EXERCISE

Exercise is an essential element in your Porcelaine’s development, both physically and mentally. While it is important to monitor your dog’s dietary habits and provide the proper medical attention, it is equally imperative to provide your dog with adequate exercise.

This is especially important if your dog is confined during the day, while you are at work or school. An allotted time should be set aside each day for exercise. A walk around the block or a game of fetch would be ideal; you can also jog or bicycle with your dog. Indoor dogs can be taken outdoors for exercise after meals; a housebroken dog will be accustomed to this arrangement and can gain some exercise time while taking care of its "business."

Familiarize your dog with a collar and leash as soon as possible. You might even allow your Porcelaine puppy to wear the collar a few days before attaching a leash. If you take your dog on a long walk through the park or playground, keep it on the leash; the leash should be long enough to allow your dog sufficient room to run and jump. Also, make sure that your dog is wearing a tag or collar which identifies its name and address in case it were to become separated from you.

Always allow your dog some warm-up time before engaging in heavy play. Since most Porcelaines are enthusiastic about exercise, you should provide ample time for activity and exertion. This enables a dog to look its best by staying in shape, and is a great form of stress or tension release.

 REFERENCES 

De Prisco, Andrew and James B. Johnson. Canine Lexicon. TFH Publications, Inc.: 1993. 

Hart, Ernest H. Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds. TFH Publications, Inc.: 1975. 

Walkowicz, Chris and Bonnie Wilcox, DVM. Atlas of Dog Breeds of the World. TFH Publications, Inc.: 1991

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