Walking your dog is a great way to relieve stress, drop a few extra pounds (both of you) and enrich your dog’s life. Exercising can be boring and most people don’t like to do it. Dogs on the other hand, don’t view walking as exercise. Most dogs love to go for a walk and get out of the house to smell the sights.
Walking benefits you and your dog in a lot of ways. Walking helps clear the mind and is a great stress reducer. Dogs that are exercised regularly tend to be calmer at home which can lead to less stress for you!! Lack of exercise in humans and canines can lead to poor muscle tone, sagging around the middle, heart problems, high blood pressure, bone disorders, etc.
Walking can also be used to either train or re-enforce training for your dog. Practice healing, sitting and focusing on your walk. Even if your dog is well trained at home, he may not listen as well, or at all when outside of his familiar environment. If your dog is prone to being over-excited, he may become calmer over time with a regular walking schedule.
So, what are you waiting for!! Put on your tennis shoes, grab a leash and get walking! You and your dog will both benefit.
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