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Does your dog have mobility issues? Does he lag behind you during walks? Posted: 01 Jul 2011 09:58 PM PDT Does your dog have mobility issues? Does he lag behind you during walks? Or does he take longer getting up or down? Maybe he’s just less playful or active in general? Having dogs with joint or mobility issues can be challenging. It’s already difficult for them to do normal everyday activities that require movement, so it can be an even bigger challenge motivating them to stay active and healthy. If you’re wondering how you can exercise your dog with mobility issues, here are some things you can do: 1. Incorporate a routine of daily exercise into your dog’s schedule – It can be very easy for a dog with mobility issues to fall into a sedentary lifestyle. Keeping your dog active every day can help improve his overall health and stamina. 2. Get some tug toys – If running and jumping are too much for your dog to handle, tug toys are a great way to provide exercise with less physical impact. Working the muscles your dog uses to pull and tug can still be great exercise. 3. Do you have stairs at home? – If your dog can handle it, throw some tennis balls down the stairs for him to run after. This is a simple exercise that can be done at home. Be sure to reward him with a treat after he fetches! If he has mobility problems that won’t allow him to do this don’t worry. Simple walks can strengthen muscles.

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