I've always wanted to go running with my dog. "Dusha", like all cocker spaniels, had (always) so much energy to release that I didn't know if a 5 km run on the beach would be enough, or if it would be too much. Still, we tried.
The first time we ran together we came home hungry and exhausted, but it was like completing a goal. Little by little, I made it part of my routine, and it became one of my favorite moments of the day, because I experienced the many fruits of running with my pet and I observed how he was becoming a he althier and happier animal.
Continue reading this new Animal Expert article where, in addition to inviting you to explore this new activity, I tell you about the benefits of going running with me dog.
1. Stress release
Over the years, stress has become one of the main causes of many of the diseases and ailments that affect modern man. How many times have we not heard the doctor say? "that's because of stress" or how stressed have you been lately? Emotional burdens affect our systems so much that they end up deteriorating the he alth of our body.
One way to reduce stress, and therefore disease, is through cardiovascular exercise. Running benefits us mentally and emotionally because it reduces stress levels and helps us to dilute the frustrations and anxieties that accumulate throughout the day. It is also good for stress in dogs.
two. Stay fit
Surely you've already heard them a thousand times, but we'll tell you anyway, because it's true: running helps you stay in shape The same goes for your dog. If you are already a runner or are considering starting to run, why not include your pet in that activity? People who take care of themselves or want to take care of themselves should take into account that their canine companion deserves the same kind of attention.
Remember that your dog depends on you to obtain his necessary exercise load, to be in optimal condition and to be in good he alth Therefore that the fairest and, moreover, fun thing would be to take it with you on your next races. This activity will improve your muscle tone, endurance, strength and help you maintain your ideal weight.
3. Say yes to joy
It is a fact! running has the wonderful effect of making everyone who does it feel better and happier. Seeing your dog all excited and impatient to free his body and break the curtains of air will make you too excited to the point of getting a thousand laughs and smiles. It will be the perfect time to enjoy the little things in life.
4. A stop to bad habits
Dogs are pure energy. If they don't find a positive and productive way to release all that burden, they could fall into doing bad things, which then lead them to develop destructive habits, such as biting and breaking your favorite shoes.
Running is an excellent tool to keep them away or reform negative emotions such as anxiety, depression or frustration.
5. Bond with your dog
Running with your dog is an excellent opportunity to strengthen ties, share quality moments and create memories that last a lifetime. This can be the beginning of a tradition that you carry out only with your pet. Dogs are the perfect partner and companion for many things, especially running.
A race on the beach, another in the field and then in the mountains, will open the doors to new adventures, and will make "running" always a different and special activity.
6. A motivation to move forward
As you make it a habit, you will see the benefits both in your body-mind and in the body-mind of your pet. Running with your dog, constantly, will do them so good that it will help them build a bridge of motivation to carry out all the other activities of the day with more encouragement. Running will make your positive energy levels skyrocket like a rocket.
