Exercising your dog not only helps him/her to.... not be lazy and over weight, but it also helps YOU to get your daily exercise. I call it multi-tasking. Doing two things at once.
But remember, every dog is different. Before beginning an exercise program be sure your dog is in good health - get your veterinarian's approval before drastically changing the dog's routine.

It's very important for your pooch to get a daily exercise routine into place or at least three times a week - this means enough exercise to make him/her pant. All it takes is 20minutes, two times a day. If you don't have time for that, then at least get in a 20minute walk or, two, 10minute walks. You will be happy and your pooch will be happy. Daily walks might be enough for some dogs; but others need more intense workouts. Just because your dog is outside in the yard does not mean he is getting enough exercise. It will just depend on their breed, age, weight, physical characteristics.

There are so many dogs that don't get exercise on a daily basis and are very over weight, which leads to health problems, which lead to high vet bills.

The kind of exercising can be any of the following

• Walking
• Running
• Swimming
• Fetching
• Jumping
• Frisbee
• Canine exercise balls

After you exercise your dog, give them a little TLC, by giving your dog a gentle massage, to help his joints relax and this helps especially with the older/senior dogs.