Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Unruly Dog? A Great Dog Training Aid Often Overlooked is Aerobic Exercise

When you look for a dog training aid, you
probably think of things like leashes, collars
and various noise makers. The last thing on your
mind is aerobic exercise, but it is one aid that
provides multiple benefits for your dog.

The most powerful dog training aid is aerobic
exercise. Without exercise, a dog will have far
too much energy to be able to concentrate on what
you are trying to teach them. Dogs are similar to
children in this respect. When they are wound up,
all they want to do is move around. They do not
want to sit in class and focus on the lessons.

Such exercise is especially good for dogs because
it stimulates them in so many ways. This
stimulation prepares them for the lessons to
follow. Besides, a dog that gets good aerobic
exercise is more fit than one that does not get
that opportunity.

It increases a dog's oxygen consumption and makes
the heart beat stronger and faster. It is the
kind of exercise that tires out a dog. Allowing
your dog to run off leash is one of the best ways
to accomplish this, however a treadmill is a good
alternative.

If your dog has behavioral issues, exercise will
help considerably. One way to find out if your
dog's training problem is directly related to a
lack of exercise is to keep track of the level of
exercise he gets and his behavior afterwards. For
instance, if you take your dog out for a good run
on Saturday and not on Sunday, note whether his
behavior is better or worse each day.

Chances are he will be more subdued on Saturday
and showing signs of misbehaving by Monday
evening. This will tell you that it is a good
idea to make sure your dog gets quality exercise
every day.

Plan your exercise based on the type of dog you
have. Hunting breeds need a lot of exercise, but
small dogs (often known as lap dogs) need much
less exercise. Large or "giant" breeds,
surprisingly, do not need as much exercise as
sporting dogs. As you can see, breed type should
be considered. Also, it depends on your
particular dog's personality. Some are more
energetic than others.

Remember that exercise is very beneficial to your
dog's overall health and provides many
psychological benefits as well. It can be calming
and mood stabilizing because physical exercise
increases the release of endorphins and serotonin
in the brain, even in dogs. Serotonin is
particularly interesting because while physical
activity increases its production, mental
activity shuts it down. This can lead to
depression. Yes, your dog can get depressed.

If your dog is melancholy and inactive, a good
dose of aerobic exercise might be just the cure
he needs. He will be calmer and in a better frame
of mind for his training exercises. Apart from
that, strenuous physical exercise that pumps
blood through his system helps to guard against
damage to brain cells, thereby maintaining your
dog's thinking, memory and attention as he ages.

As long as your dog remains anxiety free and in
top physical shape from the quantity and amount
of exercise he gets, he will be easier to train
and far more content.

Make use of this excellent and powerful dog
training aid so that your best friend is healthy
and fit from his head to his feet.

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