Dancing with Dogs

Exercise with Rhythm

Have you seen the wonderful and entertaining dog sport, Dancing with Dogs? It just makes you smile to see how much fun one can have with a dancing dog and YES dogs have rhythm. Of course, the professional competitors at dog shows in both America and Europe have choreographed amazing routines, but guess what? You can do it too!  I don’t mean compete, I just mean dancing at home with your favorite pooches with no one watching. No training involved just pure fun with your dog and you both get exercise. Turn on and turn up your favorite polka, chacha, or two step and go for it. Your dogs will love it and you might even encourage a cat to participate. You don’t have to train them to do fancy steps, heck, you don’t even have to know how to dance yourself, just move to the groove. Get down and get funky. Some dogs may prefer a simple waltz but most dogs are willing to join in the fun and get quite excited about all the craziness going on. Your pets may need an incentive, like a treat, to get them off their pillow or the couch, but what dance partner doesn’t need a little encouragement. Perhaps your pal needs a costume or hat to make them feel like dancing or even a flashy red scarf around their neck for that flowing effect.  Just do it and have some fun.  I am sure Richard Simmons would approve.

If you need a visual of what this really looks like, check out any you tube dancing with dogs videos.  Who knows, one day we could see Dancing With Dogs as a new national TV show but for now its about exercise and having fun with our pets.