What are some ways to get a lazy beagle to exercise and get it healthy?

Question

My dog's vet just said that my dog is inactive and in a year or so will die if she doesn't get more active and healthy. What should I do?

Answer 1

If your dog is inactive so are you. Take up jogging and bring your dog with you.
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Answer 2

First, make sure she is of the proper weight. If the dog is overweight, she is not going to want to exercise. They make special dog foods for different needs of different dogs. Also, always keep plenty of fresh cool water on hand. Some dogs will play in a local dog park with other dogs. Also, catch her "being good" - if she is being active, say "Good run!" or whatever (always keep it the same word) and then immediately reward with half a dog biscuit or other favorite item. And praise. Maybe find a friend or neighbor with a dog and y'all go on leash walks together. Some dogs like to swim. That can burn a lot of calories. I once saw someone with a stick and a string attached, and the dog's favorite toy or dog biscuit dangling at the end of the string, held just out of reach in front of the dog on a leash, (i.e. "dangling the carrot from the stick"), and unbelievably, it worked!

Answer 3

I have a beagle too. There are typically two types of beagles...those that hunt and those that are couch potatoes.

My dog is 4 now and I've reduced the amount of food he eats because his metabolism is slower.

Each morning, I take him for a mile walk. My husband takes him again at night. We walk every day.

A good quality food helps your dog to feel better. I feed mine Eukanuba.

Once a month, I take him to doggie day care so that he can spend the day running with all the other dogs.

Watch your dogs weight, feed a good quality food, don't feed table scraps, and get into a pattern of regular exercise.

Answer 4

Here is an easy solution. Get a chew toy preferably tough and put dog treats, peanut butter, or the beagles favorite food in it and give it to the beagle at first then start throwing to and/or hinding it. Also take the beagle for a walk at least twice a week to start with then gradually to once a day then maybe to twice a day. (GO SLOWLY TO GET THE BEAGLE INTO THE ROUTINE) Also start playing with the beagle like fetch or tough a war(DO NOT PULL TO HARD OR YOU MAY HURT THE BEAGLE)

Answer 5

I would go with the first person, and get your dog to go on more walks, but not too far, just star with small walks and then when your dogs gets more active then take longer walks. I also agree with getting a puppy to pep the beagle up. that will really help

Answer 6

I would try playing with him, taking him for a walk (that also helps you get in shape), get him excited to play with you. You might want to consider his diet too. Sometimes taking him to the park. And get active with him. Spend time with him. Often times dogs get depressed if you don't play with them. Buy him an ineractive toy lik a frisbee or a bouncing ball...but really encourage him to move. Tug of war is a good game too. Even if you have to pull him on the leash..make him move. Ask your vet for more advice. I love beagles, so give him a hug from me. good luck.

Answer 7

I agree with modelmaster2. Starting a walking program with your dog is probably your best bet. You might also try enrolling in a training program with your dog. They're a lot of fun. Buying one of those balls that drops treats when the dog moves the ball just right may get the dog's interest too. Good luck.

Answer 8

Just like a person, you can't expect the dog to go a marathon at first. Find something it likes, a play toy, a ball, even a rope and give it short playtimes, building its endurance up. Overtime it will be able to play longer and may expand to walks. Most dogs will walk for a bit if you don't try to overdo it.

Answer 9

1) Feed him only once a day, only the amount listed on the bag for his "normal" weight.
2) Walk him & play with him. A lot of dogs like chasing flashlight beam, water from hose, or laser beam. This tires them out quickly without tiring you out.
3) Not to be rude, but do you have a similar problem? If so, you could work together on that. I have pretty innactive dogs, too, so please don't take offense.

Answer 10

Star out with walks around your house. Litterally. Walk around the outside of your house. Then gradually move farther out, down the street, around the block. Soon that dog will be asking to be walked. We had lazy beagle. All they need is incentive to move. If you sit, they sit.

Answer 11

Just take it for walks. About 30 min a day. When it looses more weight and can run faster, you can roller blade or ride a bike. Use a little pet back pack and let him carry a few water bottles. Gives him a little weight training.