Walking with your dog is the classic dog exercise, and for good reason – it’s a great way for both you and your pup to work out at your own pace.
Jogging with your dog is a great way to clear your head and burn off your pup’s excess energy. Highly active breeds in particular will benefit from regular runs.
Hiking with your dog is another fantastic form of exercise for both you and your dog, which can be tailored to suit different levels of fitness.
Not all dogs enjoy spending time in the water, but for those that do, swimming is wonderful exercise. It’s a whole-body workout that takes the weight off your pup’s joints.
While dog yoga may not burn off much of their energy, it’s a great way to spend some time bonding with your pup while you work out.
Circuit training with your dog is another really fun way to exercise together, and it can be tailored to suit any level of fitness or work around an injury.
One of the best known ‘dog sports’, agility is hugely popular with active dogs of all ages. It involves an obstacle course with items such as a seesaw, tunnel, weave poles and jumps that your dog must navigate as quickly as possible, under your guidance.
Frisbee is another great form of exercise for your pup that also provides you with some cardio benefits, as you run and throw the frisbee.
Dog dancing, also known as Canine Freestyle, is another popular dog sport, with competitions nationwide.
If you are searching for some indoor exercise, then there is no better sport than making them climb the stairs. You can ask your dogs to follow you while you are climbing the stairs or you can also throw a ball or soft toy upstairs for them to fetch you the same.