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 Your pet is more than just an animal it's your friend! Your friend looks to you for a loving environment, a good diet, and an overall healthy lifestyle. But, did you know that many dogs living in NYC are not getting the exercise they need to maintain a good level of health? You and your pet are not alone, most urban dog owners don't realize the negative effects that city life can have on their pets. We know it's hard to balance work, friends, family, and other commitments with the exercise needs of your dog; that's why we here to help. Medium size dogs need to run an average of five miles per week to maintain their health, large dogs need to run even more. Studies have shown that the benefits from consistent exercise are indeed significant as an active dogs life can be prolonged, just like humans. DR. JACK BURKE, Chairman of Mercy College School of Veterinary Medicine & veterinarian for over 30 years "It is well documented that in order to maintain a healthy life style we need to eat right and get the proper amount of exercise. The same is true for dogs. In fact, not only do dogs need exercise, but the need a lot more than we do. The amount and duration of exercise needed by your canine companion varies based on its age, size, breed, and sex. No matter what, one thing is certain that regular exercise has many health benefits. Not only can consistent running help prevent heart disease, extending the life of your pet, but it will also promote strength in their bones and muscles that will help ward off arthritis and help your dog maintain a healthy weight. Most dogs were bred to work and as a result have enormous amounts of energy. It is important to understand that most pet dogs were bred to perform daily tasks alongside humans, such as pulling sleds, operating equipment, herding sheep, hunting, retrieving and performing rescue operations. Even before this, dogs shared many characteristics with today's wolf including roaming as many as 50 miles per day to hunt for food. If a dog does not get adequate exercise (more than you might believe), this instinctive energy will build up and demand an outlet. So if your dog is chewing the couch, indulging in excessive barking, or other obnoxious behaviors it may very well be that it is under exercised and bored. That is why I'm endorsing this new concept from Running Paws Inc. Having an experienced runner take your dog out for a jog is an excellent way to promote the health of your pet. Running Paws fitness program is the best way to control behavioral problems, promote cardiovascular fitness and keep your dog's weight in check." STEVE DILLER, President of the Society of North American Dog Trainers and founder of the Center for Applied Animal Behavior & Canine Training. He is the author of DOGS AND THEIR PEOPLE "Many dog owners find it difficult to cure their dog of common behavior problems like barking, chewing, digging or general unruliness. Providing your dog with sufficient exercise can be an important step in reducing or eliminating many of these problems. The more energy your dog spends running or exercising the less energy he/she has available to bark, dig or chew. There is an old saying trainers have: "A tired dog is a good dog!" This statement is as true as it is simple. Many people donąt give their dog sufficient exercise usually due to lack of time, which can be counter-productive in terms of training and general health of your pet. A dog has basic needs; exercise, good food, a place to sleep, health care, grooming, training and companionship. Many dog owners are not fully aware the importance each and every one of these benefit the well being of your pet. As a trainer, I see many dogs that desperately need fitness programs. Like any runner (human or otherwise), a dog that spends its days sleeping and getting little exercise beyond a daily walk is not ready for the demands of running extended miles. A gradual introduction, starting slowly but followed every day is a safe way to begin. RUNNING PAWS Inc .has put together a fitness plan that is a terrific service . They will be able to assist with pet behavioral problems and obtain that healthy active lifestyle dogs truly need. Remember, your dog is a natural athlete and unfortunately he/she can't simply tell you they needs to go for a run, they leave it up to you to take care of them. Exercise, a healthy diet, and love are the keys to a happy and loyal pet." Steve Diller, President of the Society of North American Dog Trainers and founder of the Center for Applied Animal Behavior & Canine Training, is one of the premier dog trainers in the country. He is frequently called upon as an expert witness in trials across the country. He's appeared on CBS-TV and has been written up in The New York Times (repeatedly), The Daily News and a host of other publications for his singular expertise in dog training. He frequently lectures in seminars and clinics across the country. He is the author of DOGS AND THEIR PEOPLE (Hyperion Books).
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