{"id":7002,"date":"2019-09-23T19:36:48","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T19:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/ca?p=7002"},"modified":"2025-02-14T06:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T06:54:46","slug":"turn-your-daily-dog-walk-into-a-fitness-routine-for-you-and-fido","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/ca\/turn-your-daily-dog-walk-into-a-fitness-routine-for-you-and-fido\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn Your Daily Dog Walk Into A Fitness Routine (For You And Fido!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"size\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">A 2017 study found that\u00c2\u00a064% of\u00c2\u00a0<b>Canadian<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0adults over the age of 18 are\u00c2\u00a0<b>overweight<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0or\u00c2\u00a0<b>obese <\/b>and although it&#8217;s hard to get a good handle on rates of pet\u00c2\u00a0obesity\u00c2\u00a0in\u00c2\u00a0Canada,\u00c2\u00a0estimates in the U.S. suggest it affects between 35 and 55 per cent of pets. <\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"size\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">So who better to be your workout buddy than your pooch? Not only can you both improve your health, but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also fun and a\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/canadaoutdoor-exercises-for-you-your-dog-to-strengthen-the-bond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great means of strengthening your bond<\/a>. There are several ways to kick up a dog-walking adventure to make it more of a workout that will benefit you both.<\/span><\/span>\r\n<p style=\"orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"size\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"size\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">Pick Up The Pace<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"size\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">Similar to humans, there are a number of\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vetnutrition.tufts.edu\/2017\/10\/dogobesity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health risks in overweight dogs<\/a>, including high blood pressure, type two diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Even before these issues arise, overweight dogs have a decreased quality of life on the whole. Just as your\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"colour\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarms-for-sale.com\/how-your-lifestyle-affects-your-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lifestyle can impact your health<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"size\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">, your weight can affect your lifestyle, and this is true with dogs too. Walking is one of the best ways to help shed extra pounds, but a leisurely stroll isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t enough. Take the first 5 minutes of your dog\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s walk to warm up, then increase your pace to something quicker than your average.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"size\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"size\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">Try Interval Walking<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"size\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">If keeping a quick pace for a long period is too much for you or your dog, give intervals a try. Walk for a short span of time &#8211; like 20 seconds &#8211; at a fast pace, and then slow down for a rest period (say, a minute). Then repeat this pattern. This is a highly customizable method, and there are a number of\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/education-and-resources\/lifestyle\/blog\/6752\/high-intensity-interval-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">benefits to interval training<\/a>, including improved weight loss. Once you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re comfortable with a certain amount of time at a certain pace, increase one or the other. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s helpful if you can teach your dog some cues so they know when to speed up and when to slow down. When speeding up, try a simple verbal cue like, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s go!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d When slowing, decide on a phrase, such as, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153OK, OK\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Woah,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and stick to it so that your dog learns the rules. Also make sure to use a harness instead of a regular collar to avoid any accidental pulling on doggo\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s neck, which might happen while they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re learning to slow down.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"size\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">Incorporate More Challenging Terrain<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"size\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">Along with adjusting the pace and length of your walk, another strategy for souping things up is to include inclines and declines. Doing more than just walking a straight, level path will work more muscles and burn more fat, not to mention that it keeps things interesting. Hiking is great for this, but city-dwellers can seek out areas with hills, and even incorporate outdoor stairs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"size\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'times serif',serif; color: black;\">Though getting Fido fit may seem tricky at first, it really isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t. Dogs are naturally playful, curious and adventurous, which makes walking off some weight an exciting and easy process for them &#8211; and for you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 2017 study found that\u00c2\u00a064% of\u00c2\u00a0Canadian\u00c2\u00a0adults over the age of 18 are\u00c2\u00a0overweight\u00c2\u00a0or\u00c2\u00a0obese and although it&#8217;s hard to get a good handle on rates of pet\u00c2\u00a0obesity\u00c2\u00a0in\u00c2\u00a0Canada,\u00c2\u00a0estimates in the U.S. suggest it affects between 35 and 55 per cent of pets. 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