How to get your Dog to exercise in a fun way?

• Follow the Dog

While on one of your walks with your furry one, try this twist for a change. Instead of walking your dog, have your dog walk you. Let it wonder wherever it wishes to and you keep following to discover new places.

• Fetch

A simple game of fetch can be all that is needed for your dog's daily exercise fix. Fetch is easy to squeeze into busy schedules, as there is no need to travel far to fit in a game.

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• Help them make friends

The best kind of exercise is the one that a dog naturally does. Let your little one meet new dogs, play with them and enjoy their time.

• Mind games

Don't forget to exercise your dog's brain. After puppyhood and the basic obedience commands have been taught, cognitive challenges tend to drop off. Find some silly, fun behavior to teach your dog, like high fiving on command.

• Track the smell

Similar to tracking, nose work takes advantage of a dog's innate scent capability. Training begins with simple tasks of finding a treats in a hidden box. As your dog gets better at locating objects, the tasks get more challenging. Not only is nose work an excellent exercise as your dog bounds from place to place looking for the prize, but nose work also develops your dog's focus and confidence.