Exercise Is A Very Important Part Of Keeping Your Dog Healthy

It keeps his muscles, heart, lungs and bones strong and healthy. A healthy dog will live longer and has less chance of becoming ill.

It is also fun for your dog. It gives you an opportunity to spend time with him and he will love you for it! There are many different games you can play with your dog to keep him fit:

• Fetch

• Frisbee

• Hide and seek

are some of the more popular ones.

Exercising and playing with your dog also gives him something to do and will keep him happy. Remember - A bored dog is far more likely to get up to mischief, and perhaps find a nice pair of YOUR shoes to start chewing!

Walking is one of the easiest exercises to do and benefits both you
and your dog. It also satisfies his natural need to explore his surroundings and introduces him to new sights and sounds.

Some dogs are afraid of water, but others really enjoy it. Swimming can be a great way to exercise your dog and will help keep him cool during those hot summer days. 

Dog + drinking sea water = messy accident

NB: If you take your dog to the beach be sure to bring some drinking water along with you.  Sea water is not good for you to drink and the same is true for your dog. You wouldn't want him being sick in your car on the way home!

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