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General Fitness & Exercise

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robct1978 Posts: 120 Joined: 2003/03/20	2004/04/06, 02:22 PM This is kinda off topic for this site, but im wondering if it is ok for me to take my dog w/ me on my runs, the runs are anywhere from 3-5 miles. Im going to ask my vet, but was wondering here if anyone takes their dogs/animals with them on cardio/exercise routines. Generally is exercise just as healthy for animals as it is for humans?

yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/04/06, 02:28 PM I would say so.... I grew up on a farm and for whatever reason, the dog would run along side everything... it was almost like that's the only thing it would do... run... I say go for it... I've seen joggers running with their dogs all the time... t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/06, 04:14 PM Ease him into it if he hasn't been as active as you are, but otherwise - he will love it! My dog loves it when we run, and now if I just want to walk him he expects me to run.:surprised: -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
robct1978 Posts: 120 Joined: 2003/03/20	2004/04/06, 04:28 PM thats great, but also another question i have for this subject, is this: Its also important for animals to exercise just like humans isn't it? Dogs/cats whatever can get fat, and be unhealthy right without a proper routine or playing fetch etc.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/04/06, 04:32 PM Absolutely.... feed 'em right, give 'em lots of exercise and they'll live a long healthy life! t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
fryer91 Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/09/29	2004/04/06, 04:33 PM Man, my dogs are tired....
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/04/06, 04:34 PM :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::) -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
ustaszewski Posts: 10 Joined: 2003/02/01	2004/04/06, 08:49 PM rbct, don't take your dog for runs when it's very hot and humid. They have higher body temp.than us .Plus, dogs don't sweat. Dogs cool themselves down panting. Otherwise they can outrun you.