Exercising Your Pooch Looks Good on You
Besides reducing weight, walking has many other health benefits. It helps maintain a healthy heart, tones and firms muscles and decreases blood pressure. Regular exercise can make you feel more energetic and positive. Additionally, walking with your dog makes you approachable and can promote friendships. Furthermore, walking is affordable, safe and can be done virtually anywhere.
A survey funded by Pet Health Care found that pet owners who walk their dogs get more exercise than many people who have gym memberships. The ease of dog walking and pleasure associated with it motivates pet owners to walk whereas going to the gym can be viewed as work. Furthermore, unlike a human who may not always be in the mood to exercise, a dog will usually welcome the opportunity to get fresh air and a walk. Some dog owners even use their dogs as training companions for races, but be aware that different breeds and temperaments make certain dogs better suited as serious running companions.
However, when you walk or run with your dog, you want to make sure that he stays safe. Whenever you walk outdoors, there are cars, dogs, people and other distractions that can scare your dog or put him in danger. Additionally, many communities require owners to walk dogs on leashes. Essenti Enterprises, LLC carries a full line of durable retractable leashes that allow owners to give dogs more room to roam when it is safe, but at the same time, limit lead room when their pets need to be restricted. Browse our selection of comfortable, sturdy retractable leashes that are sized for small, medium and large dogs.