Daily dog exercise is very important, it helps dogs stay mentally and physically healthy. Did you know that dogs have perfect bio-mechanics for running? They were designed to run in the wild. Well, we have domesticated these animals quite a bit to remove the “wild” part, but let’s face it – dogs are happy when they run! This type of exercise also allows them to do what they were wired to do – explore the outdoors. The benefits of dog walking and running are immeasurable. When a dog exercises, their heart rate reaches an elevated level. If the dog sustains a higher heart rate for more than 10 minutes, they are achieving a higher fitness level. This in turn results in a healthier, longer living pet. Leash laws prevent your dogs from getting the exercise they deserve, and not all of us have the time or ability to provide that for our pets. Cape K9 Cardio can provide this needed routine for your pet. CapeK9Cardio is committed to helping you develop a customized running or walking plan that will suit your needs. Each exercise session includes a warm-up and cool-down period. CapeK9Cardio and our staff of pet sitters and dog walkers will always keep your dog on a leash during an exercise sessions (this gives us control when running or walking). We will wear reflective material if exercising at night. When your dog returns to you tired and happy, make sure you check your dog’s paws for the presence of burrs, grass, thorns, rocks or ice and snow after each run or walk.