Your dog needs exercise……but how much?gg

Exercise is very important for a dog but the amount that a dog needs can vary on several different factors. One key factor is the type of breed your dog is. The amount of exercise a dog needs also depends on the energy level of your dog and his personality.

There are certain dog’s that need a large amount of exercise. The amount of exercise your dog needs depends on the breed and personality of it. Some dog’s that require more exercise than some are hunting dogs, herding dogs, and sled dogs. These types of dogs were developed for tireless activity. They thrive on exercise and it seems like they can never get enough of it.

It is very easy to tell if you have a dog with a high energy level or a low energy level. If your dog likes to run around and has a tone of energy most of the time, then you have a high energy dog and that dog needs a lot of exercise. Then again if your dog seems to just want to lay on the couch and not do a whole lot of anything, then you have a low energy dog and he does not need as much exercise.

There are two important factors that need to be taken into account as you determine how much exercise your dog needs. One factor is if you have an older dog or a young dog. If you dog is older than he is not going to need as much exercise as a younger dog would. Also if you have a cat or another dog then the dog will play with the cat or dog so you do not need to take him on as many walks. He will get most if not all of his exercise from playing with the cat or the other dog.

Another thing to take into account is the size of your dog. A small dog will not need as much exercise as a large dog. But also some large dogs do not need as much exercise as other large dogs. Mostly the amount of exercise can be broken down over and over again. You really need to be careful when you determine how much exercise your dog needs.

Many larger breed of dogs would rather be sit around doing nothing while watching other dogs exercise. Many dogs have short legs and they run really fast because their legs are going so fast. Some dogs may need to only walk around the block once, while others need to walk a mile or two to get the right amount of exercise.

Dogs are just like humans, dogs need the correct amount of exercise to stay healthy and happy. You may think that this sounds crazy but dogs the most health as well as mental benefits from getting the correct amount of exercise just like humans do. Once around the park with a dog could make a huge difference to that dog.

One more important fact, if you notice your dog is panting a lot while exercise it’s a good thing. Dogs pant to cool themselves off, its sort of like when humans sweat. So do not stop exercising with your dog. The panting is a good thing and does not mean that he wants or needs to stop. It just means that he is cooling himself off so he can exercise more with his owner

Article by Kelly Marshall of Oh My Dog Supplies - your source for personalized dog beds

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