January Is National Walk Your Dog Month: 6 Reason Why Walking Can Help You Have A Happier, Healthier Year With Your Dog

1/1/2022

If one of your resolutions is to become more active, walking with your dog is a great way to get moving. Walking not only helps you and your dog to bond and stay healthy, but also has numerous other benefits.

1. Let Out Some Steam!
Walking is a great energy outlet. If a dog doesn’t expend enough energy, behavioral issues such as chewing or separation anxiety can develop. Make sure that you have plenty of fresh water waiting for them at home and avoid walking during the hottest part of the day.

2. Training Made Just A Bit Easier
A tired dog is easier to train than a dog full of energy. During walks, you can reinforce positive behaviors such as heeling, sitting, and walking close to you by bringing along some tasty treats as a reward. If your pet is a puller, we have Gentle Leaders and harnesses that can help.

3. Mental Stimulation
Walking helps the mind as well as the body. During the course of a walk, your dog will be exposed to a variety of smells, sights, and sounds that simply cannot be obtained by staying in a fenced area. Walking reduces stress and anxiety for people as well as dogs!

4. Help Prevent Roaming
Getting out of the house is a way to fulfill a dog’s need to roam and improve his/her sense of direction.

5. Socialization Is Key
Walks allow your pet to meet other people and dogs. These encounters help build his/her confidence and social skills. Dogs who are not socialized tend to be more fearful, shy, and withdrawn, especially when meeting new people or pets. A social dog is a happy, well balanced dog! If you have multiple dogs, walking them together can help them bond and prevent behavior issues between them. Find the nearest dog park near you for some extra fun!

6. Lengthen Their Life
Regular walks can improve and lengthen your pet’s life and exercise helps prevent and manage chronic diseases by keeping your pet at a healthy weight. If your pet has arthritis and diabetes, walking can greatly benefit their health! While the goal is 30 min a day, some pets may struggle with a certain distance or length of time at first. The most important part is to keep moving and creating healthy habits. Start with a shorter walk and build up to your goal!

As you walk your pet, we would like to reinforce the importance of having your pet microchipped in case he/she happens to be an escape artist. Microchipping your fur-baby gives you the best chance of being reunited with them.

Walking for 30 minutes a day fulfills the national recommendation for physical activity. Having a walking buddy by your side will keep you motivated and help you stick with your New Year’s resolutions! So remember to keep your pet's vaccines up-to-date, always have them wear a leash, and walk your way to a healthy year!

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8/9/2018 07:11:23 pm

Thanks for the tips on keeping your dog healthy and lengthening their life. Getting outside really is great for both you and the pet and it can help you both bond as well. I would imagine that getting the proper vaccines at the right time is also really important and can help with common health problems as well.

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6/24/2021 11:08:16 pm

The other day my parents mentioned that they are going on a holiday. I appreciate that this post shared that it is best to board pets. I will encourage him to do so.

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6/24/2021 11:09:21 pm

I liked it when you shared that it is important to walk with your dog in order for it to stay healthy and live for a long time. My friend just mentioned the other day that she has been busy lately and does not have time to look after her dog as she has an urgent project. I will suggest to her looking for a reliable boarding facility that can offer to take her pet for walk every morning.

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6/25/2021 02:04:20 pm

I love that you mentioned that dogs need to be socialized to keep them happy and well-balanced. My dog is pretty old and he's becoming a lot timider than he used to be. I think it would be beneficial to take him to the vet to see if they can discover a problem with him.

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6/25/2021 03:21:31 pm

How helpful that you talk about how getting your dog out of the house is really important for them. My husband and I just got a dog and want to take care of him well. We will find a good pet boarding service in our area as well.

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6/28/2021 09:18:17 pm

I didn't know that dogs could get arthritis. My dog seems to limp when he walks. I'll have to take him in for some cortisol shots.

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7/14/2021 03:55:37 pm

My sister has been thinking about getting the right boarding for her German Shepard because she has to travel a lot. She would really like to get some help from a professional because it will allow her to know that they will be properly taken care of. I liked what you said about how they should walk her dog to prevent any chewing, separation anxiety, or behavioral issues from developing from unspent energy.

7/22/2021 04:55:48 pm

My cousin has been thinking about getting some help from a professional in order to take better care of her golden doodle with the right medical care. She had a lot of problems in the past before she moved, and she wants to be a lot safer. I liked what you said about how she should train her while she is tired because she won't have as much energy.

