4 Activities to Do With Your Dog to Keep Them Healthy

12/31/18

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It’s no secret that keeping your dog’s body in top form plays a huge role in maintaining their overall health and well-being. And while daily walks and runs are a great way to keep you and your pup in peak physical condition, they can also become very stale over time. In fact, if you’ve lived with a canine for more than a year or two, odds are good you’ve already grown tired of these standard workout rituals. Fortunately, with a touch of courage and inspiration, you and your canine can enjoy a range of fresh and highly effective workout routines that further strengthen your bond.

At Canna Companion, we value the health and happiness of your pet just as much as you do. That’s why we produce innovative hemp-based pet supplements that enhance the supportive benefits of the cannabis plant through a combination of phytocannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids. We also pride ourselves in providing helpful advice for pet parents to ensure they can support maximum strength and wellness in their cats or dogs. Today, we’ll be walking you through four of our favorite activities canine parents can use to keep their lovable four-legged children in phenomenal physical and mental shape.

1. Dog Yoga

Dog yoga (also affectionately known as “doga”) is one of the most entertaining and beneficial activities for dogs. Most doga classes are split up into two phases: dog-focused yoga and human-focused yoga. During the first phase, you’ll lay out your yoga mat and help your pooch perform a few key yoga poses. These poses will vary depending on the size and physical shape of your dog, but they’re all fun and relatively easy for both parties to pull off. For example, one of the most basic yoga poses for dogs is the Chair, which just involves holding your dog from behind by the front paws as they balance on their hind legs. The second phase of doga will involve you performing yoga poses while your dog relaxes or socializes with other canines in the class. The beauty of doga is that it pairs fun and unique exercises that improve your dog’s range of motion and circulation with fun bonding opportunities. By the end of a thorough doga session, both you and your dog will leave feeling tired, relaxed and even more comfortable with each other.

2. Hiking

There’s nothing quite like a hiking session when you want to work out and experience the beauty of nature in all its splendor. Unsurprisingly, these hiking excursions are even more fun when your canine friend can tag along. Dogs adore hiking because it gives them the chance to explore new areas outside and embrace a whole new range of sights and scents while enjoying time with their favorite humans. However, most national parks forbid dogs from traveling on their trails. Luckily, some pet parents are so passionate about dog hiking that they’ve developed a site to help others find nearby dog-friendly hiking spots. If you do choose to embark on one of these fantastic journeys with your pup, just be sure to bring enough of the right provisions. Hiking is hard work for humans and canines alike, so your dog will need a healthy supply of food, water and encouragement pets. You’ll also want to bring along a few poop bags to keep the trails clean.  

3. Nose Work

As you might expect, dogs love to exercise their potent smelling power. That’s why most of them have a blast when participating in nose work. In case you don’t know, nose work encompasses many different types of canine scent detection activities. Over the course of these exercises, canines learn how to track down certain objects and foods using their sense of smell. With nose work, you can train your dog to seek out his or her favorite toys or treats regardless of where they are in a given space. Sounds pretty cool, right? Nose work activities can be done almost anywhere, meaning that you can perform them with your dog whether you’re at home, a friend’s house or on vacation. Best of all, these exercises burn through a great deal of your dog’s mental and physical energy, keeping both their body and mind stimulated throughout.

4. Trick Training

Dogs crave a sense of purpose, which is why many of them enjoy learning and performing tricks for their two-legged parents. Depending on which tricks you pick, these training sessions can provide solid opportunities to keep your dog’s brain and body in shape. For example, teaching your dog how to fetch is a challenging and highly rewarding process that will mix up your exercise routines while stimulating your pup’s natural desires to play and chase. Moreover, we’d be remiss not to mention how fun it is to show these tricks off to your friends and family once you and your dog master them! Not sure which tricks you should focus on? Here’s a handful of simple and fun canine tricks to get you started. Be patient, have fun and treasure these excellent learning experiences with your pooch. Oh, and be sure to reward their efforts with plenty of tasty snacks and pets.

Contact Canna Companion Today

Interested in learning more about how to keep your dog healthy? Then be sure to call or message Canna Companion! We would be more than happy to hear from you and set you up with additional activities and exercises you and your pup can enjoy together. You can also shoot us a message if you have any questions about our industry-leading hemp supplements and how they can be used to provide your dog with optimal comfort, care and support throughout each stage of life. We’re always here to help.

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