Bloodhound Bodywork

Posted on December 1, 2007
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Bloodhound Bodywork

Yes, just like you could benefit from a walk around the block, or a game of catch, so to can your prized pooch. In fact, exercise is essential to the health and overall well-being of your pet. Second only to proper nutrition, exercise will help keep your pooch physically fit and lead to an overall better quality of life. Of course, the first thing I should mention is to take a ride over to the vet and make sure your dog can handle the activity – whatever that may be. ‘Nuff said – don’t be stupid and take your Pug on a 5 mile beach run! Or anything else that wouldn’t make sense. To touch on proper nutrition again; Nutrition is the number one concern with keeping your dog physically fit. Feed your pet according to quality, not price. I think the recent scares within the pet food industry made us all aware of that fact.

Start with a foundation of solid nutrition (again, ask your vet) and enlist your dog into a daily fitness regimen. You try to eat healthy and exercise, allow your precious pooch the same opportunity. You’ll realize the dog is experiencing many of the same benefits you do. In addition to increased stamina, flexibility, and better rest, physiological benefits will also result. A simple jaunt around the track can help increase your pet’s bone and joint health, and even improve cardiovascular fitness. Just as a jog helps your heart, lungs, and spirit; your pooch deserves the same. Get out and take a walk!

Doggie fitness classes are available at our local gym. Dog Beach experiences great sunsets. You live in the city? I bet the nearest dog run is no more than a short walk away. Of course time, responsibilities, and commitments will always be excellent excuses to provide yourself reasons for not exercising, don’t cheat your pet out of the benefits of proper health. Spend some time to share a simple walk or go for a run on the beach, maybe all you need to get motivated is a little company! And another thing…they don’t have any of those most human of issues; they only wait for you to get home. Everything else is gravy…..train.

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