The Right Amount of Exercise Depends on Your Dog’s Age

The time you need to devote to your pet’s physical activity depends on whether he’s a puppy, adult, or senior canine citizen.

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Published: October 25, 2023

Playing With The Dog — © oneinchpunch | Bigstock An adult dog who is not yet a senior really needs to go at it for 60 to 90 minutes a day for his best physical — and emotional — health.

Physical activity for a dog isn’t just about managing his weight, maintaining heart health, or slowing the muscle loss that comes with age and causes creeping frailty. Exercise is also very much about keeping up a dog’s mood and outlook on life. Just like for people, physical activity releases the feel-good brain chemical serotonin.