Both dogs and people need exercise to fight off obesity. And just letting the dog outside doesn’t guarantee proper exercise. “Obesity is a big problem in pets, just as it is with people, and exercising helps keep the dog’s weight down,” says Kansas State veterinarian Dr. Susan Nelson.
Nelson says that exercising with your dog offers more than just physical health benefits. It reinforces the human-animal bond and provides an outlet to release energy that may otherwise develop into naughty behavior.

Dogs vary in their exercises needs, but Nelson notes that all dogs should get outside twice daily for exercise periods of …read more