A responsible owner will be the one to exercise the dog, or make sure that someone else exercises the dog each day. Just giving your dog high quality food and fresh water, as well as discipline and affection won't keep your dog healthy. A dog that eats the right portions of food can still become overweight and develop illnesses.
Since exercise is recommended as the first step in having a healthy dog, it is the owner's responsibility to monitor the amount of exercise their pooch gets. Different dog breeds require different amounts of exercise.
A medium or large dog requires more running, retrieving of balls, and longer walks than a smaller breed. Yet, smaller breeds still require exercise to burn off excess energy so they can eat and sleep better.
A healthy dog can be compared to a healthy human, and the opposite is true as well. Think about how you would feel if all you did was sit around for the majority of the day, with only the occasional burst of energy.
Your health would suffer and the same is true for dogs. An owner who is responsible and cares about their pet will take the time to meet their dog's needs and a major part of this is ensuring that they receive enough exercise.
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