Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Dog Whining, Pacing And Circling -- 3 Symptoms Of Insufficient Exercise

Many dog owners are mystified by their dog
whining, pacing and circling. Their first thought
is that he is in pain. The fact is, the dog is
suffering, but not necessarily with physical
pain. Your dog might have anxiety.

Don't worry, this is easy to fix.

When a dog does not get enough physical exercise,
his energy levels will rise with no appropriate
outlet. In this state, he will begin to
demonstrate odd or bad behavior as a form of
release.

Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you
were cooped up indoors for most of the day with
little to do but lie around house. Now imagine
how you would react when you hear a sound
outside, perhaps a delivery man, the postman or
the jangle of a dog's chain as an owner passes
with his pet. Wouldn't you be excited?

Your dog is a social creature who loves company
so it's reasonable that any movement will trigger
a happy response. Add to that a lack of exercise
and your dog will be overwhelmed at what to do
next. This can lead to bad behavior and other
responses.

Dog whining, pacing and circling are 3 common
behaviors that result from a lack of exercise.
But you must remember that dogs need a lot of
exercise, probably far more than you think. A
quick walk around the block might be a lot of
exercise for a dog the size a Chihuahua, but for
anything bigger, a longer walk is needed.

If time or physical conditions restrict your
walks, there are other alternatives that will
ensure your dog gets sufficient exercise.

One excellent outlet is agility training. This
exercises not only your dog's body, but his mind.
Such a course requires the dog to think
constantly as he makes his way through the
various obstacles. In their natural environment,
dogs run, jump over things, dart under objects,
and where reasonable they will venture into
caves, down rabbit holes and through fallen logs.
This takes a lot of concentration and focus which
is replicated through agility training.

At the end of the course, a well-deserved treat
and praise from you will keep your dog interested
and anxious for more agility exercises.

Agility training is just one option. You can
enrol your dog in a local dog social club in your
area. If one doesn't exist, why not get one going
with other dog owners in your neighborhood? Spend
time at the park and let the dogs socialize and
play together. This will benefit them greatly,
not just in exercise, but in reducing the
incidence of aggressive behavior towards other
dogs and people.

If you notice your dog whining, pacing and
circling when there is no medical reason for it,
or if he gets over-excited when anyone drops by,
gradually increase his level of exercise and
you'll soon see a dramatic change in him.

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