Exercising with your dog should always be fun, but what about something a little more relaxing to de-stress you both...
Dog yoga (known as doga) is becoming ever more popular, and as they say don't knock it until you try it!
If you're a yoga lover, this has to be one of the most fun ways to exercise and enjoy spending quality time with your furry friend, not to mention the pamper session they'll get at the same time.
Introducing Your Dog To Doga
Let your dog be curious as they naturally are, don't force your dog into practicing doga.
As they become interested in what you're doing, encourage them gently to join you.
Where Should You Carry Out Doga?
The Park
The park is an ideal place to practice doga with your dog, but if you're not confident enough to do this, then try practicing at home.
At Home
Grab yourself a doga book and check out how you can practice doga at home.
Yes, your furry friend may become distracted, but that's half the fun!
Doga Classes
That's right, some cities even carry out doga classes, so check these out if they are available in your home town.
That is sure to be full of fun and entertainment!
What Doga Poses Can I Carry Out?
Doga poses depend on the size of your dog, here is what we would recommend.
Small Dog
For a small dog, they are great for lifting such as in the Warrior pose.
Another good one is the Savasana pose, this is where your lie on your back with your dog on your chest, massage them as you concentrate on your breathing whilst keeping your eyes closed.
Large Dog
Obviously, it will be difficult to lift a large dog during your doga sessions, so try stretching poses while lying along side your dog.
The Child's pose is another great choice if you have a large dog.
Other Doga Poses
The Chaturanga pose is good for small or large dogs, get your dog to lay on their stomach and then lightly stroke and massage their back, they will certainly thank you for it!
Of course, your furry friend will also be a natural with the Down dog and Up dog poses.
During quieter poses, try resting naturally together and enjoy the closeness and bonding that it will bring.
What If My Dog Won't Participate in Doga?
As we mentioned earlier, never force your dog to participate in doga, instead, encourage them gently to join you.
If all else fails and your dog won't participate, don't forget they pick up on your energy so it's still a worthwhile exercise for you both.
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As with exercise, diet and nutrition is key to your dog's wellbeing.
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Glucosamine is the essential building block for healthy cartilage. Glucosamine supplements enable dogs struggling with joint pain, to naturally make more cartilage. This rebuilds and repairs the cartilage cushion between the bones in a joint. The bones stop grinding painfully together, producing wonderful improvements in mobility and happiness.
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Probiotics
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Fish Oils
Fiѕh oil саn hеlр with your dogs аrthritiѕ раin аnd аllеrgiеѕ.
A 2008 Bауlоr Univеrѕitу and Hаrvаrd Medical Sсhооl ѕtudу showed fiѕh оil rеduсеѕ bоdу inflammation inside and оut. Thiѕ makes уоur dog healthier bесаuѕе lеѕѕ inflаmmаtiоn mеаnѕ a ѕtrоngеr immunе ѕуѕtеm.
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