A puppy can be a very fun pet to have, but they also have a lot of energy and they need exercise to stay in shape. Walking them for 30 to 60 minutes every day will keep them happy and healthy.

Most of us have busy schedules, however, and it can be hard to find the time to walk a puppy for that long every day. You can still make sure your puppy gets enough exercise by giving him enough room in your yard to run around and play. If space is an issue, you can walk him in the local park or at the high school track.

It's possible to train a dog to run on your treadmill right along with you. This provides both of you with exercise and helps you bond as well.

Every dog has different exercise needs, so think about your dog's activity level and create a plan that works for both of you. Young puppies typically want to run while older dogs are sometimes fine with just taking a walk. When taking a puppy out for some exercise, start with 15 minute sessions and then increase the time as he grows and is able to play for longer.

Sometimes it's convenient to walk your dog at night. If this is the case, wear reflective clothing so that you're visible to cars on the road. Wearing bright-colored clothes can help as well.

Try to take your puppy out for exercise either right before or right after he eats, as this is the best time to walk them. Give him small amounts of water so that he doesn't drink too much and get an upset stomach.

When you're finished walking the puppy, check his paws for any foreign objects that may have become stuck in them. Burrs, rocks, glass, and ice can all become stuck and cause the puppy pain, and you should remove them quickly.

Dogs love to play fetch, and it can also give them some great exercise. You can teach a puppy to play fetch by rolling a toy near him and rewarding him when he returns it to you. As the puppy gets older, you can throw the toy farther away. Just remember to always praise him when he brings the toy back.

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Are you the type of dog owner who likes to take your companion with you wherever you go? If you are then you know that that there are occasions when you can do this, but there are also times when you can not, for whatever reason.

On the occasions when that happens, you will often need to find a boarding kennels that will take care of your dog while you are away.

A vacation is a time for relaxing, so you do not want to be worrying about your dog, if you can help it. Within your own country, it is not usually a big problem, but if you go to a foreign land, then taking your dog can be more trouble than it is worth. Not only for you, but for your doggy friend as well.

If you can not board your dog with someone it knows, like a member of your family or a neighbour, then the only alternative is a boarding kennels.

I have put my dog in a bad kennel once and I learned a few lessons from that. I put my Becky in a kennel in a highly regarded village just outside our town. I was happy with what I saw and the patter of the owner, so I went to Spain, thinking that all was fine for both of us. I had a great holiday and went straight to the kennels from the airport on my return, although I had told them a fortnight before that I would pick Becky up the day after my arrival. I just could not wait to see her.

I went to the kennels and they were surprised to see me. Of course, I was a day early. They said that Becky was 'resting' and that it would be better to 'come back tomorrow'. No way! So they took me to see her. I nearly cried. She was sitting in a good sized cage, but on newspaper sodden with pee.

She saw me and just looked down at her paws. I called her name again, but she did not want to know. I paid the bill and put her in the car on the front passenger seat where she always sat. She just looked out the window and showed no interest in me whatsoever.

It took three days before she would speak to me again! The moral of this story is not to be impressed by big adverts or impressive locations as I was. Ask your dog-owning friends, write into the local paper inviting recommendations, phone the local animal protection society or the kennel club or look on the Internet.

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