Things To Consider Before Exercising Your Pooch- Check If You Are Doing It Right!

“Exercising right is the right exercise.”

No pet owner must be giving a pass on exercising their pets. We might not be able to walk them sometimes but that’s rare. Isn’t it?  This is no new information that dogs must get enough physical as well as mental exercise for stimulation. However, a very few dog owners may know things that they should consider before giving the dog a tough time with workout routine. Like the above written quote says, it may not benefit your pooch if it is not done right. So, here are a few things to keep in mind before exercising your furry pal:

·       Underlying health issues can be deceiving. It is necessary to get your pooch checked for them by a vet and then design the exercise routine. Weak lungs may get weaker if you stress on heavy exercises. Thus check your dog’s health status and then plan workout sessions for your furry friends.

·      Narrow bodied breeds having deep chests and are prone to bloat. Some of the examples are German shepherd, Doberman, Pinscher and Great Danes. These breeds should not be exercised right after the meals because of their bloating problems.

·      If you own two different breeds, say one is large and the other is a short legged one. The exercising needs of both would be different as the breeds with short legs may not need walks as long as the larger breed needs. So make different walking and working out schedules for different breeds.

·      Brachycephalic breeds such as pugs, Bull dogs, Boston terriers, Pekingese, etc. have short muzzles and noses. Because of this their breathing passages and throat are comparatively smaller making it difficult for them to breath normally after a heavy workout. It is recommended to take several breaks when you walk, run or play with any of these breeds.

·     It is recommended not to let your young pups that are not fully developed to run or jog. Sustained jogging can be bad for the large breeds too as they are the most vulnerable for Arthritis and hip dysplasia. The jog may weaken their bones and joints at a faster pace.

·    There are two kinds of hounds, sight hounds and scent hounds. Sight hounds like greyhounds and whippets are not built for long sprints. They prefer short sprints and runs. Scent hounds have higher exercising needs and prefer longer sprints.

·         If you are having a herding breed and keeping him indoors for most of the time then you are doing it wrong. Herding and sporting breeds need maximum exercising. 60-90 minutes of intense workout session or gaming is a must for these breeds. Apart from the physical exercises, you may also need to keep them busy mentally as they may get bored easily which may affect their health.

 So, were you doing it correct with your pooch? If yes then it’s awesome, and if not then try to make the needed changes in your pooch’s exercising sessions to keep him healthy and happy.

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