Puppy Care:
Newborn Puppy Care
Puppy Safety
Taking Care Of A Newly Adopted Puppy
Taking Care Of Orphan Puppies
Puppy Health & Nutrition
Housetraining A Puppy
Socializing Your Puppy
How To Crate Train A Puppy
Bathing Your Puppy
Exercising Your Puppy
First Aid For Puppies
Exercising Your Puppy
Puppies
can be quite active and they need exercise to keep them in good
shape. Usually a brisk thirty to sixty minute walk can be
quite
invigorating for them. If you are unable to do this every day, ensure
your yard has more than adequate space for the pup to run around in and
play. You can even take the dog to the high school's track and
walk it there. Some people even train their dog to walk on the
treadmill with them. This will afford both of you some great
time
together and good exercise too.Evaluate your dog's needs and formulate an exercise plan that will work for both of you. A young puppy might like to go for a run whereas an older dog may just enjoy a nice leisurely walk. Start out with puppies for about 15 minutes. Build up to an hour as they get bigger and can handle it.
If you like to walk at night, use some reflective clothing so that cars will see you on the side of the road. You can also wear light colored clothing as well.
The best time to exercise your puppy is right before or right after they have eaten. Also provide him with very small amounts of water, as a full stomach may cause discomfort.
Upon arriving back home, check the animal's paws to make sure there is nothing stuck in it. Items such as glass, burrs, ice, and rocks should be removed immediately.
Teaching your dog how to play “Fetch” can also be great exercise. Start by rolling a toy a short distance away from the puppy and letting him go get it. As he gets older, increase the distance you throw the toy for him. Always give praise when he does go get the toy and bring it back to you.
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