Like us, dogs need plenty of exercise everyday. It is very important that they get this exercise for the same reasons that we need ours.
However, when you do exercise your dog don’t over exhaust him. If he starts breathing hard give him a rest or stop the exercise. You must always have water available to him. If you take him for a walk outside your yard, take either a bowl you can fill with water or pour some water from a drink bottle for him to have. If your dog gets dehydrated this can be a serious problem.
Never feed your dog after or before you exercise him. Dogs can have problems with their stomachs if they eat near exercise.
But the main part of exercise is having fun with your dog. If you take your dog walking you and he will have much more fun doing exercise together. If you want tips on teaching your dog to walk on the leash, please see my article on Leash Lessons.
Good Luck!
Rachel and the Dogs
