To improve our health, one of the best things we can do is to get more exercise and to lose weight. Changing our routine can often be a big, scary step at first and can seem like a massive commitment. It’s a good idea to have a friend as exercise partner so that you can motivate each other. Unfortunately, friends are only human, and they’re as likely as you to struggle to resist temptation.Their warm cosy bed can easily be too much to resist and your exercise regime may quickly disappear. The solution is to find a partner who always feels like exercise. A dog.

Why not combine your own health with pet health?If you already have a dog, you should be walking him every day already. But you can always do more.It’s easy to fall into the trap of a short walk morning and night, but what else could you do. In Britain we have the advantage of never being far from the countryside or the park, even in the cities.There are many wonderful places to walk your dog. The countryside is more inspiring than the number 30 bus route.

Long country walks will do you and your canine friend good. There are advantages such as lifted mood to be taken from exercise.It could also help you shift those awkward few pounds.It’s also a great way to enjoy your dog’s company; and your family’s if they join you, or to get some peace and quiet.Another advantage is that days out walking your dog won’t cost you a penny.

Your health is greatly important, and so is pet health. So is your bond with your pet. I can’t think of a better way to take care of each other than to exercise together.