Exercising with your dog can be beneficial to both parties (if done correctly). Not only are there weight loss and health benefits for you and your sidekick, but there are so many more cookies (oops I mean rewards) in it for for you.
One of the fastest ways to train your dog to be attentive and respect you is by working and giving your pup new tasks. Dogs love to be stimulated!! by learning new skills, sniffing the local fire hydrant, or just by life in general outside the house and fenced yard. You can see the dull glaze over a dogs eyes that only know the "fair weather walk", the let out in the same yard, and playing the 5 minute game of fetch you have been playing with them since they were a pup.
One of the most common reason for the dog that won't listen, that keeps chewing your furniture, and is over all the "little brat under your feet", is due to BOREDOM.
Getting your dog out of the house for 30 minutes can help curb all the above negative behaviours and build a better bond between you and your shadow. Spice up the walk by adding some obedience commands to your walks, change directions without telling them, or a quick sprint to the stop sign, both of these simple tricks get your dogs attention and get that gerbil wheel rolling. A stimulated dog is a happy dog!
Adding variety to your every day walk will not only deepen your dogs love and respect for you, but, more importantly, you mguys will have fun !!!
TIP. Reward your dog often with small pats, good boys, and the odd treat. Find your dogs motivation to please, and work that into your exercises.
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