 Reese's dislike of exercise
We do try to take her out quite a few times, daily. Since we are in New York and the temperture has dropped she literally shakes as soon as we walk outside. She can have a down coat on and it wouldn't help. When people speak about true indoor dogs, Reese is it. When I take her outside I wrap her up in a blanket and she is wearing a sweater. She still will shake, and not out of fear, she is fearless.
She does not like any form of exercise with the exception of ball playing which we do several times a day. She is not a stair climber, a furniture jumper, but just wants us to pick her up for each "activity" of hers.. which is usually eating in the kitchen, and changing rooms to get better sun.
Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining.. her personality in many ways is a blessing. She is not a jumper, she doesn't ruin furniture and we always know where she is.. which is usually by my side.
This is really just her nature, and probably that she has legg perthes, which is a congenital hip disease. That is another long story, which I will spare all with, but we have had several specialists, (including a renowned specialist at Cornell) who told us to leave her alone until GD forbid she is in pain or lame. So far luckily enough, she is fine, other than exibiting the unsually calm yorkie behavior.
We do realize how important exercise is for her and will continue to "fight" with her to walk or do anything to get some exercise. Thanks so much for all of your advice and nice responses. If you do have any recommendations on weight loss food, please do let me know.
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