Channel your dog’s energy with healthy canine exercise
Channel your dog’s energy with healthy canine exercise like fetch, swimming or the mental stimulation of a Kong toy or food puzzle.
Canine exercise
Dogs, especially when they are young, seem to have endless energy. If it’s not channeled properly, that energy can turn into obnoxious and destructive behavior. That’s why canine exercise is key to having a happy, healthy dog.
Making sure your dog gets enough exercise is key to helping him maintain a healthy weight. Be sure your dog gets plenty of healthy canine exercise.
Like people, most dogs need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day. That can include any mixture of dog walks, swimming, hiking or agility.
But take care not to push your dog too hard when he’s young.
Forcing any puppy under the age of six months to exercise for an extended period of time can cause injuries. Forced exercise — any repetitive motion for an extended period of time — causes stress on developing joints and bones. That can include jogging, biking, rollerblading, skateboarding or even sled/cart pulling.
Forced exercise can seriously injure your dog
Forced exercise for an extended period of time can cause serious injury and possibly permanent damage to a puppy or young dog’s joints or bones.
Yoga with your dog: Get the canine and human health benefits of doga
Doga: Enjoy the benefits of incorporating dogs into yoga classes and exercises. Doga is focused on creating a deeper connection between human and dog.
