FitDog Friday Garths TOP TEN Reasons to Exercise with Your Dog

1. It will make your dog happy

2. It will make you happy

3. It helps with stress for both doggies & humans 

Stress?  What stress?

4. It makes you and your dog look and feel better 

5. Its a great way to make new friends

Me and Trevor, Cooper, and Austin
on one of the first Human Adventure hikes mom & I led

Walking with Rocco of To Dog With Love
on the greenway at BlogPaws

6. Its FUN

7. When you & your dog are physically fit, you can do even more fun things


Photo by Brian Padow, Canine Adventure
Im six years old.  I couldnt leap like this if I didnt walk every day, play fetch most days, and go for 2+ hour river romps two or more times a week.  

8. It tires your dog out so he/she is better behaved (it can even help with behavior problems)

Too tired to eat the carpet

Demonstrating my good behavior

9. $$$$$ - Dogs who exercise and maintain proper weight have lower vet bills and need fewer medications

10. Dogs who exercise and maintain proper weight live LONGER, healthier lives

Dont know where to start? See How to Keep Your Dog Healthy and Fit, Part I and Part II for some tips.

***BIG NEWS***

Our pals at SlimDoggy have a very exciting announcement today that will help you and your doggie stay motivated to exercise every day.  SlimDoggy.com also has all kinds of info on doggie nutrition, weight control, and exercise.  Check it out -- its a fantastic resource.

Its FitDog Friday!  

FitDog Friday is a blog hop hosted by my friends SlimDoggy, 
Peggys Pet Place, and To Dog With Love. Check out our hosts and the other bloggers in the hop (see below) for ideas, tips and inspiration for getting and keeping your pups fit and healthy.

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