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clean the clothes and boxes from it- make room for the dog! Set the dog on the treadmill and attach him by leash- tight enough to keep him from falling off, but not too tight. Start the treadmill on the slowest setting until he grasps the concept of walking on this contraption. Gradually increase the speed and watch his energy leave the building. Many dogs initially fear the confusion of this, but learn to love it once they grow accustomed. You may find him sitting beside the treadmill- begging for a walk.

If you feel graceful, try walking the dog while you ride a bike or rollerblade. For bicycling, attach the leash to your handlebar and encourage him to run along side the bike. When rollerblading, work him up to a swift speed and then encourage him to the front- allow him to pull you for a tremendous workout. This may not work for a full-grown man with a Chihuahua, but large dogs are capable of this activity. Walking the dog on wheels is a fun activity for kids too, so hand them the leash when they go skateboarding.

-Breed Specific Exercises-

Dogs enjoy psychological challenge as much as physical exercise. When lacking this, they frequently build anxiety and develop neurotic behaviors. Specific dog breeds began for honing specific skills. Research the breed of the dog and get creative with challenging his inherent abilities, such as hunting and herding.

Scent hounds, such as the Bassett hound, Beagle and Dachshund, heavily rely on their sense of smell to track objects and prey. Prepare an activity that allows a hunt by scenting toys with a desirable smell (such as meat) and hiding them throughout an area. Avoid activities that require verbal commands or noise because they typically have long ears for honing their sense of smell over sound.

Herding dogs, such as Border Collies, live to round up and direct other animals. Boredom encourages them to nip at your feet and run half-circles around people. Ideally, find a farmer who is willing to work with you and your dog- you and the dog learn a new skill together and the farmer gets an extra hand. Otherwise, scatter numerous toys all over a wide area and encourage him to "herd" them all back to one spot.

Water is an excellent resource for many breeds. Rescue dogs, such as the Newfoundland, enjoy jumping from boats to retrieve an object or person. Labradors
and Golden Retrievers will happily run and swim to fetch a ball. Poodles bred for water hunting, so throw a duck toy in there for him.

Other dogs prefer agility courses

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