Exercise & Physical Condition

What must be in place

● realistic daily movement plan
● options for restricted days
● safe control tools where needed
● plan for hot or unsafe ground
● support for older or injury-prone pets
● mental stimulation when movement is limited
● plan for no-walk periods
● balance between quiet days and active days
● gradual increase after low-activity periods
● rest days during extreme conditions
● monitoring for early strain signs

What can go wrong if not in place

● stiffness and loss of fitness
● frustration behaviour
● weight gain
● injury after sudden activity
● worsening joint problems

What new pressures this may create

● reduced spontaneity
● repetitive routines
● leads or long lines may snag
● exercise in poor conditions increases risk