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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How much are you feeding your puppy? If you are simply going from the packaging label recommendations, you may be feeding your puppy too much or too little.

Worried that increasing your puppy's food intake could cause him to gain weight? This is a valid concern, as extra weight is responsible for health problems in many animals. It is important to make sure that your puppy is getting additional exercise when his food intake increases.

Obesity in dogs is easier to avoid than to correct. If your puppy is being overfed, start slowly reducing his food until his weight becomes acceptable. If you aren't sure what this is, be sure to have a vet take a look. If your puppy needs to eat more, increase his food for a couple of weeks until his weight gets to where it should be, than sustain the amount.

An overweight (or underweight) dog is more likely to get sick than a dog at a healthy weight. Starting your puppy out at a healthy weight while he is young will help him now and later.

You should also check your puppy's temperature two or three times each week. This will alert you if he is getting a fever. A dog's temperature should be between 99.5 and 102.5 degrees.

Your vet can show you how to take a dog's temperature. The thermometer will need to be inserted into the rectum, so be sure to have plenty of mineral oil or petroleum jelly on hand.

Wait three minutes then pull the thermometer out slowly and read the results. The mercury level will rise to the accurate temperature. If your puppy is running a fever, you'll want to call your vet immediately and arrange to have him seen.

Make absolutely certain that you purchase a rectal thermometer for this purpose! An oral thermometer is likely to give you a false reading and make you think your puppy is sick when he is not. Now have fun getting your puppy off to a healthy start!

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