Title: Exercise an animal.
Course: Small Animal Care II (18102-II) > Section: Explaining Aspects of Companion Animal Ownership

Exercising an animal should include

- understanding the exercise requirements of a companion animal, depending on the breed
- explaining the effect of exercise on the mental and physical health of the animal
- identifying environmental factors to be considered when exercising an animal (e.g., temperature, weather)
- identifying the various methods for providing exercise
- performing the various exercise methods.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What does it mean to exercise a dog?
- What methods and equipment are used to exercise a cat?
- How can substrate preference affect whether the animal urinates or defecates?
- Why is it important to “scoop the poop”?
- What observations about the dog's urine, feces, or behavior can the exerciser make while exercising the animal?
- Why should one refrain from walking an animal during the hottest time of the day?
- What is the difference between physical exercise and mental exercise?
- What extra considerations should be taken when exercising brachycephalic breeds?