exercising your dog

dog facts: exercising your dog

dogs roaming free is indeed a wonderful sight. but did you know that there's more to letting your dogs roam free? letting your dog(s) run and play outdoors has a lot of benefits.

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benefits of exercising your dog:

running and playing are great ways for dogs to exercise. it develops their muscles and is good for their cardio-respiratory health. it also provides them enough mental stimulation especially for dogs that are under dog training. 

additionally, letting your dog play outdoors improves their sociability. dogs having enough playtime prevents dog aggression by letting them use up all their pent up energy in a positive way.

not only is exercising your dog good for their health; it also promotes good behavior in them, plus, it's fun!

dogs' daily exercise requirements:

most grown-up dogs generally can get the most out of a daily 40-minute moderate exercise. you can enjoy brisk walking with your dog while teaching him how to heel. then, supplement it with a fun game of fetch, which could double as a reward for your dog's participation. 

different dog breeds and their exercise requirements:

you should remember though that some dog breeds are more high-energy hence they need more exercise. other dogs on the other hand should not be over-exercised because they are more genetically at risk of developing skeletal and joint problems. thus, your should do your research first about your particular dog's needs, or, talk to your vet about about your dog's daily exercise requirements. 

how to start training your new puppy

dog training: how to start training your new puppy

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the best time to train dogs is early when they're still puppies. among the first things you need to do in preparation of your puppy's training is to set order and structure. have a permanent place where your dog will sleep, eat and drink, as well as pee or go potty. his sleeping area should be something where your puppy will feel safe, secured, and comfortable. avoid sending him to his crate or bed as a form of punishment when he's being naughty. his sleeping quarters should always be a warm and welcoming den suitable for sleeping. neither should you leave your puppy in his space for very long periods of time, lest he will feel abandoned. remember that dogs are social animals so they need company once in a while. 

next is to create routine or regularity. you can do this by being consistent with the times you let your puppy eat (feed your puppy two to three times a day - morning, noon, and evening), and with the times you take him out to pee or go potty (every after 1-3 hours, which includes after waking in the morning, after naps, after eating, after play or training, and right before he sleeps at night.) repetition helps a lot in helping your puppy recognize and learn your house rules. 

you can use words to help make your puppy get familiarized with his activities. you can speak out "bed time" or "toilet time" whenever he's in his bed or out to pee or go potty. give him lots of praise whenever he goes to his bed or crate or after peeing or going potty at the right place. praise and rewards are the best reinforcer of good behavior. if you let your puppy know he's doing the right thing through your praises or rewards, then he will be more likely to repeat the good behavior. 

no matter what happens, do not hit, kick, or shout at your puppy. remember that you should develop a relationship filled with love and trust between you and your puppy. this would be the foundation of your future training successes with your puppy. 

doggie Q&A: dog biting

dog Q&A: dog biting / training your dog to stop biting

question from meku meku:

i need a great lotta tips . first its about my dog. how to get it to stop biting my ankles all the time?

answer:

@ meku meku. thanks for your comment. dogs biting ankles mean they are being playful. dogs in their first 3 months usually engage in "bite playing" (or "play biting") this is very normal. (dogs also bite or chew more during their teething period.) you can train your dog to stop biting by giving your dog a proper toy to bite or chew on. distract your dog with a chew toy whenever he tries to bite you. make sure to reward him with a treat every time he bites his chew toy or chew bone instead of you or your ankle. if this doesn't work, then also try turning your back or going away every time he bites you. don't reward or tolerate your dog every time he bites. hope this helps!

~ Pals Furr Us

Dog Biting
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