Dog Exercise Plan
| Posted in Dogs | Posted on 08-11-2009
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The importance of dog exercise has been proven a necessity to our pet dogs as much as humans need it too. So if we think it is enough that we feed them properly, provide their basic needs, and give them “occasional” walks, we are very wrong. Generally, a dog needs plenty of exercise. The bigger the dog, the more he has to. In addition, if you think you cannot give your dog a good exercise on a daily basis, maybe you should also find another pet to take care of.
What are the benefits of giving adequate exercise to your dogs? Well it could make them healthier and happier at the same time. Happier in terms that, this gives you more opportunity to have bonding moments with your dog. Another thing is they become more social especially in public places and will be calmer at home and less restless when left alone.
However, how much exercise does your dog needs? The answer would depend on three factors including the age, size, and type of breed. When it comes to age, the younger ones require daily exercise. This will help them to properly develop their muscles and release energy in order to moderate its level. Not being able to release this energy will lead the dogs to destructive behaviors such as chewing or digging. The mature ones, on the other hand needs lesser for they possess lower energy levels compared to the younger ones.
Size does not really specify the amount of exercise your dog needs. Many larger breeds would just sit and relax all day rather go out and run. Still, they would need their daily exercise. A one or two 30-minute daily walks will do.
Lastly, but not the least, would be the type of your dog’s breed. For example, dogs that were bred to herd like Border collie, German shepherd, and Australian Cattle Dog or originally bred to hunt like the Beagle, Retriever, and German Hunt Terrier, requires daily exercise. While sled dogs like the Siberian husky, Samoyed, and Alaskan malamute also needs to be exercised on a regular basis for they possess the same high-level energy with that of herding and hunting dogs.
Maybe this article would prove that exercise is beneficial for anyone who does it on a regular basis, whether human or animals, both needed physical activities in order to use up the energy stored in our bodies and thus help in our normal body circulation.

