Make walking the dog more than just walking the dog

Taking your dog for a walk is a pleasant way to spend an hour. It’s enjoyable for you, but it is also great way to evaluate your canine’s health and to spend quality undivided time together.

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Warning #1: Quality undivided time together does not mean that you are texting and tweeting on your iPhone as your dog pulls you along.

Warning #2: Now that summer is approaching, before you head out on your walk, spray him liberally withFlea the Scene, and he’ll be protected from any unwelcome biting insects.

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Health

Regular walking helps your dog burn calories and keeps his waistline trim. This can help prevent weight related joint disease and heart disease. It’s also the perfect opportunity for you to watch him move. Is he limping? Does he find it difficult to get up the stairs at the park? Does he lag a little on the return journey? If so, he may be suffering from degenerative joint disease or arthritis.

Joint Resolution will help him to enjoy getting out and about for a stroll. Its active ingredients include Bio Cell Collagen Type II which helps to regenerate the cartilage in his joints. Hyaluronic acid and chondroitin encourage healing, and improve the quality of joint fluid. The result is a healthier joint that moves easier and with less discomfort.

A daily walk is not only good for his physical health, but also his mental health. A dog that doesn’t get enough exercise can become bored. A bored dog is often a destructive or noisy dog, and he can do a lot of damage to your home and garden. He can also make you unpopular with your neighbors.

Socialization

Walking your dog gives him the opportunity to sniff and explore his environment. He can meet other people and their dogs, and enjoy a play with canine friends.

He needs the opportunity to socialize in this way so he becomes familiar with the sights and sounds of the world around him. This makes it less likely that he will develop anxiety problems as he grows up. A dog that isn’t exposed to lots of people and places can become stressed if he finds himself in unfamiliar places, and may be timid when he meets new people.

Bonding

Let’s face it – one of the main reasons for owning a dog is companionship. However, in our busy lives, it’s not always easy to find the time to focus on your four legged best friend. By taking him for a walk and spending quality time together, you’ll strengthen your relationship as you share good times. He will be the center of your attention for the time you are walking together, and this will bring you closer together.

While walking is great for your dog, it also has benefits for you. Exercise has been shown to improve your mood, manage your weight and keep your heart healthy. With all these benefits and no negatives, there’s no reason to wait any longer. Grab your dog, grab his leash and start walking!

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