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There is a saying, "a tired dog is a good dog." Alternatively, a recurring finding in problem dogs is insufficient exercise. Dogs in their adolescent period from roughly 6 months through 2 years of age, need daily vigorous exercise. And, only exercise "off the property" counts. One recommended formula is to walk the dog every day the equivalent of 1 city block for every 10 pounds of its body weight. (e.g. a 60 pound dog gets a minimum of 6 blocks of exercise daily.) Another positive form of exercise for dogs is chewing on an approved chew toy, because this exercises the jaw and mind.

Exercise is a natural stress reliever in both people and in dogs. Walking a dog daily is good for both body and mind for both beings. A person walking with a dog is more likely to meet and talk to neighbors which is good for human physical and mental health. Walked dogs also get intellectual simulation from meeting new dogs and people, and from sniffing along the way. Exercise and companionship are great examples of how people and dogs benefit each other.

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