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Autumn is a beautiful time of year with the changing colors and the crisp tang in the air. It is the annual welcome to the holiday season. The change of seasons can cause an increase in accidents for many beloved dogs. How does Fall lead to accidents for our furry companions, and what can we do about it?

Time Change

The time after Daylight Savings changes is a period when we feel forgetful and less aware. Sometimes dogs escape their houses or fenced yards. They wander into streets or get lost in their neighborhood. For a few weeks each Fall, practice extra caution around outside doors. Also, check the antifreeze solution you use. Store it safely out of reach in the garage. It’s poisonous for all pets.

Holiday Happenings

During holidays, there may be an influx of visitors to your house. People may not understand that your dog must obey a “stay” command before they open an outside door.

The holidays also include new and interesting foods, from candy to a large ham or turkey. Decorations might need protection from dogs who are still in the chewing stage of life. This includes the extra extension cords running along the baseboards.

Training your dog protects them. It’s also a good idea to marshall the entire family into keeping an eye on pets throughout the season. Make a house rule that someone has to hold the dog whenever the door is about to open. Another option is to have a bedroom or crate where they can be secured during family visits. Post safety reminders near doors.

Hunting Season

Keep your dogs under control during the hunting seasons. Have them wear a brightly colored bandanna or a doggy hunting vest. Don’t let your dog harass wildlife, either. Bright clothes are good for walks around the neighborhood in those early twilight hours, too.

Help Fido Feel Safe

Dogs can become confused or stressed by all the changes during this season. From Halloween costumes to fireworks, some dogs just need a break from it all. Provide quiet times and safe places where they can retreat and rest. It’s a good plan for anyone during the holiday season.

Fall Safety Tips for Dogs

Personal Trainer @ Self-Employed

Sharon Gould

Most people don’t exercise as a form of competition or sports training. Instead, they simply want to stay healthy and be able to perform day-to-day tasks safely and efficiently. Functional fitness is all about improving your quality of life!

Functional Fitness Training

The goal of functional training is to provide you with the flexibility and strength you need in your everyday life, and ensure that your body moves correctly. As a result, functional fitness exercises work on replicating the movements you normally make at home or work. These include using the muscles in your upper and lower body, and developing core stability.

One good example of a popular functional fitness activity is a squat. The movement uses the same group of muscles you would use bending down to pick something up, or getting in and out of a chair.  Multidirectional lunges and standing bicep curls are other good activities that utilize the muscles you use for other everyday tasks.

Tai chi, yoga, and other flexibility activities help increase your range of motion, which is another form of functional fitness.

Where to Train

Functional fitness training can be performed in your own home, or at the gym.  There are plenty of exercises you can do yourself without any equipment. A gym, however, often offers group classes or private training, which can help you stay on track. Gyms also have equipment you can use for more variety, such as fitness balls, weights, and kettle bells.

Benefits of Functional Fitness Training

Functional training doesn’t just train your muscles, but your whole body. Every motion is controlled by more than just a single muscle or group of muscles. Instead, movement is a coordinated effort that involves your musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. They all work together so you have a fluid movement. Functional training helps you practice these movements consistently so they become more natural and easy to perform.

Continue reading at http://sharongould.org/functional-fitness-training/

Sharon Gould | Functional Fitness Training

Sharon Gould is based in Northbrook, Illinois. She's a dedicated personal trainer who works hard to improve the lives of her clients. She's most interested in functional fitness. She believes that fitness isn't just for athletes or those who want to build muscle mass. Fitness is important for everything! It can drastically improve your quality of life by conditioning your body to perform everyday motions better.  Sharon writes about her thoughts on functional fitness at http://sharongould.org/

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