Dog owners in Sussex offered advice to ensure pets stay healthy and happy during 'pingdemic'

Dog trainer Anthony Clarke has shared his top tips to help ensure owners have a happy and healthy dog as more are forced to isolate at home.

To ensure dog owners are making the most of their dog walks and that their pooch pals are getting enough mental and physical stimulation while at home, Anthony has offered some advice.

It follows a poll by dog supplement brand YuMOVE of 2,000 dog owners across the UK looking at the effect of the current 'pingdemic' in relation to their dogs.

According to the research, 59 per cent of the dog owners polled in the South East were worried about how they would care for their dog if they were pinged.

Government advice on www.gov.uk states: 'If your animal cannot be exercised at home, you should ask someone outside of your household or support bubble to exercise your animal for you, or access exercising services provided by a professional.'

Anthony, who is also a YuMOVE ambassador, said: “It can be a worrying time if you are told to self-isolate and you don’t have friends, family or neighbours to rely on to help care for your dog.

“It’s great to see so many UK dog owners are getting creative and looking for alternative ways to keep their dogs fit and healthy – both mentally and physically – during isolation.

“Something as simple as creating an at-home obstacle course can really get your dog’s heart pumping and their joints moving.

“It’s also important that your dog’s joints are supported throughout their life, that’s why all of my canine athletes use YuMOVE to keep them happy and active for life.

Here are Anthony's top tips:

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