Your dog's daily caloric intake will vary according to the amount of exercise it gets. A dog that gets frequent and vigorous exercise or spends a great deal of time outdoors during cold weather needs more daily calories than a similarly sized dog that spends its day jumping on and off the couch inside a warm home. Fun and variety are two keys to any successful exercise program. Whether it's exercising your dog, cat, bird, or other pet, use play to appeal to your pet's natural instincts. Games like fetch the ball for a dog, or chasing feathers on some string for your cat, or providing your bird with freedom from the cage and new and stimulating toys, for instance, will keep your pet moving and expending energy.
Variety is important.
Play different kinds of games with your pet, in different places or at different times. For total fitness remember to alternate between strength and endurance-building activities. Exercises that impels your pet to move continuously for at least 30 minutes build endurance. Jogging with your dog is a great endurance builder. Just be sure to start off slowly and work up to longer jogs.