How Do You Build Muscle In A Dog?
Dogs, just like people, are healthier when they have a little bit of muscle on their bones. However, since it is pretty hard to talk a dog into bench-pressing or lifting barbells, you will have to get a bit more creative in order to help your dog build some muscle and bulk up. Play tug-of-war. Pulling for extended periods of time on a rope toy can seriously build up a dog’s leg and shoulder muscles. Of course, you need to be careful not to lift the dog off the floor while you are playing as this can hurt his back and teeth. Fetch uphill. If your dog loves to retrieve, then indulge him. However, throw the balls up a hill so that he has to get a workout in to get them. Daily uphill fetching gets you quality time with your dog and will build up his muscle strength and bulk in no time. Have play dates. Romping with other dogs is a great full-body workout for your dog. Make sure that the dogs are about the same size to ensure that no one gets hurt if the playing gets particularly physical.
