How to Exercise Your Dog

By TraceyS

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

A little bit of time
Some patience
Some love

Step 1:
Welcome to owning a dog! I own a Parson Russell terrier, which are related to Jack Russells. So you can see that my dog is extremely hyper. And that would be fine and dandy, except I live in an apartment. Even worse, I work full time, so my dog is alone for at least 8 hours, 5 days a week.
Step 2:
So how do I keep my male Parson Russell terrier (Blackjack) from tearing up my apartment? Easy--I exercise him and keep him occupied. My dog has plenty of toys (stimulation), and he goes on at least three walks a day. His walks are also his bathroom breaks.
Step 3:
I started running with him when he was 1. Three days a week I run 2 km with my dog. In the beginning, he was out of shape just like me, so we started together. First we walked the route, then we ran, walked a little, ran, walked a little, until we could run the whole way. When I run with him, I still let him stop to pee and do number 2.
Step 4:
Having a dog is a great motivator. On the mornings when I don't want to jog with him, I just look at his face, and I do it. I do it because it keeps me in shape, and my dog loves it. Whenever we come back from a run and I am stretching, he licks me like crazy and wags his tail in happiness.
Step 5:
I'm not saying you have to run with your dog, but keep him occupied with toys and plenty of stimulation. Also take him for walks; it'll help get you both in shape.

More Puppy Pages

How to Choose a Dog for an Apartment

Instructions Step 1: Search in shelters and local pounds. Unless you have your heart set on a new puppy, check around for an older dog that needs a home. Adopting an older dog will give you all of the love and devotion, without having to worry about...

How to Live With a Hyper Jack Russell Terrier

Instructions Step 1: Put the dog through obedience training. Regardless of how hyper your Jack Russell Terrier is, he can be trained to respond to basic commands. This makes it easier for you to keep him happy and safe. Step 2: Walk your Jack Russell...

Instructions How to Live with a Jack Russell Terrier Step 1: Evaluate your lifestyle before considering a Jack Russell Terrier. If you are sedentary or spend a lot of time away from home, this is NOT the breed for you. Jacks can be destructive, noisy and...

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Natural bristle brush Metal combs Scissors Conditioning gloss Step 1: Brush the coat regularly with a natural bristle brush. Parson Russell Terriers have one of two types of coat, either Smooth or Broken. The Smooth...

Instructions Things You’ll Need: One of your dog's favorite toys. An old pillow case. A large plastic bottle, like a juice container. An ice cube tray. A small handful of training treats. How to Amuse a Jack Russell Terrier Step 1: Take one of your...