{"id":340,"date":"2018-10-19T17:21:59","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T17:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=340"},"modified":"2018-10-19T17:21:59","modified_gmt":"2018-10-19T17:21:59","slug":"best-ways-to-get-your-exercise-in-with-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-get-your-exercise-in-with-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ways to Get Your Exercise in With Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">We all know that exercise is not just good for the body but the mind as well. It keeps us healthy and makes us feel good, if not during then afterward. Sometimes getting up off the couch to exercise can seem like a chore. However, an exercise partner can help with motivation. You might not know it, but the best partner can be your own dog.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Most dogs love at least a good walk, which can be great in and of itself. But many dogs can be up for much more than that, and they\u2019re always eager to get outdoors and exercise. \u201cThat energy can be contagious: research from Michigan State University found that\u00a0canine owners\u00a0were 34% more likely to get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise a week than folks who didn&#8217;t have a dog,\u201d according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/health\/gallery\/0,,20938047,00.html\">article<\/a>, \u201c13 Fun Ways to Work Out With Your Dog\u201d at Health.com.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/water.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-342 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/water-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"443\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/water-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/water-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/water.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Moving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are so many more exercise activities for you and your dog. According to the article, some include:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re a runner, your dog will keep you moving as soon as he learns your routine. Be careful when it\u2019s too hot and humid though.<\/li>\n<li>Stand-up paddle boarding. This is great for dogs who love the water. While you are paddling and getting fit, your dog rides on the nose. It\u2019s great for dogs of any size. Make sure your dog wears a life preserver.<\/li>\n<li>Dog-friendly boot camp. Who knew? But it\u2019s a thing. These classes for people and their dogs are sprouting up more and more, \u201cIn a typical class, you&#8217;ll run through high-intensity moves for strength, balance and cardio while your four-legged companion practices obedience drills,\u201d the Health.com article said.<\/li>\n<li>This is especially great for herding dogs, such as border collies and Australian shepherds.<\/li>\n<li>Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. This is great when it\u2019s cold outside and you don\u2019t want you and your pup to be stuck indoors. Not only is it great for cold-weather dogs such as huskies, but other dogs love snow as well. Try snow booties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Then Came Yoga<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More people and their dogs are doing yoga. Some yoga instructors are now even teaching \u201cdoga\u201d or yoga with dogs, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petsafe.net\/learn\/doga-doing-yoga-with-your-dog\">article<\/a>, \u201cDoga: Doing Yoga With Your Dog\u201d at PetSafe.net.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With doga, members of a yoga class \u201cperform yoga poses that incorporate their dogs,\u201d the article said. \u201cWhile the dogs aren&#8217;t doing the exact same poses as their human partners, they are either participating by performing a compatible dog-friendly pose, or are contributing by becoming an extension of the yogi&#8217;s pose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Yoga can be great for your dog, especially if he is anxious. The benefits are many and include spending time with your dog, teaching him to trust you, and both of you enjoying a sense of peacefulness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It just goes to show, that incorporating your dog into your exercise plans makes for happy healthy dog and human.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know that exercise is not just good for the body but the mind as well. It keeps us healthy and makes us feel good, if not during then afterward. Sometimes getting up off the couch to exercise can seem like a chore. However, an exercise partner can help with motivation. 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