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Benefits of Exercise With Your Dog

December 11, 2017 · Fitness, Workouts



One of the benefits of exercise with your dog is that it’s more stimulating, interactive and entertaining. Of course, I am not trying to sell the idea that you should get a dog, but just like gym partners, dogs can be a great motivation to exercise, first out of necessity for their health, so you almost have no choice but to get up and go out for a walk.

In return that forces you to get some form of exercise that otherwise you may not have gotten.

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Benefits of Exercise With a Partner

There are plenty of other benefits of having dog, such as making you feel happy and healthy. Dog owners are 54% more likely to get the recommended amount of exercise than non-dog owners.

Research shows that interacting with a pup reduces heart rates and the stress hormone cortisol, and 93% de-stress by walking their dogs.

Why You Should Exercise With Your Dog

If dogs don’t have an outlet to release their energy, they are known to show destructive behaviour like:

  • barking
  • whining
  • chewing
  • digging
  • scratching

There are 3 main things that exercise benefits dogs:

  1. balancing weight control
  2. helping timid pets gain confidence
  3. making them sleepy at night instead of restless

Kind of like kids. Government health agencies are pushing for at least one hour of exercise for children, so think of the same for your pup.

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That’s another thing you can add, have your kids get involved in the workouts so you can all enjoy from the benefits of exercise with your dog.



Exercise Ideas You Can Do With Your Dog

It’s proven, then, that exercise is important for both you and your pooch. Here are ideas on how you two can reap the benefits of exercise.

Running

This is an obvious one. It’s also mentally stimulating because the dog has to learn how to keep up with your pace and pay attention when you slow down or speed up.

Start with slower walks to see how much excursion they can handle. Change paces to keep them concentrating (speeding up, slowing back down, speeding up again). It also teaches them not to pull on a leash.

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Stand-up Paddle Boarding

This is a great ab workout for you, and although the dog is just sitting on the board, there’s the option of swimming (especially if your board tips over).

Start with calm water so you can get your bearings, and always make sure your dog is wearing a life vest. If your dog loves the water, bring a stick or toy with you so they can play fetch while you float. The same applies to kayaking.

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Cycling

Dogs love this because they get to full on run while you get to build up your quads and hams. Practice with short rides since it can be dangerous for either of you if you fall off the bike. Like jogging, they learn how to keep up with your pace instead of pulling on a leash.

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Hiking

Hiking is a great way for you and your dog to be out in nature. However, there are a few things to plan for:

  • Research what trails are comfortable for doggy feet.
  • Avoid paths with sharp rocks and stick to soft leaf or needle-covered terrain.
  • Pick shady trails that don’t have steep drops.
  • Not all trails allow dogs to be off-leash, so be respectful and leash your pet.
  • If you’re thirsty, then your dog probably is too, so bring portable, collapsible dog bowls.
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Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing

Who says you have to stay inside during winter months (you might need more than a dog to be convinced but I’ll try)? Some breeds love the snow, and they’ll happily walk beside you while you get a full-body workout from snowshoeing or cross country skiing.

Remember to outfit them with booties so that they don’t get ice in between their paws.

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The Gist of it

While I am not necessarily suggesting you get a dog to start exercising, I do believe that having a partner, especially one that requires a certain amount of exercise daily to keep a healthy lifestyle, is a huge motivator to get you moving more frequently.

So let this be on your 2018 new you plan. Are you excited to try out these workouts and enjoy the benefits of exercise with your dog? Then let’s get moving!

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Comments

  1. Shelbee on the Edge says

    December 18, 2017 at 6:23 am

    Aw, Rania, this is such a great post! While I am not a dog owner (we have cats…can’t really exercise with them), I do love when I see people being active with their dogs! It is a great way to get motivated, too. Thanks for sharing!

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com

    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      December 18, 2017 at 7:49 am

      Yes it surely is motivating and forces you to be active. It’s a great way to embrace the outdoors as well!

  2. Stephanie ReadsWell says

    December 30, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    Such a beautiful post, Rania! I too like to exercise with my doggy. Pets really give a great company, especially while jogging.
    -Stephanie
    https://smiletutor.sg/

    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      December 31, 2017 at 11:50 pm

      It is a great motivator and a wonderful way to spend time together.

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