, whether or not they follow through
with it. As with many of the topics we’ve written about, this is another
similarity between humans and our pets.
Throughout history, many dogs have been bred to be working
dogs, such as hunting, herding, or protecting. As this is less common but we
still have certain breeds of dogs that will need more exercise
than others (though all need some).
You might think that if you have a big backyard, your dog is
all set. This isn’t the case. Just because someone has a home gym or buys the
next exciting exercise equipment from an infomercial doesn’t mean they use it,
right?
In order for your dog to get the exercise he or she needs,
he or she will need an exercise buddy! Yes, just like some people have
accountability partners to go to the gym, your dog needs you or a family member
to encourage and assist them with their exercise.
Some ideas of exercise to do with your dog:
- Go for a walk or a run—and let the dog lead the adventure.
- Play that old standby, fetch.
- Have a doggy play date so they can play together.
