One of the most important things you can do to assist your overweight dog or avoid obesity overall is to make sure they get plenty of exercise. Exercising your small, medium sized dogs or big dogs helps them burn off the extra energy and calories they gain when they eat.

there are plenty of fun and dog friendly activities both you and your dog can enjoy. Spoiler alert, if you are a fur parent to large dog breeds you may find yourself trying one of these activities soon!

For many dog owners, the medium dog breeds are the perfect compromise. Not so small it resembles a cat and won’t be able to keep up on walks or rough house, though not too big it will require an acre of land to run on and can’t be picked up when fully grown. Dr. Linda Simon shares her insights to help you choose the best medium sized dogs.