tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post7394506442606087938..comments2024-03-28T03:09:22.986-04:00Comments on Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health!: Dog Longevity Survey: How Important Is Exercise for Longevity?DawgBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-10882702558720356302017-10-06T17:38:08.822-04:002017-10-06T17:38:08.822-04:00Yes, it is exactly like with people.Yes, it is exactly like with people.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-59832836946023794562017-10-05T16:38:55.790-04:002017-10-05T16:38:55.790-04:00I think its like people. They and we need exercise...I think its like people. They and we need exercise to function properly and live longer and healthier lives. People often buy a dog for company AND for the opportunity to go for walks!M Dawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731031704072886773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-18022085950118463562017-10-05T11:44:59.177-04:002017-10-05T11:44:59.177-04:00Yes, mental stimulation is important too. The beau...Yes, mental stimulation is important too. The beauty of this is that being outside and physically active provides plenty of mental stimulation as well.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-46579797150320723372017-10-05T11:44:02.125-04:002017-10-05T11:44:02.125-04:00Absolutely. But when humans don't get enough e...Absolutely. But when humans don't get enough exercise it's their own fault. Dogs depend on us to provide them with what they need; they can do it for themselves.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-45730433033284549172017-10-05T11:43:11.363-04:002017-10-05T11:43:11.363-04:00Those are some lucky pups.Those are some lucky pups.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-84277138041205693452017-10-05T11:42:38.420-04:002017-10-05T11:42:38.420-04:00Yes, it most definitely is.Yes, it most definitely is.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-58397779042357665982017-10-05T11:42:13.815-04:002017-10-05T11:42:13.815-04:00Senior dogs need regular, however mild, exercise m...Senior dogs need regular, however mild, exercise more than ever.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-24911054699194757552017-10-05T11:41:33.329-04:002017-10-05T11:41:33.329-04:00It's good to see people taking their dogs out....It's good to see people taking their dogs out. Where we used to live, almost every house had a dog and you'd only see two or three of them to get out beyond their tiny yards.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-58316691934680884732017-10-05T11:40:29.292-04:002017-10-05T11:40:29.292-04:00I'm glad to hear. A living example of how grea...I'm glad to hear. A living example of how great activity is for them.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-33177682630555474092017-10-05T11:39:39.073-04:002017-10-05T11:39:39.073-04:00Thank you, Edie. To dogs, movement is life.Thank you, Edie. To dogs, movement is life.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-15711623315469486692017-10-05T10:43:26.799-04:002017-10-05T10:43:26.799-04:00Fantastic info. I try to make sure Lulu and Jasmin...Fantastic info. I try to make sure Lulu and Jasmine get out daily. But I maybe don't get them out as much as I should. Mental activity is also important to a dog's longevity, I think.lifewithbeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13951191178911920247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-32235165251180612242017-10-05T08:24:34.820-04:002017-10-05T08:24:34.820-04:00Agree. Exercise is very important for longevity an...Agree. Exercise is very important for longevity and quality of life. Same for humans too.Impurrfectlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093615438471818830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-38024277271247463662017-10-04T23:12:26.878-04:002017-10-04T23:12:26.878-04:00When I inherited my mom's cockers they were ve...When I inherited my mom's cockers they were very overweight and never got any exercise. After I owned them for a month and took them on 3 - 4 walks a day, with one of them being over a mile, they both lost 5 pounds. I agree that walking provides mental and social stimulation also.Sandy Kubillushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13764647285751932009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-35181227695737452592017-10-04T22:52:30.795-04:002017-10-04T22:52:30.795-04:00Everything I read suggests that physical activity ...Everything I read suggests that physical activity is really important both for people and pets. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460371059489250471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-37065941105564154212017-10-04T21:10:00.173-04:002017-10-04T21:10:00.173-04:00Great post! I so agree! Even with senior dogs, a r...Great post! I so agree! Even with senior dogs, a round of play, puzzle games, walks - all are so healthy - plus the added bonus of bonding and spending special time with our beloved pups!FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-12481033996211456042017-10-04T18:37:10.762-04:002017-10-04T18:37:10.762-04:00Even though I don't own a dog, I know how impo...Even though I don't own a dog, I know how important exercise is for them. There's a dog park near my house and I always enjoy seeing how many dog owners in my neighborhood take advantage of it. Lola The Rescued Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469508026355552617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-24497990048719449792017-10-04T17:58:55.330-04:002017-10-04T17:58:55.330-04:00My work schedule changed recently which has given ...My work schedule changed recently which has given me more time at home AND more time for longer walks with Ruby. Her energy, health and confidence have improved so much by lengthening our walks. The Daily Pip https://www.blogger.com/profile/17071013559078816245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-21473335144879322122017-10-04T13:34:50.510-04:002017-10-04T13:34:50.510-04:00The benefits of exercise/physical activity for our...The benefits of exercise/physical activity for our pets have so much more to do with maintaining or loosing weight. Just like in humans, activity does wonders for the mind and overall well being. Wonderful post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464833904407363831noreply@blogger.com