Keeping Your Dog Fit With Excercise

Getting your dog to fetch...

Most dogs get fun and enjoyment out of a simpie game of fetch.Fetching is a triple function,
discipline,it gives your dog needed exercise,it also helps you to bond, and it gets your dog
into the habit of returning to you.

Jogging for fitness...

For the more athletically inclined, dogs can make great jogging partners.Be sure you have a dog whose that is the right temperament that makes him suitable as a running partner.

To get the best out of your jogging, do not use a regular leash, your arm could be pulled
out of its socket. Its best to buy or make a hands free running leash that ties securely
around your waist.

The commercial type of hands free leashes with bungee. These have a 360 degree range so they can swivel around your body. One great advantage of the hands free lead is that it lets keep your regular running form.

Dogs love swimming...

Swimming is a great exercise for dogs. It's low-impact, so there's no stress on the joints of older or arthritic dogs. It also helps to excercise all muscles at the sametime. The majority of dogs are natural swimmers, and younger dogs learn to enjoy it.


Dog walking for fittness...

Walking is a great exercise for both humans and dogs alike, as long as you walk together.
Use a leash unless you're in a safe, fenced in area. For walking after dark, you can buy a leash with a combination retractable lead and flashlight.

Dog agility training...

In agility training, a handler is given a set time to guide a without its lead through an obstacle course consisting of jump and tunnels, plus weaving poles and teeter-totters etc. Setting up an agility course in your garden can be great fun and a good way for your dog to get regular exercise.

See what you can do for your dog's health. John's been involved with arthritis in dogs for over 15 years and you can view his site at http://www.dogarthritissite.com