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9/10/2021 10:53:57 pm

Thanks for pointing out that walking can help our pets be exposed to a variety of smells and sounds for mental stimulation. This is really helpful because my husband and I have adopted a new Beagle dog last week. We are also hoping to find a veterinary clinic on Monday that can check his health and ensure that he will be protected from serious diseases through vaccination shots.

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12/12/2021 01:14:24 am

Yes I absolutely agree that dogs need sometime to be get involve in social interaction, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_behavior">infact there are som nay kind of dog behavior</a>. the bonding of the owner and the should is on the top priority also.

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12/29/2021 08:31:47 am

I never knew that if one of your resolutions is to become more active, walking with your dog is a great way to get moving. I never thought that it would be like this, it is really a good article. Thank you for the information about k9 walking.

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1/15/2022 08:46:32 pm

I walk my dogs everyday unless it’s raining. They are now 12 years old and they are still very active and healthy for older big dogs. I really think the walking has done the trick of keeping them healthy and happy. If I’m tired when I get home they shame me into getting leashed up and out the door and all three of us are happy that we went!! We all sleep better too!!

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2/5/2022 02:59:07 am

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2/5/2022 02:59:16 am

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2/7/2022 06:21:10 pm

I love that you talked about how to keep your dog and yourself healthy! Recently, my brother said he's thinking about getting a pet, and maybe he'll opt for a puppy! I believe my brother would enjoy reading your dog-walking tips, so I'll be sure to share them! Thanks for the advice on why it's good to take long walks with your dog!

Victoria Addington link

2/16/2022 11:12:31 am

It made sense when you explained that going out satisfies a dog’s necessity to roam and enhance their sense of direction. You shared enough reasons here to walk my dog more often. I should also walk my dog when going to a pet hospital.

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2/28/2022 08:11:52 pm

Thanks for pointing out that regular walks will be able to lengthen the life of our pets and keep them from having diseases. I will keep that in mind now that I plan to own a dog this year. I should also look for a veterinarian that I can trust to get it checked regularly at the same time.

Thomas Clarence link

3/14/2022 12:51:11 pm

I like how you mentioned that getting out of the house is a way to fulfill a dog's need for roaming. If you don't have a lot of time to take your dog out, it would be important to make sure that you have yard space they can use. Your yard is going to need a fence to ensure that the dog can't run away.

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4/15/2022 11:33:28 am

Thank you for explaining that you should take your pet on regular walks to help prevent and manage chronic diseases. We just adopted a dog and have been wondering what we can do to keep him healthy. We'll be sure to incorporate this into our daily routine and see if our vet has any other recommendations for us.

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4/28/2022 07:15:59 pm

I like your vet tips. I need to vaccinate my dog. I'll have to take him to the vet.

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4/29/2022 01:51:42 pm

Thanks for the info about pets. My friend is concerned about his cat. I'll tell him to look for a veterinarian service.

5/3/2022 06:08:50 am

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5/19/2022 10:54:29 am

It's great you mentioned the importance of having your pet microchipped, especially when you often go for a walk. I have a cousin who recently adopted a puppy. She's curious about how long her puppy's walks should be and asked me if I knew anything about pet identification in case her puppy runs away from her. I wanted to thank you for your explanation about the importance of microchipping, and I'll be sure to tell her that she can consult a trusted veterinary doctor for advice.

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5/24/2022 02:22:41 pm

I like how you mentioned that walking your dog will help with mental stimulation. My wife and I are wanting to adopt a puppy. Once the puppy gets old enough, we will have to walk it every day.

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6/2/2022 12:36:28 am

It got me when you said that keeping our pets moving and active will create habits in them. I would like to include regular dog grooming as well with these habits once I have a dog this year. It will definitely be for my pet's health if we can prevent ticks and fleas from staying on his skin.

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6/13/2022 09:31:24 am

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7/5/2022 10:52:12 am

No doubt technology made our life easy but the importance of exercise cant be ignored. walk can keep fit you both your dog and you.

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7/20/2022 02:26:54 pm

A tired dog is easier to train than a dog full of energy. During walks, you can reinforce positive behaviors such as heeling, sitting, I truly appreciate your great post!

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8/16/2022 10:50:25 am

I want to make sure that I take good care of my dog. It makes sense that keeping him active would be a good way to help keep him healthy! I'll be sure to take him to a vet every once in a while, too.

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