In this episode, we’re talking about an important part of dog fitness that every pet parent should know: how to recognize overexertion and safely adjust your dog’s activity routine. Exercise helps support your dog’s heart health, joints, weight, mood, confidence, and behavior — but too much activity can lead to exhaustion, soreness, injury, overheating, or long-term stress on the body. The goal is not just to keep your pup moving, but to help them move safely.

In this quick pet care episode, we’ll cover common signs of overexertion in dogs, including excessive panting, lagging behind, limping, slowing down, refusing to move, stumbling, drooling, weakness, unusual behavior, or taking longer than normal to recover after activity. These warning signs should never be ignored.

We’ll also talk about why exercise needs shoul ...