SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – As the heat rises, dog owners are finding it harder to keep their pets active and healthy outdoors. Dogs Inc is offering a solution: indoor exercises that benefit both a dog\u2019s physical and mental health.<\/p>\n
Jenni Scamardo, director of puppy raising services at Dogs Inc, and Emilee Perkins, manager of the canine fitness program, said owners do not need fancy equipment or a large amount of space to do exercises and activities with their dogs indoors.<\/p>\n
About the exercises<\/p>\n
The exercises are part of Dogs Inc\u2019s Canine Fitness and Puppy Raising programs. Some exercises focus on strength and flexibility, while others help dogs practice problem solving \u2014 a skill the organization said is important in the dogs\u2019 future careers as guide dogs.<\/p>\n
The Canine Fitness and Puppy Raising programs are described as important parts of training Dogs Inc\u2019s dogs to become service and guide dogs.<\/p>\n
How to get involved<\/p>\n