Exercising with your dog makes you both feel good!

Our dogs need just as much exercise and relaxation time as we do, so next time you go outdoors for your daily dose of fitness, take Fido along!

Not only does regular exercise keep your dog’s heart healthy and from becoming overweight, it rids them of nervous, anxious energy that causes them to chew on furniture and misbehave.

The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, even says you can train your dog to use a treadmill! Check out his advice here.

The way I exercise with my dog is to leash him and let him run alongside my bike when I cycle. It took some training to keep him from running in front of the wheel, but now he loves it! About 15 minutes of that and he is worn out. I do this in the morning and night. When he gets tired, I’ll drop him back at the house and continue on my usual schedule. As a result, my beagle, which is prone to weight gain, has never needed a diet.

You’ll feel good about giving your dog a workout, and so will he or she!