How to Choose Exercise That Strengthens Senior Dogs

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Talk to your veterinarian.. Work with a veterinary physiotherapist.. Consult a trainer.

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Talk to your veterinarian.

Step 1

Talk to your veterinarian.

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Work with a veterinary physiotherapist.

Step 2

Work with a veterinary physiotherapist.

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Consult a trainer.

Step 3

Consult a trainer.

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Ask others who have senior dogs.

Step 4

Ask others who have senior dogs.

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Plan out your exercise regime.

Step 5

Plan out your exercise regime.

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Determine if your dog has any skeletal-muscular issues.

Step 6

Determine if your dog has any skeletal-muscular issues.

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Find out if your dog has any cardiovascular problems.

Step 7

Find out if your dog has any cardiovascular problems.

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Think about your dog's energy level.

Step 8

Think about your dog's energy level.

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Walk with your dog.

Step 9

Walk with your dog.

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Provide off-leash time for your dog to walk and run freely.

Step 10

Provide off-leash time for your dog to walk and run freely.

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Avoid overly-strenuous activities.

Step 11

Avoid overly-strenuous activities.

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Take your dog swimming.

Step 12

Take your dog swimming.

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Use a resistance vest.

Step 13

Use a resistance vest.

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