Friday 20 November 2015

Recharging Their Batteries

Dogs need their sleep, just like humans. You can't push your dog when it comes to exercise and expect him to perform well when he has no energy. Imagine being made to run yourself without an adequate amount of sleep the previous night; you wouldn't be able to do it without struggle.

Ethel

Ensure your dog has time to recharge their batteries and enjoy some down time. As much as exercise is important for our dogs, this cannot occur successfully, safely or fairly without sleep. Keep your dog's welfare at heart before your want to push them, especially in competition when the prospect of winning can quickly overpower you.


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30 comments:

  1. The Adventures of the LLB Gang20 November 2015 at 19:46

    Great advice!!

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    1. Unknown21 November 2015 at 12:04

      Thank you! Recharging is important for all dogs, especially dogs with busy lives.

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  2. SlimDoggy20 November 2015 at 19:56

    Nap time is a favorite activity around here - especially as we get older ;)

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    1. Unknown21 November 2015 at 12:04

      Following a long walk, there's nothing nicer for our dogs than snuggling up for a warm nap.

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  3. My GBGV Life20 November 2015 at 20:36

    We are all real good at battery charging around here!

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  4. Julie20 November 2015 at 20:51

    Oh yes, a quick sleeps and recharge and then ,,,,let the funs begin!!!!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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    1. Unknown21 November 2015 at 12:05

      Our dogs (and us!) can only ever enjoy something fun with plenty of sleep.

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  5. Talent Hounds20 November 2015 at 21:16

    Kilo the Pug loves a good nap. He certainly works in bursts of energy and speed, then needs down time. Suits me.

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    1. Unknown21 November 2015 at 12:12

      Bless him! My dogs adore running and playing, but sleep is also on their menu in life!

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  6. Two French Bulldogs20 November 2015 at 21:47

    It is important to recharge. We can't just go and go
    Love & peas,
    Lily & Edward

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  7. Pamela20 November 2015 at 22:29

    We've seen the other side of this. We live on a sailboat. On travel days, our dog Honey will snooze beside us in the cockpit. By the time we arrive at a dock or anchorage, we're exhausted but she's raring to go.

    I think it's time to give her a little job on the boat. Perhaps we could teach her to raise the sails by pulling with her teeth. :)

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    1. Unknown21 November 2015 at 12:13

      It sounds like she loves life onboard! I'm sure she'd enjoy having a job!

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  8. Your Dog; Mind and Body20 November 2015 at 23:42

    Everything in balance. Rest is important.

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    1. Unknown21 November 2015 at 12:13

      I agree! Exercise is needed, but without sleep, this cannot happen.

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  9. Tenacious Little Terrier21 November 2015 at 00:07

    Mr. N is super fond of naps. He is not a morning dog at all!

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  10. Jessica @ YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner.com21 November 2015 at 00:14

    I really enjoy my hikes with Chester and Gretel but boy do we really appreciate our down-time too. Snuggling on the couch is our favorite :)

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    1. Unknown21 November 2015 at 12:14

      Sofa snuggles are much loved here as well!

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  11. Unknown21 November 2015 at 00:42

    I was so tired today and couldn't take Cocoa for her usual and it was needed I think for both of us to have a little rest!!

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    1. Unknown21 November 2015 at 12:15

      I feel like this sometimes, too. Our dogs do, too!

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  12. Dachshund Nola21 November 2015 at 03:13

    Downtime isn't really a thing in this house, haha! Half the dogs are hyper, as is the human. ;) We walk, run, tug and train each day, but everyone sleeps soundly at night.

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    1. Unknown21 November 2015 at 12:15

      A good routine of fun and exercise in the day means good quality sleep when the time comes.

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  13. JoAnn Stancer21 November 2015 at 03:37

    Great advice, I need to recharge a lot. Have a great weekend.

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  14. easyweimaraner21 November 2015 at 12:46

    I will work on that battery-thingy today... so I'm the energizer bunny tomorrow :o)

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  15. M. K. Clinton22 November 2015 at 02:34

    Definitely not a problem here! Haha!

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  16. 2browndawgs22 November 2015 at 12:44

    LOL brown dawgs would hunt until they dropped, literally. We have to remind them to take a break.

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