Dog Training | Dog Training Tips – Benefits Of Exercise For Your Dog
January 18, 2010 by jamesk
Filed under Dog Training
Are you starting to feel frustrated with your new puppy whom you thought would be an ideal companion, but is now turning out to be more of a nuisance? Before you totally give up on your pup, remember that dogs do not really plan on making their masters miserable. There is always a good reason why your dog is “acting up” or constantly getting into trouble.
A bad dog behavior is more often than not a consequence of your dog’s boredom. He compensates for his lack of physical challenge by destructive behavior such as chewing on furniture, digging holes in the yard, excessive barking and jumping on anyone who shows up at the door.
What can even be worse is if your dog is becoming too aggressive because of a hyperactivity resulting from his lack of physical exercise. You would be surprised that most of these unwanted behavior just really stems from your dog’s desire to be more active.
You could probably save some money if you try getting your dog into a more strenuous physical activity rather than hiring a special dog trainer for aggressive dog training. You can even gain from the workout yourself!
There are various physical activities that you can teach your dog. But before you even think of exposing your dog to a more strenuous regimen, you should take him to the vet to check how much physical activity can he really accept. A good sign that he is taking the exercise well is if he gives a good pant. If your dog is panting too heavily and begins to wheeze, the exercise maybe too much for him, and it means you have to slow him down and give him periods of rest.
There are many activities you could get your dog into. Some of the most common physical exercises are walking, fetching, running and swimming.
Walking your dog everyday does wonders for you and your dog. Not only is he getting the exercise he needs, he will also get the chance to socialize with other dogs. You, on the other hand, will also meet other dog owners and benefit from sharing dog training experiences. The daily walk would also do you some good physically.
During walks, make sure to keep your dog on a leash especially around busy areas. Give him plenty of time to explore his surroundings and enjoy the walk. Do not take him out for a walk when it’s either too hot or too cold outside.
Remember though that exercise that’s physically demanding is not really exercise for your dog but simply play. Your dog will appreciate a good cool down after a long walk. You can rest and sit next to your dog and give his legs a gentle massage and a lot of praise. The whole activity can be an opportunity for positive dog training which your dog will surely enjoy.
Divert your dog’s energy into doing something more positive like physical exercise and you will see the change in his behavior.
Ray L. Jackson has been a successful dog trainer for many years and now shares his secrets in his book, “Dog Training Unleashed.”
For more tips on exercises for dogs visit his dog training success website at http://www.dogtrainingevolution.com
