Exercising our dogs

我们都知道运动对人类至关重要。成人每周至少5天要做30分钟的中度体力训练。适度锻炼是一种生活方式，我们要求自己必须每天在百忙之中腾出时间来健身。工作、家人、朋友、约会，事情很多。但是，每天指定锻炼时间也是至关重要。不仅对我们的身体状况，而且对我们的精神状况也很重要。
Its common knowledge, exercise is vital for humans. Adults should do at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity at least 5 days a week. Fitting exercise in is a lifestyle choice that we have to commit to each day to ensure we make time in our busy schedules.Juggling work, family, friends, appointments, it can be very busy. But prioritizing the time to exercise each day is essential. Not only is it important for our physical condition, but it also does wonders for our mental condition too.

与人类一样，运动对狗也同样重要！重要的是确保他们获得合适的运动量和运动方式，使其保持最佳状态。我们经常忘记狗实际上就为工作而生！他们和我们一起工作了几百年！狩猎野生猎物，放牧牲畜或为他们提供保护 – 他们喜欢工作！他们为此而活。
Like humans, exercise is equally important for our Darmals companions! It is important to ensure that they get the right amounts and the right kinds of exercise to keep them in tip top shape. We often forget this, but dogs are actually born to work! They have been working alongside us for hundreds of years! Hunting wild prey, herding livestock, or providing protection for their pack – and they love it! They get such purpose out of it.

事实上，狗的原始祖先花大部分时间忙于狩猎和搜寻下一顿美餐，用他们的身体和大脑来思考杀死猎物的最佳方法！今天的狗大部分呆在室内，大部分时间都在睡觉。从他们的原始祖先一路衍化而来，狗已经走过了很长一段路。我们明白，现在让狗一整天无限制的乱跑是不可能，也不现实的。但是，如果我们考虑给狗锻炼的机会并意识到锻炼的重要性，那将会是一个快乐的平衡点。
In fact, the dog’s wild ancestors spent most of their waking hour’s busy hunting and scavenging for their next meal, using both their bodies and their brains to problem solve the best approach to kill their prey! The typical dog today is confined mostly indoors and spends most of its day sleeping. Dogs have come a long way from their ‘wild and free ancestors’. We understand that our domestic dogs today cannot run unrestricted all day, this is not realistic in today’s lifestyle. But there can be a happy balance that is achievable if we put in the effort to prioritize exercise for our dogs and understand the reasons why it’s so important.

好处
The benefits

关节灵活 – 定期运动将使您的狗在成年后更加柔软和敏捷。如果您的狗关节活动能力较差，运动将有助于改善关节功能并加强肌肉。
Joint and mobility – Regular exercise will keep your dog limber and agile for longer into their adult lives. If your dog does have poor joint mobility, exercise will help improve joint function and strengthen muscles.

帮助消化和便秘 – 废物能够通过频繁运动更自由地通过肠道，可以改善肠道消化。
Helps with digestion and constipation – Waste is able to move more freely through the bowels through frequent exercise and is proven to improve digestion in the gut.

体重控制 – 你可能听说过“能量摄入和能量消耗”？我们吃的越多，只有燃烧越多的能量，才能保持健康的体重。运动对于维持狗的健康体重至关重要。在健康体重范围内的狗不太可能患有严重的疾病，如2型糖尿病、呼吸道和心脏病、骨关节炎、高血压和许多种类的癌症。这是值得的，对吧？
Weight control – You may have heard the saying “energy in, energy out”? The more we eat, the more we need to burn to maintain a healthy weight. Exercise is critical for sustaining a healthy weight for our dogs. Dogs that are within a healthy weight range are much less likely to suffer from serious illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, respiratory and heart disease, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, and many forms of cancer. That’s got to be worth it, right?

心理健康 – 运动对我们狗的身体状况至关重要，对他们的智力也很重要！在外面，玩耍、嗅探、调查、解决问题会使狗体内会产生积极的内啡肽-让狗快乐的小东西！
Mental health – Not only is exercise crucial for our dog’s physical condition, it is also important for their intelligence! Dogs that are outside, playing, sniffing, investigating, problem solving, are getting so many positive endorphins – Small things make dogs happy!

睡觉- 不要让狗因为无聊和不安而去睡觉，而应该因为他们真的很累，真的需要休息。这是一件好事！
Sleepy – Instead of our dogs sleeping only because they are bored and restless, they will sleep because they are actually tired and need to rest. That’s got to be a good thing!

建立信心 – 离开熟悉环境或是进入陌生环境，狗都不会再那么紧张。在公园里遇到其他狗和人也能很好的相处。
Build up confidence – Dogs that get out and about and that are familiar with foreign environments are much less nervous. Meeting other dogs and humans in the park is also great for their socialization skills.

行为问题 – 狗在频繁的运动中会解决行为问题，因为您给他们提供使用剩余能量的渠道。这对于有无限能量的小狗来说特别重要！
Behavioural problems – Often behavioural problems are resolved when dogs receive more frequent exercise because you are giving them an outlet to use their surplus energy constructively. This is particularly important for puppies that seem to have a boundless supply of energy!

拉近关系 – 和任何关系一样，我们越努力得到的就越多。在外面，狗与我们1对1互动，在新鲜空气中锻炼身体，进一步建立我们之间的特殊纽带。
Bonding – Just like any relationship, the more effort we put in the more we get out of it. Spending quality 1 on 1 time with our pets, outside, exercising in the fresh air, is further building the special bond which we have with our dogs.

什么是正确的运动量？运动量取决于狗的年龄、品种和目前的健身状况。一般来说，大多数狗每天需要30到60分钟的运动。如果您担心运动量过多或者过少，可以咨询您的兽医-他们能够根据狗的具体状况给您提供参考建议。我们喜欢说，“一只疲倦的狗是一只健康狗”。您的狗在运动结束后会显示出疲劳的自然迹象。如果狗在结束时仍然有多余能量，说明他还没有足够的运动量！
What is the correct amount of exercise? How much exercise is dependent on your dog’s age, their breed and their current health and fitness. Generally speaking, most dogs need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day. If you are concerned that you are over or under exercising then ask your vet – they will be able to talk you through your concerns specific to your dog. We like this saying, “a tired dog is a good dog”. Your dog should be showing natural signs of lagging by the end of the activity. If the dog is still bounding with energy by the end, generally he has not had enough!

记住你需要根据他们现有的运动量调整日常饮食。例如，每天训练几个小时的狗会比只做30分钟漫步的狗需要更多的食物。运动量高的狗燃烧更多的能量，因此需要更多的燃料来保持他继续前进！还要记住在运动时给狗足够量的水，如果你长时间徒步或跑步，那么带一个装满水的瓶子，和我们一样，狗也需要补充水分！当锻炼怀孕的狗时，您应该咨询兽医，因为他们一般不能达到与之前相同的活动量。
Remember You may need to adjust your dog’s diet depending on the amount of exercise they are achieving. For example, an agility dog that is training each day for a couple of hours will require more food than a dog that is only doing 30 minutes of leash walking. The agility dog is burning a significant amount more energy therefore requires more fuel to keep him going! It is also important to remember to give you dog plenty of water when exercising, make sure you carry a bottle with you if you are out for a long hike or run – just like us, he will need a rehydrate! It is also a good idea to consult your vet when you are exercising a pregnant pooch as they will naturally not be able to endure the same amount of physical activity as previously attained.