How to Exercise Your Dog: Scientific Methods and Hot Trends
With the increasing awareness of pet health, how to scientifically arrange exercise for dogs has become a hot topic recently. The following is a dog exercise guide compiled based on the hot spots on the Internet in the past 10 days, covering exercise types, duration suggestions and precautions.
1. Recent hot dog sports topics

| Topic keywords | heat index | Related content |
|---|---|---|
| dog swimming | 85% | Cooling down exercises in summer |
| Senior dog sports | 78% | Recommended low-intensity activities |
| Smart dog walking equipment | 63% | Technology-assisted sports monitoring |
2. Exercise programs for dogs of different sizes
| Body type classification | Daily amount of exercise | Recommended items |
|---|---|---|
| Small dogs (<5kg) | 30-45 minutes | Indoor toys/short walks |
| Medium-sized dogs (5-25kg) | 60-90 minutes | Catching Frisbee/Jogging |
| Large dogs (>25kg) | 90-120 minutes | Swimming/Mountain Hiking |
3. Four steps of scientific exercise
1.Warm up preparation: Walk slowly for 5 minutes first to avoid sudden strenuous exercise.
2.Intensity rating: Adjusted according to the age of the dog, a single session for puppies should not exceed 20 minutes.
3.interactive design: Combined with mental activities such as sniffing games to make sports more interesting.
4.Hydrate and rest: Provide opportunities to drink water every 15 minutes and check the condition of the foot pads after exercise.
4. Evaluation of popular sports equipment
| Device type | average rating | Core functions |
|---|---|---|
| GPS sports collar | 4.7★ | Track recording/calorie calculation |
| automatic ball thrower | 4.2★ | Remote interaction/velocity adjustment |
| waterproof harness | 4.5★ | swimming safety |
5. Things to note
• Avoid outdoor exercise during high temperature periods (10:00-16:00). There have been cases of pet heatstroke in many places recently.
• Short-nosed dog breeds (such as French Bulldogs) need to strictly control exercise intensity, and it is recommended to use intermittent exercise.
• To replenish electrolytes after exercise, you can choose pet-specific functional drinks (recently, the discussion of a brand’s new products has increased by 120%).
Through scientific exercise planning, it can not only meet the natural needs of dogs, but also prevent obesity and joint diseases. It is recommended that owners record exercise data regularly and dynamically adjust the plan based on veterinarian recommendations.
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