It's more than just a walk!
We love our pooches and we want to bond even closer with them. Creating a strong bond with your dog is vital for a healthy, satisfying, and loving mutual relationship. So, what’s a great way to achieve this? Going on daily walks is the perfect way to bond with your dog. Let’s take a closer look at the reasons why:
walking with your dog provides sensory stimulation.
It gets the eyes, ears and nose activated and working, prevents boredom, and teaches your pup how to be a well-behaved good boy. The backyard is a start, however, providing opportunities for your pet to smell and see new things will increase their stimulation, tiring them out faster.
Exercise helps the digestive tract keep moving.
Walking before bedtime helps dogs relieve everything from their system. As their muscles and body move, the stomach muscles start working to pass along food.
Walking helps keep the weight off. A fitter, healthier dog has less stress on their heart and joints than an overweight dog. Regular walks help keep your pet feeling like a puppy long last those puppy years.
walking is a great bonding and trust activity.
Dog walking is an opportunity to spend one-on-one time with your dog in a new environment, creating lasting memories for you and your mutt. Plus, walking around in new situations will help you understand your dog's "pawsonality" a little better.
When your pet knows you are there to protect, support and keep them safe, their affection and bond to you increases. This nurtures a deep-rooted trust and a basis for a strong mutual relationship.
Prevention of bad behaviors.
Many naughty habits, from chewing to digging, are a result of boredom. Going on walks and getting your dog's energy out will curb these issues, Caveat: some dogs do require medication for behavior issues, so it's a good idea to check with your vet if your dog continues to have troubles despite regular excerise.
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