Island Discovery
& Training
835 Harewood Mines Rd.
Nanaimo, BC V9R 6P3
E-mail:
250-753-5246

The Benefits of Bicycling
for 30 to 60 minutes per day with your dog are many!

Behavioral Improvements

*tired dog
*happier dog
*calmer dog
*more focused dog
*easier to train
*less destructive
*increase energy level (for mature dogs)
*reduces barking
*reduces obsessive compulsive behaviors
*improved house training
*key component in elimination of all behavioral problems 

 Health Improvements

*burn fat
*build atrophied muscles
*improve muscle tone
*strengthen muscles
*improve circulation
*improve overall physical shape
*improve immune system
*better lung capacity
*increase stamina
*reduce risk of cancer and heart disease
*increase flexibility (for senior dogs)
*maintain working dog fitness during off season
*decrease or eliminate symptoms of existing health issue
*better quality of life

 Relationship Improvements

*strengthen the role you have in guiding your dog
*sharing a positive activity with your dog
*more responsive dog 
*fun for both

Other

*takes less time to attain sufficient exercise (one third to one half less time)
*better quality exercise than walking
*less physical exertion for human (less impact on body than running)
*wear nails down so don’t have to clip them
*can do it at your convenience
*no special equipment required
*fewer vet bills
*prevents dogs from taking themselves for a walk
* prevents the one way trip to the animal shelter