Fitness Resolutions For Your Dog And You
As pooch parents, it’s our responsibility to make sure that our dog stays fit and healthy. With the new year right around the corner, why not create a fitness resolution for both you and your pooch?
Our canine companions make excellent accountability buddies to help you both set new year’s goals, and actually stick to them. Below, we’ll share some great fitness resolutions for you and your dog to shoot for in the new year. Your dog will love bonding with you over these fun fitness-friendly activities.
Take The Scenic Route
An easy way to keep you and your dog fit is to constantly seek out new ways to experience your everyday walks. Take the scenic route, drive to a new area and walk there, or simply switch up your usual walking path. Variety can help the redundancy of walking seem more exciting to you and your pooch helping you both to have fun and stay fit.
Try Different Forms Of Exercise
A great way to mix up your fitness routine is to try other forms of exercise. Your dog may be used to the usual walk around the block, but why not try committing to playing frisbee or fetch with Fido?
You could also experiment with running or even swimming together. Swimming can also be an amazing low-impact exercise activity for dogs who may have affected joints. Get creative with how you spend quality time with man’s best friend.
Maintain A Healthy Weight
As pooch parents, it’s important to help our dogs maintain a healthy weight as obesity isn’t just detrimental to our dog’s health on its own, but it can also lead to a variety of other health concerns. Talk to your veterinarian to whip up a diet and exercise plan that keeps Fido feeling his best.
Find A Daily Routine That Works
One of the most important things you can do to ensure that your dog’s fitness resolution is successful is to commit to small, daily activities that help Fido stay fit. This way, transitioning to a healthier lifestyle for your hound is less overwhelming since it’s broken down into small, daily, incremental steps. Give your dog the time he needs to adjust to these fitness resolutions and adjust the intensity as needed under the direction of your veterinarian.
Engage In Outdoor Training Sessions
Training sessions are a great way to bond with your dog and make him a better canine citizen. Plus, they can also be mentally and physically stimulating for your pooch. For a new take on exercise, try engaging in outdoor training sessions with your dog in a fenced-in area or at the local park on a long lead.
Keep Up To Date On Preventative Care Visits
One of the best ways to keep your dog healthy is to stay up to date of preventative care visits at the veterinarian. While it’s only natural to seek out medical care when your pooch isn’t feeling well, it’s just as important to see your vet when your dog is healthy for protective screenings and diagnostics.
Your vet will be able to determine if your pooch is on the right track in terms of weight, diet, and other lifestyle factors to keep him healthy. Be sure to check-in semi annually as needed to ensure Fido feels his very best.
As responsible pet parents, it’s important to keep our dogs healthy so that they can feel their very best on a regular basis. With these fitness resolutions for your dog and you, you’ll keep your pup’s tail wagging while getting some valuable exercise in the process. Enjoy getting fit with your furry best friend!
