Bella is probably the most friendly pooch you could ever meet! She has been one of my exercise class attendees. I wanted to share a few details about Bella because she is a great example of the good that exercise can do for a dog. Bella is a golden momma who gives birth to future service dogs with My Angel With Paws. Often times, I would exercise her once she was carrying puppies, and she still had just as much energy as when she wasn't pregnant. When we raise the speed within a structured walk, the dog seems to go into "laser focus" mode. This is why I choose to roller blade with Bella, because I worked her to become physically strong enough to endure the speed, and because this allows us to work out distractions (such as squirrels) much quicker.

Bella is such a beautiful sweetheart, but anytime we have to go a any length of time without working together (if she is in heat or if she is about to deliver her puppies), her crazy amount of excess energy is so obvious. So many people see this on a regular basis if they don't consistently exercise their dog. And it's not just about walking the dog, it's about walking the dog in a proper structured manor in which the dog knows his job, and you are in charge. The difference is HUGE. This is why I recommend bringing in a professional to help teach you how to walk your dog. I know, it sounds so silly! "I need to be taught how to walk my dog?" Well, yes. This is the number one reason why there are behavior problems popping up everywhere else.

Bella is a fabulous example of a balanced happy dog when being exercised properly and sufficiently! Your dog will thank you for this, believe me.