Activities for you and your dog

Sorry for the delay of posts. I've been moving from one place to another.
My dogs are doing great. My blind Rottie is playing pin ball around the house but is getting it down pat fairly quick. My golden loves his new back yard. There are lots of smells for him to roll in.
My two cats are having fun exploring their new world and have adjusted nicely.

Today's post will be about activities for your dog(s). We all know that an exercised dog is a happy dog and a happy dog makes for a happy owner.
For the dog that his not getting daily exercise, frustration and pent up energy can manifest it’s self in some bad doggie etiquette.

If Fido is running in circles chasing his tail, chewing the base boards, chewing the couch and pillows, barking, jumping, being aggressive all of the sudden to other dogs and humans, walking around aimlessly, etc... Your dog might be in need of exercise.
When you and I feel frustrated we complain or exercise. When we have pent up energy, we get out and do something.

Well your dog resolves these problems in a dog’s way. Dogs complain by barking, Dogs destroy items to release energy. It's not that they want to be bad, it’s just the way a dog handles stress and frustration. Your dog just can't "Deal With It". Your dog needs an outlet.
There are several things you can do other than just walk your dog.
1. Take your dog for a jog.
2. Play ball with your dog
3. When walking your dog, use a doggie pack and fill with bottles of water. You are giving your dog a job to do and the weight of the bottles will tire your dog out.
4. Give your dog a job to do. Working dogs have innate urges. (Ex - Take your herding dog to some herding trials or classes.)
5. Fly ball (NAFA) http://www.flyball.org/
6. Agility http://www.usdaa.com/

As you see, there are plenty of activities for your dog. If you are a very busy person and you don't have time to dedicate to your dogs mental and physical health, you might want to consider doggie day care or a pet sitter to come out and walk your dog. In most areas, this should run you about $15-$20 per day.

Happy Exercising.