{"id":4379,"date":"2024-02-23T14:55:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T19:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/?p=4379"},"modified":"2024-02-28T14:23:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T19:23:30","slug":"stay-active-with-your-dog-dogs-as-personal-trainers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/stay-active-with-your-dog-dogs-as-personal-trainers\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Active With Your Dog: Dogs as Personal Trainers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most of us have at least good intentions of being more active<\/a> in our daily lives. The execution, though, is not always as simple as the desire. Luckily for dog owners everywhere, pups can serve as surprisingly effective personal trainers. Keep reading to see how you can stay active with your dog<\/em><\/strong> and enjoy your very own pup-sonal training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Healthy Lifestyle\u2026Naturally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study in the UK<\/a> found that dog owners are about four times more likely to log the recommended minutes of exercise in a week than people who don\u2019t have dogs. From afternoon walks around the neighborhood to an innocent game of fetch in the backyard, owning a dog naturally adds in physical activity to your day. It\u2019s much easier to be motivated to put on your walking shoes when you are trying to keep your best friend active and healthy. Many dog owners easily get 150 minutes of exercise a week without even trying. There\u2019s nothing better than exercise that doesn\u2019t feel like exercise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contagious Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most motivating factors of working out with dogs is their positive attitude. When you see your dog feeling so happy just from getting movement, it is easy to share their excitement. Whether you start taking more steps with extra walks each day or actually incorporate your dog into your workout routine (like Kate the Australian Shepherd<\/a>), dogs are a great motivator. You don\u2019t have to worry about talking yourself out of staying active when you have a pair of puppy dog eyes staring up at you, waiting to go for a walk. They\u2019re not as likely to fall for any excuses you might think up. In fact, one dog (later named Gobi)<\/a> kept pace with a man running a seven-day race in China. She impressed him so much, in fact, that he adopted her and brought her all the way back to Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay Active with Your Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes we all need a bit of help getting started\u2014especially when it comes to a healthier lifestyle. Dogs make the ideal personal trainer because they are creatures of habit. If you\u2019re trying to create a routine, incorporating your dog is a great way to do it. After a few days of morning runs, your dog will expect them\u2014and won\u2019t be afraid to let you know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Balls of Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you do not currently have a dog but are looking to adopt, you might want to consider an active breed<\/a> that can help you get moving. Some of the best dog breeds for physical activity are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n