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Walking is great exercise not just for humans but their canine buddies as well. Dogs should be walked with a collar and leash. An overweight or older dog will enjoy a couple of short walks a day, instead of one long one. If your dog has not been walking, start off with two short walks a day and slowly increase the distance. Watch your dog for any discomfort he may be having. In the summer, dogs will enjoy their walk at dawn, when the temperature is cooler. Cement and tar can get very hot during the day. If your dog has sensitive feet or is a puppy, walk them only on the grass. As your walk distance increases, take along a water bottle so your dog can have a drink break. In the winter do not to walk your dog anywhere that salt or other chemicals has been put down to melt ice. Remember dogs can get frostbite. On very cold windy days, keep the walk short. If your town has pooper scooper laws, remember to bring along plastic bags to clean up. Short car trips with your dog. Most dogs love riding in the car. The dog should sit quietly on the passenger side of the car or in the backseat. Seatbelts are now available for dogs. Do not leave your dog in the car on a hot (or even warm) day. Temperatures in the car can rise significantly in just a few minutes. Take along a leash and some water. You never know when you may get stuck with a car problem. Some dogs get carsick. If your dog is one of them, do not feed he for an hour or two before the car ride. Make sure your dog has an ID tag on his collar. Do not let your dog hang his head out the window. Keep a copy of your dog’s vaccine certificate in the glove compartment. www.ruffkuts.com