Keep in mind, exercise doesn’t have to be a 3-mile walk that you need to pencil into your morning routine every day. Improves relationship and bond-building with your dog.Decreases attention-seeking behaviors like barking and whining.Decreases destructive behaviors and boredom.Provides physical and mental stimulation.Builds muscle and maintain muscle tone for strength and orthopedic support.Maintains proper weight and/or weight loss.This was BEFORE the domination of technology in our lives, so I have no doubt this percentage is even lower today.īut, please, if this sounds like you, reconsider how you are structuring your day so that it includes some form of exercise for both you and your dog.Įxercise is an essential part of a healthy dog’s life because it:
In 2008, the US Department of Labor reported that only 16% of Americans aged 15+ engaged in any type of exercise per day on average. With ever-increasing demands on our time, exercise for dogs (and humans) tends to fall pretty far down on the priority list. I know what you are thinking, “exercise, schmexercise.” While these are just a few things to keep in mind when it comes to proper weight on a large dog, the fact of the matter is all dogs need exercise.Īnd most need MUCH more than we are giving them! Importance of Exercise (Even in the Winter) How about your dog’s stamina for exercise? Do they tire out quickly with minimal exertion? Second, watch your dog when he or she is moving.Ĭan you see a deposit of fat at the base of the tail or fat rolling from side to side as he/she is walking or running? Keep in mind that this scale applies to large and giant breed dogs. If your dog is at a proper weight he will have ribs that are easily palpable (but not visible) with a clear tuck up at the waist and an hourglass figure from above. For now, I simply wanted to touch on a few rules of thumb when it comes to weight on a dog.įirst, according to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, there are nine levels when it comes to body score, with a range from under ideal to over ideal body weight.
#BALL LAUNCHER FOR DOGS HOW TO#
“Researchers found 51% of the more than 1.9 million adult dogs seen at Banfield’s were classified as overweight.” ( 1)Įxcess fat on dogs negatively impacts a dog’s health and longevity and the best way to get your dog to his or her proper weight is through diet and exercise.īut let’s address how to tell if your dog is overweight briefly.Īs mentioned above, this is a topic I will go into much more detail about in my next post in this series. Only about 13% said they did.Īccording to the American Animal Hospital Association, I recently polled my Instagram followers and asked if they had an overweight dog. There is NO ADDED COST to you should you use these links.** In addition, this post contains affiliate links from which I may receive a small compensation. **PetSafe sent us an automatic ball launcher to test out for this honest review, however, all of the information I am sharing is based on our experience and my opinions – the good and the bad. Stay tuned to Big Dog Mom for those posts and videos in the coming weeks.
#BALL LAUNCHER FOR DOGS SERIES#
This will be the first in a series I will be doing on this topic of weight loss and fitness for dogs.
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