Exercise is just as important for the health of your dog as it is for you. Now, you might be thinking, “I don’t have time to include exercise in my schedule; how can I do it for my dog?”

That’s a very common problem. Not everyone has the time or energy to take their dogs for a walk or run. Luckily, there are some indoor-based exercises that present a good alternative. Here’s a list of a few of them:

If your house has stairs, you can utilize them for a simple indoor-based exercise. Now, the hard part here is getting your dog to climb the stairs. It would be easier if your dog is obedient; all you’d have to do then is ask them to follow you up the stairs.

But it’s not always that simple. So, here are some tips and tricks:

• You can throw a ball or their favorite toy and ask them to fetch it from upstairs.
• You can also try placing small bits of their favorite food on the steps.
  

Hide and seek is a fun indoor activity not only to exercise your dog but also to strengthen your bond with them. Its benefits boil down to two things. First, there’s obviously physical activity involved in it, which is basically the whole point of the exercise. Second, it improves cognition ability because the way dogs find you is by your natural scent.

Exercise is supposed to be a fun activity for you and your dog. So, don’t go too hard on them. Besides, there’s no right answer to how much exercise your dog needs. Because it’s mostly a function of the breed, some dog breeds are really active, like Border Collies, while others tend to be more sedentary.

That sums up our discussion of pet exercises. Now, as you can see that this is a very brief guide and may lack information about your specific dog breed. At Sugarcoats Grooming and Pet Care, we are dedicated to providing education and pet care advice to owners. So, whatever queries you’ve after reading this, feel free to connect with us!