Have you ever
thought to your dog as a workout companion? A loyal ally is not. Moreover, not
only benefit your health but also that of your dog as you move along
considerably. Don't forget to take a safety vest to keep safe when you walk with it. 5 fun
ideas for sports that you can do with your dog.
Want regular start
moving with your dog; apply first a visit to the vet. Who can check it for
possible heart, lung or other health problems? It is also important to have
your dog checked by arthritis or musculoskeletal disorders. So do not go out of
the blue half an hour with your dog run.
Build the duration
and intensity of your workout joint gradually and make sure you keep a regular
routine. Regularity is important for your dog and is an extra stick for
yourself.
Walking your dog
A brisk walk with
your dog is the ideal form of exercise for both man and dog. Health benefits
for you: a stronger heart, lower blood pressure, more energy, strong bones and
a reduced risk of depression. In dogs can walk regularly reduce the risk of
behavioral problems? There is no fixed guideline exists for the length and
duration a dog to walk. It's nice to work with your dog gradually working
towards a goal where your pace and duration of the walk gradually increase.
Besides hiking with your dog, there are also other sports possible that you can
do together.
Tip: Searching for
places where your dog can run free. Go For example; walk with your dog on a dog
beach or in the woods. Take a reflective tape for your dog to keep
it be seen and be safe.
Dog Dance
If walking you can’t
charm, is dancing with your dog may be for you. Yes, you read that right,
dancing. Dog dancing is a sport for everyone who likes to train his or her dog
and dancing and music like. The sport is suitable for all ages. Dog dancing
originated from obedience exercises performed to music. Need more information
about this, please take a look at the website Dutch Dog Dance Association.
Running with your
dog
Running is a good
way to both get rid of energy and to work towards a good condition. Find out
whether your dog breed is capable of running long distances. For example, a
labrador need for quite a distance run than a bulldog. This should include
five-minute warm-up, run twenty minutes and five minutes cooling down.
Try as much as
possible on gravel paths to walk and let your dog walk along at the same pace.
Dogs are less than men and therefore less visible in traffic. Let your dog walk
therefore on the side of the berm. When you’s gonna run the evening it is wise
to your dog to do a reflective vest or harness, so he stands out well for other
traffic.
Agility Training
In this sport, it
is intended that a dog track as quickly and seamlessly as possible makes a
number of devices. The units are divided in (height) jumps, the interface
apparatus, passages (such as, for example, a tunnel) and poles. You run with
it, and guide the dog through verbal and non-verbal communication through the
trail. In this training you work both on your fitness while your dog improves
his coordination.
Skating
This sport is a
dangerous occupation with an untrained puppy. Before you know it rolls into the
bushes, because your puppy sees a bird. But skating with a lined adult dog is
safe with the appropriate training. For your dog, the goal is to run next to
you without pulling on the line. You can encourage this behavior by rewarding
your dog when she runs into the correct position.
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