COULD YOU BE OVER EXERCISING YOUR BEST FRIEND?

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COULD YOU BE OVER EXERCISING YOUR BEST FRIEND?
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• One simple way of enriching the lives of our
  furry best friends, is to give them plenty of
  exercise and access to the great outdoors. Not
  only does this stimulate their senses and helps
  to keep them entertained and stimulated, it can
  also help to keep them at a healthy weight.
  However, while some dogs require a lot of
  exercise and have bags of energy, others may not
  need quite so much physical exertion. Heres a
  little advice and guidance about exercising your
  best friend
• How to tell your animals exercise requirements
• The needs of your dog are generally based upon
  several factors, such as how old a

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• dog may be, what breed they are, size and
  general health condition. In general terms, a dog
  should be walked for a minimum of 30 minutes a
  day and for up to 2 hours for other activities,
  such as playing fetch or swimming. Dogs such as
  Labrador Retrievers, Collies and Hounds are from
  the working and hunting categories of dog, so
  will usually require a lot more exercise than
  some other breeds.
• Based upon your availability of time, energetic
  dogs such as these can be exercised frequently
  provided they dont over heat or display any
  other health concerns.

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• For breeds such as the Pug or Bulldog, they often
  get breathless very quickly and will benefit from
  short periods of exercise, and in hot weather,
  any outdoor activity should be limited.
• Older dogs may need less exercise, as may those
  with a health condition, but some form of light
  exercise is usually recommended, provided it is
  under close supervision from a responsible
  person.
• For more detailed advice about your own pets
  exercise requirements, please consult with a
  qualified veterinarian.

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• Tips for developing a healthy exercise program
  for your pet
• Its important to get a clear picture of your
  dogs health before you begin any new exercise
  regime, so a trip to the veterinarian is highly
  recommended. The vet will check your pet over and
  advise you on how best to exercise them based
  upon their findings, and you can then go on to
  fit the exercise times in around your own
  schedule.
• One other point to remember, is that just as when
  humans are planning to undergo exercise, you
  should help your pet warm-up beforehand and cool
  down afterwards. A short walk should suffice to
  warm up their muscles, and then a gentle walk
  after exercise should be enough to help them cool
  down.

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• As important as daily exercise is for your dogs
  physical wellbeing, they need to be stimulated
  mentally as well, and one way of combing them
  both is to take your dog to new exercise areas or
  introduce new toys and games to your daily
  exercise routine.
• If you dont have the time to give your best
  friend the exercise they need, you could always
  use the services of a professional dog walking
  company, who will ensure that your pet gets the
  required amount of physical exercise and mental
  stimulation that they need in order to live a
  happy, healthy life.

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