01/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield
Getting enough exercise can be tough when you go at it alone. For many of us, having a friend with you makes exercising a whole lot easier and way more fun. But as YouTuber and spin instructor Annie Brooks has shown, your friend need not be human. Along with her Shih Tzu-Poodle mix, Winnie, Brooks has put out an exercise routine that dog owners can do with their beloved pets.
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Keep in mind that dogs are built differently from people. While we sweat from almost all areas of our body, dogs only sweat from parts that aren’t covered in fur, such as their paw pads and noses. So the best times to exercise with your dog is either during the morning or evening when it isn’t too hot out. Another way to keep your dog from overheating, according to Prevention.com, is to give them an ounce of water for every pound they weight. If your dog begins panting excessively, has difficulty standing up, or lays down limp, bring them to a veterinarian immediately.
Your dog’s breed should also be factored into this workout. Dogs with shorter legs (e.g. Corgis, Basset Hounds, and Dachshunds) aren’t made for too much running, neither are Brachycephalic breeds or dogs with shortened skulls (e.g. Pugs, Boxers, and English Bulldogs).
When you’ve got all of these sorted out, you’ll be doing yourself and your dog a huge favor. You’ll have found yourself a wonderful exercise companion and your dog will be getting their own exercise, which is very important. Dogs are wont to packing on the pounds too, and this greatly increases their risk of heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes — just like humans.
Go to Slender.news to read up on more ways of keeping yourself and your dog as fit as a fiddle.
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