It is really easy for dogs to gain weight when they are not that active and are fed too frequently or too much. This is the case with this enormous Californian rescue dog, who weighed a massive 25 kg. Thankfully, a personal trainer came to her rescue, and she now has an entirely new body.
In 2018, when personal trainer Jimmy Shiba, aged 29, met the obese Squishy at a local shelter, she already weighed 58 pounds. The staff at the shelter believed that Squishy was originally owned by an old person who was unable to take her for walks. Without daily exercise, the nine-year-old dog ballooned to a monstrous size, which made her less appealing to potential adopters.
Fortunately, Jimmy fell in love with her at first sight and was determined to entirely change her life. So, as soon as he got her home, he ensured that she had a weight loss program.
He began reducing her calorie intake to 800 per day and taking her on at least four daily walks. He also trained her on mealtimes and started exercises.
The first few days were difficult for both of them, especially because Squishy was not used to intense activity and preferred to lie down rather than walk.
However, Jimmy was not one to give up easily. With sheer dedication and a lot of motivation from Jimmy, Squishy ultimately began to enjoy her workouts and began to lose weight gradually.
One year later, the 58-pound dog changed into a healthier version of herself, shocking Jimmy’s mother and everyone she knew.
Even though Squishy had already reached a healthy weight for her age and breed, she continues to exercise every day with her fur dad and eat a balanced diet to stay in shape.
We hope you motivate more people to get in shape!
Source: Caters Clips
