Comments on: Dogs need more exercise http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:26:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-198381 Lindsay Stordahl Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:48:28 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2410#comment-198381 I take dogs running for about 5 miles and some of them are not tired at all when we get back. So I hear ya! Your dog is lucky to have someone who is dedicated to providing that much exercise. Imagine how crazy he'd be if you didn't walk him that much! I take dogs running for about 5 miles and some of them are not tired at all when we get back. So I hear ya! Your dog is lucky to have someone who is dedicated to providing that much exercise. Imagine how crazy he’d be if you didn’t walk him that much!

]]> By: Katie http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-198081 Katie Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:21:06 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2410#comment-198081 I just walked my new 1yr old Black Retriever about 5 miles (2 hours) and I'm exhausted but he's still bounding!! I have to give him at least that everyday if not more (and at least 2 or 3 separate walks) otherwise he's just insanely hyperactive! I just walked my new 1yr old Black Retriever about 5 miles (2 hours) and I’m exhausted but he’s still bounding!! I have to give him at least that everyday if not more (and at least 2 or 3 separate walks) otherwise he’s just insanely hyperactive!

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-121799 Lindsay Stordahl Sun, 08 May 2011 22:07:28 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2410#comment-121799 I agree! I feel guilty if I don't get Ace out for some exercise! I agree! I feel guilty if I don’t get Ace out for some exercise!

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-121798 Lindsay Stordahl Sun, 08 May 2011 22:06:52 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2410#comment-121798 And it gives them a mental workout, too! And it gives them a mental workout, too!

]]> By: Hildy Johnson http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-121746 Hildy Johnson Sun, 08 May 2011 15:24:11 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2410#comment-121746 I have been trying to lose weight and my dog loves it. We run three miles every morning at sunrise, walk two miles in the middle of the day, and another two miles before dinner. I am working my way up to four miles for our morning run. Dog provides the best motivation possible, because he gets very sulky if we don't go out for our run. Better than having a personal trainer. I have been trying to lose weight and my dog loves it. We run three miles every morning at sunrise, walk two miles in the middle of the day, and another two miles before dinner. I am working my way up to four miles for our morning run. Dog provides the best motivation possible, because he gets very sulky if we don’t go out for our run. Better than having a personal trainer.

]]> By: Angela Lynn http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-121699 Angela Lynn Sun, 08 May 2011 07:52:56 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2410#comment-121699 I agree with this post. Like humans I personally believe that dogs also need some good exercise. It doesn't have to be daily if your dog is lazy but at least it's 3-4 times a week. It's for their own health also to avoid obesity and some health conditions that might threaten them. I agree with this post. Like humans I personally believe that dogs also need some good exercise. It doesn’t have to be daily if your dog is lazy but at least it’s 3-4 times a week. It’s for their own health also to avoid obesity and some health conditions that might threaten them.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-116348 Lindsay Stordahl Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:33:32 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2410#comment-116348 That's cute! My dog won't chase laser pointers. My cats go nuts over that, though! That’s cute! My dog won’t chase laser pointers. My cats go nuts over that, though!

]]> By: Laura http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-116326 Laura Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:34 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2410#comment-116326 Great reminder for all dog owners and those thinking of getting a dog. They definitely need their exercise!!! They love their long walks, but here is a great alternative exercise I've found works for my dogs on those rainy days when we just can't get outside. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80CXzqoIixc&feature=youtu.be Great reminder for all dog owners and those thinking of getting a dog. They definitely need their exercise!!! They love their long walks, but here is a great alternative exercise I’ve found works for my dogs on those rainy days when we just can’t get outside.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80CXzqoIixc&feature=youtu.be

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-29994 Lindsay Stordahl Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:40:23 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2410#comment-29994 It sounds like you are doing a great job exercising Addy. She is a lucky dog! I've heard that it's best to get a new pair of shoes every 500 miles or so. I stretch mine out to about 1,000 miles but at that point I can really tell. I haven't been as good exercising my dog lately as I was when I wrote this post. You've motivated me to make sure to get him out a little more! It sounds like you are doing a great job exercising Addy. She is a lucky dog! I’ve heard that it’s best to get a new pair of shoes every 500 miles or so. I stretch mine out to about 1,000 miles but at that point I can really tell. I haven’t been as good exercising my dog lately as I was when I wrote this post. You’ve motivated me to make sure to get him out a little more!

]]> By: Paul Markowski http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/01/27/dogs-need-more-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-29985 Paul Markowski Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:43:48 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=2410#comment-29985 Lindsay, Thanks for this report- I was worried I was walking my Addy too much. I have three courses I use: 2 mile city street w/sidewalk, 3 mile some city streets/sidewalks- mostly wooded paths, and 5.5 miles- mostly sidewalk. The 5.5 usually takes 2 hours, but that is because Addy slows to a crawl at times- mostly up hill without a breeze. If in a rush, I do the 3 mile if it hasn't rained in a day- which takes an hour, and worst case scenerio, the 2-mile, 30-45 min. I recently realized that when my legs and back start aching- I have to check my shoes- over mileage. Therfore, been keeping a log which really helps push yourself to do the 5.5 instead of the "weeney walks". Lindsay,
Thanks for this report- I was worried I was walking my Addy too much. I have three courses I use: 2 mile city street w/sidewalk, 3 mile some city streets/sidewalks- mostly wooded paths, and 5.5 miles- mostly sidewalk. The 5.5 usually takes 2 hours, but that is because Addy slows to a crawl at times- mostly up hill without a breeze. If in a rush, I do the 3 mile if it hasn’t rained in a day- which takes an hour, and worst case scenerio, the 2-mile, 30-45 min. I recently realized that when my legs and back start aching- I have to check my shoes- over mileage. Therfore, been keeping a log which really helps push yourself to do the 5.5 instead of the “weeney walks”.

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