Exercising with a dog

Nanou1975
Nanou1975 Posts: 34 Member
edited December 18 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

I have a big dog that needs to move as much as I do (he also has about 10lbs to lose), both of us as starting so no running but we would like to add to our walks to make sure we are optimizing our outings.

Anyone has suggestions?

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  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    how about you go somewhere he can be off leash and bring a ball

    Toss ball and as the dog is fetching, do some kind of circuit training, lunges, burpees, jumping jacks.
  • ATLMel
    ATLMel Posts: 392 Member
    how about you go somewhere he can be off leash and bring a ball

    Toss ball and as the dog is fetching, do some kind of circuit training, lunges, burpees, jumping jacks.

    My dog and I do this. I throw it and she chases and I try to fit in as many sprints/jacks/burpees as possible until she gets back. Of course, if she happens to see a squirrel, I could be doing burpees for a reallllly long time.
  • Nanou1975
    Nanou1975 Posts: 34 Member
    During the summer it's very difficult to have access to an off leash area (we don't have one specific for dogs but use the park next to my home, but it's a soccer and baseball park, so it's in great demand during summer) but I can try and do my walks either late at night during the week and realy early during the weekends.

    Thanks
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    I take my 1 year old husky mix jogging 3 times a week. It keeps her calm in the house and makes me get off my butt! :laugh: You could do something like couch to 5 k together since it starts slow and builds endurance over time. I lost 15 lbs just walking our frist dog. We'd do 2-4 miles per day, spread out over the day depending on my work schedule.

    My biggest recommendation is a gentle leader. It's a head collar that prevents them from pulling if they see a bird or squirrel or something else they want to chase, and doesn't choke them. One of my dogs walks/runs on a leash very well but the puppy.... she's another very hyperactive story. You can get them at any pet supply store or online. Also make sure you have water when it gets hot out, it sounds dumb but dogs will run themselves to death if they're having a good time and don't drink enough in the heat.
  • onefuzzy
    onefuzzy Posts: 33 Member
    I got an adult razor scooter and take both of my dogs for a scoot every morning!
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