Owner and Pet Health
16 Mar 2010
To improve our health, one of the best things we can do is to get more exercise and to lose weight. At first, developing an exercise routine can seem daunting and it does require a lot of dedication. It’s a good idea to have a friend as exercise partner so that you can motivate each other. Unfortunately, friends are only human, and they’re as likely as you to struggle to resist temptation. Their warm cosy bed can easily be too much to resist and your exercise regime may quickly disappear. I have a solution: imagine an exercise partner who never skips a session. A pet dog.
You can easily combine your health with pet health. Those of you who already have a dog should be walking him every day anyway. But there is always scope to do more. It’s easy to fall into the trap of a short walk morning and night, but what else could you do. In our country we’re lucky enough never to be far from a park or some countryside. We have so many great places to walk your dog. And I bet you’ll find the countryside more attractive than the suburbs.
You’ll really feel the benefit of some long country walks, and so will your dog. Exercise lifts the mood, for people and animals. It could also help you shift those awkward few pounds. It’s also a great way to enjoy your dog’s company; and your family’s if they join you, or to get some peace and quiet. Above all, it won’t cost you a thing.
Pet health and your health are so very important. So too is the relationship you share with your dog. What better way to look after each other than to exercise more together?
