Animal And Company: [boxer lovers] Dog Exercises

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>Dog Exercises
>
>You've seen those fitness ads on TV promising amazing results from
>all sorts of contraptions. Well, there's no need to invest in fancy
>equipment. If you have (or can borrow) a dog, you have everything
>you need to get in shape now. The following exercises can be done
>anywhere, anytime.
>
>Inner Thighs: Place the dog's favorite toy between thighs. Press
>tighter than the dog can pull. Do not attempt bare legged - dogs who
>favor shortcuts to success will just dig the toy out. You could be damaged.
>
>Upper Body Strength: Lift the dog - off the couch, off the bed, out
>of the flower bed. Repeat, repeat, repeat. As the dog ages, this
>exercise is reversed - onto the couch, onto the bed, into the car and so on.
>
>Balance and Coordination, Exercise 1: Remove your puppy from
>unsuitable tight places. If they're too small for him, they're
>certainly too small for you. Do it anyway!
>Balance and Coordination, Exercise 2: Practice not falling when your
>dog bounds across the full length of the room, sails through the
>air, and slams both front paws into the back of your knees.
>Balance and Coordination, Exercise 3: (for use with multiple dogs)
>Remove all dogs from lap and answer the phone before it stops ringing.
>Balance and Coordination, Exercise 4: (alternate) For older dogs,
>attempt to cross a room without tripping over the dog. Get off your
>couch without crushing any part of a sleeping elderly dog.
>
>Upper Arms: Throw the ball. Throw the squeaky toy. Throw the
>Frisbee. Repeat until nauseous.
>Upper Arms: (alternate) Tug the rope. Tug the pull toy. Tug the
>sock. Repeat until your shoulder is dislocated or the dog gives up
>(we all know which comes first).
>
>Hand Coordination: Remove foreign object from dog's locked jaw. This
>exercise is especially popular with puppy owners. Repeat. Repeat.
>Repeat. Remember, this is a timed exercise. Movements must be quick
>and precise (think concert pianist) to prevent trips to the vet,
>which only offer the minimal exercise benefit of jaw firming clenches.
>
>Calves: After the dog has worn out the rest of your body, hang a
>circular toy on your ankle and let the dog tug while you tug back.
>WARNING: This is feasible only for those with strong bones and small
>dogs. Have you taken your calcium supplement today?
>Calves: (alternate) Run after dog - pick any reason, there are
>plenty. Dogs of any size can be used for this exercise. Greyhounds
>are inadvisable.
>
>Neck Muscles: Attempt to outmaneuver the canine tongue headed for
>your ear, mouth, or eyeball. This is a lifelong fitness program. A
>dog is never too old or too feeble to "kiss" you when you least expect it.

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