Ask your dog if he wants to go for a walk. Were they excited? This tells you all you need to know about what your dog feels about the daily walk. But have you ever wondered why they were so excited? Today, let's take a look at the daily walk of dogs and why it is an integral part of your dog's routine. Here are 5 reasons to walk your dog every day.
Physical exercise
Walking your dog every day is a great way to help your dog stay fit and active. Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of your dog developing a number of health-related conditions, such as high blood pressure, liver disease and diabetes. And one of the easiest ways to keep your dog in shape is to walk them every day. Walking helps preserve your dog's muscles and joints and is a great way to lose weight if your dog is overweight. And regular cardio that a daily walk provides can improve mood and energy level.
Mental exercise
The daily walk is the only occasion a day where your dog has the opportunity to go out and explore the surroundings. And as dogs explore with their noses, do not forget to give them a chance to use them. When you are on your walk, give them time to sniff for additional mental stimulation and enrichment. I have always booked some "sniffing" breaks designated at Laika during our walks. I give her the message "go sniffing" and let her do it. When it's time to go back, I use the line in advance, we're back on the track.
To make your dog walk with pleasure, do not forget to change your routine from time to time by going to a different neighborhood or discovering a new park or trail. Once a week, I like to take Laika to a local park or trail to explore; it helps keep things exciting for both of us.
Increases confidence
Another reason to walk your dog everyday is that it is great for confidence. Having a daily routine will help boost your dog's confidence, and your daily walk is a big part of this structure. A daily routine will give your dog structure and stability, and this level of predictability greatly helps to boost self-confidence, especially in shy or fearful dogs. One of the best ways to keep your dog happy and confident is to create a daily routine that includes fun activities such as daily walking and interactive play.
Socialization
Walking with your dog will help socialize by exposing them to different people, dogs and situations. Although the majority of social activities occur when your dog is a puppy, it is important to keep up with these skills by continually introducing him to new people and situations. Changing your route, such as going to a different neighborhood, trail or park, will give your dog a chance to experience a variety of environments and situations. For shy or fearful dogs, remember to slow it down to avoid excitement.
Reinforce your link
Another reason to walk your dog everyday is that it is a great way to strengthen the bond you have with your dog. It's a relatively easy thing you can do every day that gives your dog so much joy. Spending quality time with your dog reinforces this link and daily walking is one of the most rewarding activities. Trust is an integral part of the link building process. By walking your dog every day, you show them that you can count on them and that they can trust their daily needs.
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