How to Get Fit Happy for Free with Your Dog

Does your dog have 'OMG, OMG, OMG, I'm going for a walk,' excitement?

Mine does.

He gets so excited that he takes his lead in his mouth and happily prances me out the front door taking me for a walk.


Taking time out to go for a walk with your dog is not only good for your pooch, but helps to build a stronger bond between you.

There are numerous benefits to both us humans and our four-legged companions.

Here are a few benefits that quickly come to mind for me:





When Rocket and I go for a walk, it can be a challenge sometimes because he is filled with boundless energy and the joy of being out in the world again. I do love that about him and other dogs too. They have a way of appreciating the simple things in life.

One really good thing about Rocket, is that he isn't a dog who needs to pee on every blade of grass. No, he prefers to sniff at all the various smells and enjoy the pleasurable experience of being out doors.

Personally, I gain great pleasure from watching how much Rocket loves walking. He prances and trots, sniffs and when he finds a particularly delicious smell, he drops to his belly to stop me from moving on. That's when I know I have to let him get his 'pee-mail.'

Dogs have a way of seeing each moment as an opportunity for discovery. I think this is wonderful teaching for us humans to consider modelling, as life is so busy that we can and often do miss the important things that life has to offer.



Rocket, and the other beautiful dogs I have been blessed to have in my life have taught me:


Dogs truly have a wonderful way of teaching us about living in the moment.

Rocket taught me today that I really need some training on how to walk with him on a loose leash again. I am a strong believer good dog behaviour comes down to the amount of human training one has to understand and communicate effectively with our companions. So, it's back to training for me.

Here's a great You Tube Video on How to Train Your Dog to NOT PULL on the Leash! by Zak George's Dog Training rEvolution:



I hope you enjoy walking your dog and have many days of pleasure and learning from each other.

This dog/human relationship is a very special one indeed.

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