11 ways to exercise with your dog

 The CDC recommends that an average healthy adult should get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week to stay active. It is important for both humans and dogs alike to stay active. It is also important for dogs to get regular exercise, though the amount depends on their breed and their age. It is not advisable to exercise puppies as much as dogs that are in their adult years.

It is also important to remember that many breeds thrive on daily physical activity, such as Border Collies and German Shepherd Dogs.

There are 11 ways that you can get your dog out of the house and exercise with him or her if you are looking for a new way to keep him or her moving.

1.Take a Stroll: Walking with your puppy or dog is a great way to get exercise. If you and your pup are out for a walk in crowded areas, make sure he is well-behaved and focused on you, not on the other dogs or people.

2.Go for a Run: Adding jogging or running to your dog's walk routine can prove beneficial if your dog is well-behaved when walking

 3.Play Fetch: You can also try doing some lunges, squats, jumping jacks, or any other exercise before your dog returns the ball to you. Rather than standing there while your dog retrieves the ball, try doing some exercise. To get your dog really and you in shape, switch up your exercise routine and use a ball launcher between throws so that you and your dog get a good workout.

4.Try Dog Sports Like Agility: A fun dog sport that is suitable for both you and your dog is agility. In agility, your dog and you work together to complete a timed obstacle course by responding to cues from the course. If you are looking for a fun dog sport to try with your dog, try our quiz and find out what the best one for your dog might be.

5.Dog +Yoga = Doga :In some ways doga is just like the regular yoga practice, where you engage the mind-body connection, but with your dog. By practicing yoga with your dog you can tone muscles and increase your flexibility. There are a number of tutorials online you can try if you want to try doga at home.

6.Dance with Your Dog: Besides the fact that dancing is a good cardio workout, it is a great way to bond with your dog and remain active together at the same time. And if you’re grave about it, there are many dog dance competitions all over the world where you can participate in “canine freestyle” and other dog dance competitions. For those of you who are interested in this sport, you can try it at home or attend events organized by local organizations, including Canine Freestyle Federation, if you are so inclined.

7.Take a Hike: Taking your dog hiking with you is one of the best things you can do with your dog. Find a hiking trail nearby to challenge your regular walks. Be mindful of wildlife and poisonous plants and insects that are out there. Try urban hiking between a few landmarks in your city or a couple of your favorite dog-friendly spots if you live in a city.

8.Train Your Dog to Do Tricks: If you and your dog can master a couple of tricks together, you can decide to apply them together to create a routine that will keep you both moving. You can try different leg weaves or teaching your dog to pass under a bridge.

9.Ride a Bike or Go Rollerblading: As a way for your dog to burn off some of his or her energy, it may be a good idea to ride a bike or roller blade while your dog runs alongside you. Make sure that your dog is not afraid of your roller blades or bike before you begin, and that you can pay attention to him while you are on your bike.

10.Attend a Dog-Friendly Fitness Class: Yoga, Pilates, and aerobics are a few of the classes that you can find in person and online from dog-friendly fitness instructors who offer dog-friendly classes.

11.Play Soccer: While soccer is a game that requires a great deal of physical endurance and coordination, it is also a fun and easy game that can be played with your dog in your backyard. While some dogs may naturally chase after the soccer ball, others may need some guidance and training to be able to do so. Dogs are not only capable of chasing after the ball, but also of playing goalie.