THE DOG BLOG: 5 TIPS FOR WORKING OUT WITH YOUR DOG!

by ECM | January 19, 2010 5:40 pm

By Dawn Celapino

January 19, 2009 (San Diego’s East County — It is New Years Resolution time and although, taking rover for a walk is GREAT exercise—most people need a little more. The following are five tips that you can do with your dog to prevent boredom, burn more calories, and gain more strength.

TIP 1: Make your dogs walk a workout walk. Incorporate exercises along the way to help with your upper body and leg strength.

TIP 2: Pick up the pace–don’t let Rover pull you all over! Be in control and do a power walk or add hills to burn more calories

TIP 3: Incorporate your dog in your stretching and yoga. Your dog reads your energy, so at the end of the day try to do your stretches and be calm–your dog will follow suit.

TIP 4: Be creative with your exercise, take your dog rollerblading, kayaking, hiking, surfing, etc. Break up the rut of just doing daily walks.

TIP 5: Always incorporate dog commands and games in your dogs workout–the mental stimulation will tire them and you can have fun teaching them new things.

**As always please be a responsible parent and –pick up after your dog!**

Of course if you do not have the imagination or know how to incorporate the above. Why not try a Leash Your Fitness class? They do all of the above and more to keep you and your furry friend fit! Please visit www.LEASHYOURFITNESS.com[1] to find out more.

Dawn Celapino is a fitness trainer with www.LeashYourFitness.com. She has taught yoga, kickboxing, boot camp & sculpting classes in corporate, outdoor & residential settings.  Dawn loves to run, hike, mountain & road bike, kayak, swim, surf, & yoga.  As long as her Cairn Terrier, Jack, is with her, she is happy. 

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