3 Great Ways to Exercise Your Dog

Just like with humans, there is a significant problem with overweight dogs in the United States. In fact, roughly 40 percent of all dogs living in the U.S. are obese and therefore at risk of having a shortened life. Obesity can lead to a number of problems for your dog including diabetes, arthritis, and heart problems. You need to make sure your dog is getting plenty of exercise on a daily basis. New pet owners or those with busy schedules sometimes neglect this responsibility when it should be a priority.

Making sure your dog gets enough exercise can be a fairly simple task if you dedicate yourself to it. In fact, you may be able to combine your own exercise program with exercising your dog.

Great Exercise for Your Pet

Exercise is very important for a dog’s lifestyle. Not only will it keep your dog healthy, but it can also help with any behavioral problems such as biting or tearing up your house, and helping him or her sleep better and longer. Three easy ways to exercise your dog are:

• Play fetch with a stick, ball, Frisbee, or any other safe, retrievable object
• Take your dog for a walk or even a run—by doing this, you are both getting exercise
• Go visit a dog park or local park to play with other dogs

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If you have any questions about exercising or caring for your dog, contact an Austin Vet Clinic today and help make sure your pet lives a long and happy life.