Swimming made fun AND safe!
Ok, so I know I am a broken record with the whole exercise with your pet thing. I assure you, its for good reason!! With as hot as it is lately, swimming with your pet is a great option to burn calories, and tire them out for the day. Of course, you can get involved as well and play a lively game of catch from one end to the next-you’ll be huffing and puffing before you know it! I always have fun throwing Dude’s tennis ball into the deep end-he’ll burn so many calories to get that ball!! Talk about a workout! And, if you are enjoying swimming in a lake with your pet, its always important to keep an eye on them to make sure they aren’t getting too tired, or short of breath. Also to keep it safe, you can also have your pet wear a doggie lifevest, or whats called Ruff Wear K-9 float coat. And, of course, make sure your pet is vaccinated before taking them to an area like a lake with a lot of pet traffic. This way, you ensure that your pet is getting a great workout, safely! Enjoy the heat while we have it, and make sure your pet does too!
Rainy days…
Are you stuck inside with your hyper pet? It seems like we are definately having some May showers these last few days, which can really take a toll on your pet. Here’s some little tips to help you out…
1) For those of you with clean garages (if you are like me, thats a bit of a stretch), you can take a ball and toss it around with your pet in there. That way, your pet is getting exercise, but isn’t out in the cold rain. You’ll be surprised how much energy can be spent just doing this activity.
2) Giving your pet less treats on these days is also a good idea because they aren’t dispensing as much of their energy as they would be on a sunny day where they can get a walk in, if not a park trip. Treats should be given after a walk or activity, to reinforce that healthy habit.
3) If you have more than one pet, a covered dog run may be in order. I have one for two weimaraners, and there is enough room for them on the side of the house to run around for about 50 feet. This comes in handy on rainy days, because two pets can get to be a handful during bad weather.
I hope these little tips were able to help you! Stay dry!