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Seeing a dog bound with joy at the site of a leash is a scenario many pet owners can relate to. Our four-legged friends love the outdoors, particularly when the weather is favorable, and daily walks are a beneficial exercise that yields many positive results.
The baseline time frame for exercise falls between 45 – 60 minutes a day but younger dogs require more, and the same can be said for herding and racing breeds.
While different dogs call for different amounts of exercise, every size, shape, and origin of canine deserves some fun under the sun. There’s no denying the importance of giving your pooch a daily dose of fresh air and physical activity.
Here are five reasons you should absolutely be walking your pet.
Daily Walks Establish A Routine
Animals are at their best when they know what to expect, and designating a certain time of day for a walk helps keep your pet in a groove. If it’s part of a routine, it’s built in to your day and will become a habit.
A Well Exercised Dog Is A Happy Dog
Walking your dog everyday does more than keep them physically fit, it reduces their tendency to indulge in bad behavior. If your dog is tired, they’re far less likely to engage in bad habits like excessive barking, getting into trash, and chewing. All of these bad habits are the result of pent up energy and boredom, so make your dog happy and keep your home in place by walking your pet daily.
It’s A Training Exercise
Walking a dog provides more than physical exercise, it’s great for training purposes as well. Walks can help teach your dog how to behave properly on a leash, as well provide new environments to practice sit, stay, and come commands.
Making Friends
Daily walks are great way to socialize your pet. Going outdoors promotes both leash and social skills, and leaves plenty of room for improvement in both areas. If your dog needs to work on socialization, start by walking him in more remote areas before taking them to high-traffic sidewalks and parks. If you need help with socializing your pet, visit our website and contact us, we can help!
What’s Good For The Pup, Is Good For The Human
Obviously exercise is good for everyone, and walking your dog everyday not only gives your pet some much needed physical activity, it gets you going as well. Fresh air and exercise have been scientifically proven to promote happiness along with health. View your daily walks as less of a chore, and more of an opportunity for bonding and exercise.