Friday, October 8, 2010

Exercise Is Important To Keep A Pet Strong And Contented

By Herbert Stevens

A pet owner should know that all pets need exercise and especially if he has a dog, it is very important that it is taken for regular walks for it to be healthy and joyous. The dogs also use such occasions to ease themselves.

Whichever case, many only walk their pets on short walks as just a fast lap around the block. Some even let their pets loose within the home for it to just run a little and they regard that as enough exercise for the dog.

The truth is that if all you have been doing is to give the least form of exercise for your pet, know it here and now that what has been happening is unfair to the dog and to you too. The dog can be regarded as the most faithful friend to man, it would normally accompany its owner faithfully on such walks come rain or shine. Therefore, it is really not fair to the dog for it not to be given the kind of exercises it needs and lots of it, in fact so as to contribute to its general health and welfare.

Remember that these walks not only improve the health and well-being of the dog but yours as well. They may look like just simple walks but in the long run they will contribute to making your body active which is good for you.

As you continue to gain strength and endurance as both you and the dog walk together, the end result will be that you will be able to cover greater distance with time. You will begin to look forward to the walks as you get to see more of the neighborhood. You will also benefit more from these walks because of breathing more fresh air into the lungs to make you feel more relaxed and better when back home. Of course you will never know the great joy the dog will have from the increased attention it gets during the walks.

As you get used to walking, soon you will find that there would be no big deal in going for short runs depending on what type of breed your pet is.

The ones with shorter legs would find such kind of activity a little challenging and would find it hard to keep up with you on the runs. The larger dogs are always happy to be let loose for jaunts in the fields. Being in an open field or park can be very good plus you could take in a game of Frisbee or pitch and catch but even nature hikes would do very well.

Just know that dogs do not mind the distance, they are normally thrilled to go for long walks. You personally can benefit a great deal by simply going for the regular walks.

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