How Much Exercise Does Your Dog Need?

Let's be honest in this article. I happen to actually love it any time Frank, our goofy black lab, is tired. When he disappears to the bedroom ahead of time or is up later or alternatively rests rather a lot while I am accomplishing work, I actually think, "Cool! A couple of short minutes without having to entertain his puppy desires--Can somebody give food to me; Gee, I'm severely dehydrated; Could I just go outside, may I, may I, may I; Could you please be sure to throw open the back door then I can look out; Hiya, can someone pet me; Come on, look over here, cuz I'm lovable; Now, is it possible to pet me NOW; What about a goody; Why don't you consider giving me a bite of that delicious smelling bacon thingy, cheeseburger, or cauliflower you got there. A worn-out Frank is a good Frank.

You'll know that cliché about a tired Dog is considered to be a contented Dog? Certainly, I think a fatigued puppy Dog is often a very content pup owner. The hound may not be so excited though. Simplest way to see Frank tuckered out is to walk him. Even so, exercise isn't going to deal with many obnoxious puppy dog problems, for example chewing up couches, woofing at every little non-human racket, nor threatening to bite the actual hands off of the mail carrier should they be slipping mail through the hole inside the door.

Still, exercise does lead to an entertained, happy and well-balanced puppy. Sleepy? Maybe not so much. I personally never fail to feel sort of peppy after having a good workout. And I know a little Jack Russell Terrier that never sleeps. Here a few guidelines:

Smaller Dogs

These tiny dogs typically need more experiences with exercise and stimulation than much bigger pooches. But because of their pint size, they may perhaps be satisfied with running around your patio or possibly even in the house. Throwing any kind of stuffed toy up the staircase offers huge amusement for your tiny little canine and supply ample activity for the day in about half-hour two-times a day.

Large Dogs

Plenty of big canines are certainly not big on the subject of spirited games of run up the stairway. As a matter of fact, I can't get Frank to go right up steps to get any item, besides possibly a sizzling hot steak. For that, this black lab would certainly do it on two paws. Big k9s ordinarily want a couple of fast round the block strolls per day as well as 10-20 minutes of tug-o-war. That's it. They are happy and therefore ready to nap...AGAIN.

Breeds

Size is not as crucial to your dog's activity requirements as the particular breed of your puppy. So, from a to z, what follows is a break down of physical exercise preferences by particular breed of dog.

Minimal Exercise Requirements

• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel


• Miniature Pinscher


• Pekingese


• Pug


• Toy Poodle

Low Exercise Requirements

• Basset Hound


• Beagle


• Bearded Collie


• Bichon Frise


• Boston Terrier


• Chihuahua


• Dachshund


• English Bulldog


• English Toy Spaniel


• French Bulldog


• Greyhound


• Lhaso Apso


• Miniature Poodle


• Parson Russell Terrier


• Pembroke Welsh Corgi


• Pomeranian


• Shih Tzu


• West Highland White Terrier


• Yorkshire Terrier

Moderate Physical Exercise Demand

• Afghan Hound


• Airedale Terrier


• Alaskan Malamute


• American Bulldog


• Border Terrier


• Borzoi


• Boxer


• Bull terrier


• Bullmastiff


• Cairn Terrier


• Chow Chow


• Collie


• Dalmatian


• English Cocker Spaniel


• German Shepherd


• Giant Schnauzer


• Golden Retriever


• Great Dane


• Great Pyrenees


• Irish Wolfhound


• Labrador Retriever


• Miniature Schnauzer


• Old English Sheepdog


• Pointer


• Rhodesian Ridgeback


• Rottweiler


• Saint Bernard


• Standard Poodle


• Standard Schnauzer


• Weimaraner


• Whippet


• Wire Fox Terrier

Highest Exercise Requirement

• Australian Cattle


• Australian Shepherd


• Border Collie


• Doberman Pincher


• English setter


• English Springer Spaniel


• Gordon Setter


• Irish Setter


• Newfoundland


• Shetland Sheepdog


• Siberian Husky

I hope this helps you make a good human choice for your best 4-legged dog friend. If you are not an exerciser, don't get a Border Collie. A nice little Toy Poodle might be just the dog for you. It is important to exercise your dog according to its temperament, size and, most of all, breed. Picking the right dog for you requires that you be honest with yourself about how much you want to be tromping around in the rain all winter getting your dog exercised and, in some cases, even tired.

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What Kind of Exercise and Play Do Puppies Need?

Puppies all know how to rough-house with their litter mates. It is a great game, but humans need to avoid getting too physical with their puppy. Generally, all physical play between you and your puppy should be at the Dogs level of strength, ability and understanding. Puppies are learning to trust and if you go too far with play, you could be over-stimulating. That can result in aggressive behavior such as biting. If your pup does come back at you with teeth, do not punish. Simply stop the play and rub the tummy of your puppy to show affection. It is natural for puppies when playing in the litter to bite back at whoever was getting too rough.   

Puppies need exercise, but taking your puppy for long, brisk jogs at a very young age should be avoided. In fact, the larger your Dog will be as an adult, the more you should avoid or limit the amount of jumping, running, jogging or hard exercise as a puppy. These type of physical activities for a large breed puppy can damage growing bones.   

There are a couple of different kinds of walks for a puppy. There is the bathroom walk, the training walk and best of all, the sniff everything walk. The bathroom walk is simply your puppy on a leash and taking him to where you would like him to do his business. Just remember to be patient with him and say good Dog when he has gone to the bathroom. The training walk is where your puppy will be bouncing all over the place while you try to get him to walk next to you. Eventually, after many trips on the leash your puppy will graduate to the perfect walk right next to you. The exercise walk that we all see, with the owner running to remove the excess winter fat with his Dog running next to him, is not for puppies.   

The best walk for your puppy is the socialization walk. This is the one where it is a calming type of exercise. You take your puppy for a great scenic walk. He gets to smell everything, see every duck, squirrel and critter. It allows you to teach your puppy how to meet other dogs, how to not jump to greet friends, and how to stand quietly while being patted and loved. Who can resist to pet a puppy? 

The best type of exercise for a puppy is chase with a ball or a gentle tug of war with a pull and tug toy. Puppies love squeaky dog toys, but remember to keep a watchful eye on your chomping puppy. Squeakers can be very dangerous and costly when swallowed by accident. Puppies need to chew. Just like babies, they have baby teeth and they teeth as their adult teeth are growing. The best chew toys are made of a very durable rubber. Some of the best puppy dog toys is Pup Orbo by Planet Dog.  This dog toy even has an area for treats. 

Never give your puppy real bones or rawhide. Pieces can splinter or break off and lodge in their throat or puncture their internal organs when swallowed. If you like the look of a bone, consider the West Paw Design Hurley or similar bone shaped hard rubber chew toy.  Also, consider that puppies like babies, will have their favorite soft toy. It is always a good idea to have a nice assortment of toys. You should only give 2-3 at a time. Once a toy has been chewed (which your puppy will do), simply replace it with another.  Do not forget to have a few dog ball toys around. Puppies love to chase and bounce balls.  Balls are great to throw and have your puppy retrieve.  

Just remember to supervise play with your puppy. Do not overdo play and make your puppy too frantic. Replace toys as they become worn. Take your dog for walks, but make them slow and easy- more for socializing. Simply enjoy the antics of your new puppy and shower him with love. 

By Ann Shevin
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