Strictly Come Dancing skilled Neil Jones has teamed up with pet vitamin specialists to create a collection of dance-based train movies to assist dogs and their house owners get match collectively in 2024. Research by Burns Pet Nutrition discovered 38% of canine house owners admit to overfeeding their pets through the festive season.
Burns and Neil have devised a collection of enjoyable exercises such because the Shih Tzu Salsa, Paw-sodoble and Jack Russell Jive.
Neil Jones, who just lately turned a brand new dad, has labored with Burns specialists to vary the notion that exercising your canine is a chore
Neil stated: “It’s not just people that get a bit porky over Christmas! Whilst I always focus on my own fitness, I must admit I don’t always do the same for my age defying 14 year old dog, Crumble.”
The analysis additionally discovered that almost 1 / 4 confess their dogs are obese, whereas simply over half of canine house owners know how you can examine if their canine is obese.
The analysis additionally discovered {that a} third of canine’s train ranges are down within the winter months in keeping with their house owners.
Emma Lee a nutritionist at Burns stated: “As the climate will get colder it’s all too simple to want to remain snuggled up on the couch along with your canine as a substitute of going out for a walk, however as their train ranges scale back, so should their vitamin. Less treats and a balanced weight-reduction plan will help keep a wholesome weight. Letting your canine get obese may cause well being issues together with diabetes and even joint issues.
“You don’t have to go out in the wet and cold every day to keep your dog healthy and stimulated, playing with your dog indoors and enrichment toys can help, and our new exercises with Neil are a fun way to burn some calories for you and your dog.”
For extra particulars on the workout routines and canine vitamin, go to burnspet.co.uk/dogdancing.
