In this video, we discuss the controversial topic of whether it’s bad to exercise high-energy dogs and address some common arguments presented by balanced dog trainers. We explore the belief that relying on exercise to manage a dog’s mental and physical state can lead to an unsustainable situation and potential adverse effects on the dog’s well-being. We also delve into the prevalent attitudes in certain dog training cultures that emphasize strict control over dogs and challenge the notion that dogs need to be strictly controlled to achieve calmness.
We advocate for a more compassionate and empathetic approach towards training, focusing on the importance of physical and mental stimulation for a dog’s well-being. Exercise not only promotes the release of brain chemicals such as endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, but it also contributes to a longer, healthier life by maintaining a healthy weight, strengthening bones, joints, and muscles, and reducing the risk of diseases and health problems.
Furthermore, we highlight the significance of exercise and play as bonding opportunities, creating a strong relationship between dogs and their owners that makes training and communication more effective. We acknowledge the individual differences in dogs, emphasizing the need for tailored exercise routines and the importance of providing physical and mental outlets for high-energy dogs to encourage natural behavior in acceptable ways.
While recognizing the need for moderation in exercise to prevent over-exercising and ensure adequate rest and recovery time, we also discuss the additional benefits of exercise, such as decreasing boredom and destructive behavior, building confidence, improving socialization, and enhancing mental and problem-solving skills. Join us in this informative and thought-provoking discussion to better understand the role of exercise in a dog’s life and how it impacts their overall well-being and training success.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 I need to vent
0:19 The claim
0:35 How do you feel about this?
0:46 what rubs me wrong
1:11 thought experiment
1:22 you have 2 options
1:36 it’s not just about tiring dogs out
1:58 why it matters for training
2:33 “R+ doesn’t work with high drive dogs”
3:11 most important dog training theme of 2023
3:20 how much exercise is right?
3:42 Can you over-exercise a dog?
3:51 Hidden Benefits of Exercise!
4:20 Where do you fall on this spectrum?
4:27 Special discount link for Nom Nom!
I must weigh in on this debate that's Going around so the latest version of The don't exercise your dog too much or They will become too athletic and you Won't be able to keep up with their Needs and desires thing is back I'm Zach George I train dogs I can follow for More it seems that many dog training Professionals are of the mind that Exercising a dog frequently is just Going to encourage them to have more and More stamina and that this ultimately Just keeps going and it's unsustainable So if you're an average person you're Making your job more difficult by Creating an In-Shape dog how do you guys Feel about this I think everyone has a Measure of what a trained dog is some People are going to prioritize a dog's Obedience and physical response over the Dog's feelings and mental well-being and I think that's kind of what's always Rubbed me a little bit wrong about this Type of advice in that it favors the Humans sometimes to an unreasonable Degree if we're viewing training our Dogs as a true partnership we have to Consider the those needs now I'm not Saying our dog shouldn't know how to Settle down and chill out and relax on Request but it's really just this Underlying way of looking at this issue That really deserves consideration let's Do a thought experiment let's say we've
Got a moderately active pretty energetic Dog and let's say we only exercise them Twice a week when four might be better Suited for this dog you really have two Major options and obviously there's a Spectrum between those two options on One end you could focus on suppressing That energy on the other end you could Focus on giving your dog a natural and Acceptable way to dispense of that Energy you see exercise is not just About tiring Dogs Out humans can relate With this the endorphins that are Released during exercise can be very Beneficial in many ways serotonin Dopamine and oxytocin all are very Beneficial for both learning and bonding So if our dogs are happy and they're Calmer post-exercise that means a you Satisfied them and B you have set them Up for are the most productive training Session of their life a freshly Exercised dog is a way that I try to Make dog training easier for myself when I have a hyperactive dog an exercise dog Is less likely to be destructive or Bored one of the benefits I've enjoyed Of exercise is you get increased Socialization opportunities so when You're playing fetch in new places your Dog gets to experience new places when In that Pleasant state of mind and even Post-exercise in that calm state of mind Which allows them to absorb new
Environments a lot more efficiently Sometimes people are skeptical that Positive dog trainers don't work with High drive dogs when really high drive Dogs are a dream for positive Reinforcement trainers why do you think So many people get high drive dogs for Dog Sports because they're the easiest To train which makes it an extra red Flag if people need to use aversive dog Training techniques with those highly Motivated dogs I'm not saying that we All need to be perfect when it comes to Making sure that our dogs get that Regular physical activity what we should Always keep in mind the optimal route I Think virtually everyone with a dog is Willing to strive and give their dog Some time and attention to optimize that Dog's life and so the message of 2023 in Dog training so far has been are we Considering the dog's emotional state Enough when we're setting them up to Learn new things but all dogs regardless Of their condition after significant Physical activity require recovery time So every day isn't usually necessary Even for High Drive dogs so what I'm Saying is an hour of exercise four days A week is probably going to be good for A whole lot of dogs there will be some That require a little more than that and Some don't require anywhere near that Much and it's definitely possible to
Over exercise a dog and cause issues Later in their life so it is important For us to be somewhat conservative and Take precautions when we're exercising Our dogs but if you strike that optimal Amount of activity there's a lot of Benefits your dog's probably going to Have a healthy weight they're probably Going to have healthy muscles and bones And Joints a dog who's in shape just Like people are less likely to have Long-term health problems I think these Are pretty significant issues to Consider before we advise that people Not exercise an energetic dog anyway my Advice would just be to exercise your Dogs in proportion to their needs a lot Of dogs are content with a 15-minute Walk or less so on the Spectrum where do You guys fall on this do you go out of Your way to try and provide adequate Exercise for your dog one of the best Ways to make sure you're getting the Most out of your dogs exercise and their Training is to make sure you're giving Them a really good food completely Frozen they arrive like this so you put Them in your freezer and Nom Nom makes This fresh food that's optimized Specifically for your dog it's all Pre-portioned and ready to go and even If you don't want to commit to feeding It full time you can integrate it into Your dog's regular diet so that they get
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