January Blahs but Don't Forget to Exercise

It's January. Here in Eagle (Boise) Idaho we have hardly seen the sun in nearly a week. It's hard to get my owners to take me out. But, they know that exercise is an important part of my daily routine. They take me out to run me around the yard with one of my favorite toys, a blue boomerang from Tuff Enuff. I love to fetch it and then play hard to get! Other days, they take me out on a long walk, which is great because I love seeing new things and they get some exercise too. I even love to play inside with the boys. We play "football" with my soft toys (so nothing gets broken!)

Not only is exercise great for me (and my humans), but it wears me out, so I sleep better and am a bit calmer! But remember, the type and amount of exercise dogs get depends on a lot of things like age, health and breed. Here are some tips about dog exercise. But whatever you do, don't let the winter blues keep you from getting out and having some fun. I can't wait till it snows again!