Someone told me about how they were walking down the sidewalk and saw a lady jogging with her pug. She said this pug’s breathing sounded like Darth Vader. Due to the pug’s short snout, they can sometimes face respiratory problems and overheat quicker than other, longer-snouted dogs. But this pug, I’m told, was jogging alongside its owner with an enthusiasm that you’d be hard pressed to find in even the most athletic of Border Collies. Pugs surely don’t need a huge amount of exercise like some other breeds do, but I commend this lady for going out to jog with her little dog!

It just goes to show that no matter what breed you have – you can always exercise with your dog. Just remember that each breed has different needs and keep a closer eye on your dog for signs of overheating, dehydration, fatigue, or other issues you know might be more prominent for its type. Now get your dog, put those running shoes on, and start pounding those streets.