Dogs are the most loving, fun, loyal creatures on earth. In fact, you probably treat your canine companion just like your family – maybe even better! Because they give us so much joy and contentment, in the spirit of ‘paying it forward’, we could all ‘paw it forward’ to our precious pooches by providing them with one of the most simple, important things that enriches their lives: exercise.

However, we understand that if you’re away from home during the day, getting your dog on a long, invigorating, playful walk in the park is not always possible. But if we deny them this simple pleasure, we’re also denying them some wonderful benefits that will increase their health, well-being and overall happiness.

Here are 5 ways that lack of exercise can impact your dog’s life.

For thousands of years, dogs hunted, herded and played. In short, they were busy! But, without regular exercise, they suffer from a distinct lack of purpose
Without exposure to daily exercise, dogs have no outlet for their naturally active tendencies
Missing out on walking in the sunshine with other dogs means they are missing out on interaction with like-minded friendly furry friends
Without exercise, dogs can transfer their energy into destructive chewing, digging or scratching. They will also be prone to attention-getting behaviours like whining and barking.
Lack of exercise means your dog can be hyperactive, over-excitable, and won’t sleep at night.

And, in contrast, here are 5 ways that exercise can improve the quality of your furry friend’s daily existence.

Walking and exercising dogs keeps them healthy, agile and limber
A sprightly walk in the fresh air will keep your dog’s weight under control
Giving your pooch plenty of exercise reduces digestive problems and constipation
A dog that exercises regularly will be less likely to develop bad behaviours like destructive chewing, digging and excessive barking
A dog that enjoys a health amount of exercise will be sleepy at night, rather than restless, which mean we all enjoy a good night’s sleep!

At Happy Tails, we care for your dog just as much as you do, and an active, playful and fun walk on a regular basis will truly enrich your four-legged friend’s life forever. To speak to us about a regular exercise regime for your furry family member, call us on 0403 959 128 or email us at info@happy-tails.com.au