High-flying outdoor
activities like, running, jumping and playing are the favorites among dogs.
These outdoor activities are valuable for their sound physical as well as
mental development. Regular workout can reduce the risk of excessive weight
gain, indigestion, heart disease and other illnesses. But when the snow-covered
almost every area outside your house, it becomes quite difficult to take your
barker out for jogging and outdoor exercise.
Small breeds like Poodles,
Beagles and Terriers are high-spirited and immensely active. They require more
than one hour of daily workout every day to remain strong, fit and vigorous.
Even the large breed dogs like German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Dalmatian and
Great Dane need a few bursts of exercise each day. However, the snow-covered
roads, low visibility, incessant hail storm and the sub-zero temperature make
it really hard to take a single step outside the home during winter. And
keeping your puppy stationed inside the home and letting him allow to become a
couch potato is something you can't afford as a responsible dog owner. So what
are the best possible remedies to keep your canine fit and healthy through
exercise without taking him outside your residence?
In this article, we are
going to offer you some of the useful tips collected from the pet fitness
experts that may help you to keep your canine in perfect shape even if you
can't find a way to take him out during winter.
Involved your dog with
different sorts of indoor exercise-
Most of the professional dog
trainers accept the fact that, chilly winter months are not ideal for outdoor
activities and for health and security reasons it is also not a viable option.
You can make your dog workout from the comfort and convenience of your home
that will keep him in good shape for years to come. We have rounded up some of
the useful calorie-busting workouts for your dog that can be done indoors:
Play Fetch - The most
popular game that you can play with your dog inside the house is fetch. To play
this game you need to pick a suitable spot in your home (not necessarily the
place has to be extremely large as a playground) just make sure he is not going
to get himself hurt or destroy any of your home furnishing items. You can make
use of a quality dog toy or ball. You simply need to throw it to some distance
and ask your dog to bring it back to you. It is an excellent fitness regime
that you can follow indoors.
Play Catch- Almost same as
fetch, playing catch is another calorie-busting game you can play with your
canine during winter. You need to toss-up his favorite toy or a ball in the air
and make him catch it and fetch it to you. After couple of round is over, for a
change you can play catch into different rooms within the house.
Put your dog on the
treadmill- If you have a treadmill in your house, get your dog on it. Slowly
turn it on and increase the difficulty level gradually. It is a remarkable way
to make your canine healthy even during the harsh winter months.
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How To Keep Your Dog Athletic & Fit During Winter
Author: Avijit Paul
