samedi 23 mai 2015

Dogs - Hiker's Best Friends

By Merv Carlson


Having a dog not only brings you more fun, it changes your lifestyle positively as well. A dog is your best companion when you do outdoor activities such as hiking, jogging. Summer is coming. There's no reason to be lazy indoor anymore. Go out and start hiking or jogging with your dog to get fit for the summer. Getting outside to enjoy a beautiful warm day with your dog not only gets you closer to the nature but also helps you keep fit. In this post we are going to suggest some of the most recommended outdoor activities you can do with your dog.

Walking Many people choose walking as part of their daily activities. With a good pair of shoes, you can do walking activity everyday. Walking is a simple exercise and can be done by people of all ages. You need at least 30 minutes of walking per day. Walking is simple yet effective in helping you reduce the risks of suffering from heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma and even some cancers. You will be more interested in regular walking by having your loving pet dog as your companion. Walking is also good for your pet dog's physical health.

Jogging Jogging is one of the oldest and most popular outdoor activities. You can choose to be a morning or afternoon jogger to arrange time for this exercise. If you go too fast, you can face medical problems with your muscles and joints. Jogging is popular since it brings the joggers with countless benefits, including losing weight, better mental health, healthier muscle development.

Hiking It is believed that hiking makes you happier and healthier. If you are a nature lover, you'll enjoy what hiking brings. Hiking requires minimal equipment. You'll need only a good pair of shoes and it's even better if you have your dog as a companion. Hiking frees you from daily stress, reduces depression and provides you with better quality sleep. Before hiking with your dog, you should make sure you carry the needed equipment. Most hikers will take a backpack to carry water, hiking boots and also the dog shoes when they decide to hike with their dogs. Like jogging, you should start small first.

Water Sports You already know by now that your dog loves water. If you're going on a holiday or you have an ocean, a pool or any other water attraction near your home, you can practice some water sports with your pet. If your dog is a good swimmer, take her surfing with you. Catch the perfect waves and maybe you will even take some surfing lessons from your pet. You can also swim with your dog.




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