Why You Should Walk Your Dog Daily -- Even If It's Only For Five Minutes!
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- The walk is the most effective way to get the message across to your dogs that YOU are the one in charge! Done properly, it can also give your dogs what they need to feel secure and be happy! Even if you walk only five minutes a day and never make it out of your driveway! In this video I explain why that is.
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My rescued puppy mill senior can’t walk, but he gets carried for walks every day. He loves watching nature while we walk❤
That dog looooves that dude. You can see it.
Going on those daily walks is also a benefit to us owners.
I walk run my dogs 2 miles every morning Mon-Fri. It’s a looong 2 miles stopping to sniff stuff, watch rabbits, deer, potty. It’s good for all our mental health. Weekends are for running in private dog parks and long hikes. My super reactive dog returned numerous times to the shelter has calmed down a lot with a consistent schedule and lots of opportunity to explore the world around her.
Dogs need to pick up their pee-mail! 😂
I like to tell people that it's not so much a "walk" as a "stop and sniff" sometimes. they're checking their messages and posting their own. imagine if smells were as unique and distinct to us as as visuals, that's their world. ❤️🐾
We go on sniffari. 😊
You are absolutely correct, most dogs really sense the world through scent, so it’s really important to allow them to do so at times. However, you also have to set the conditions that allow them to know when it’s sniff time versus “we’re walking to get from A to B without distractions” time. I’m at a point where when I point my finger forwards at a brisk pace and say “walk” - our dog (just over 2 years old, we got her a year ago as a rescue) understands that, and when I slow down she knows she’s permitted to sniff around. She’s also getting a lot better at not chasing squirrels or other dogs, it’s all about reinforcing the behaviours you expect - praise and occasional treats when they behave well in a situation where they are distracted, and a bit of a tongue lashing when they do not behave as desired, which can include holding their snout when they lunge at other dogs etc.
@@sjsomething4936 nice! i taught my service dog to make a distinction between sniffing right up to smth and "air sniffing" without physically moving toward smth. she's not allowed, eg, to sniff everything in the grocery store, but it can be super tempting so i tell her "air sniff ok" (i have my own dog grammar, sry lol if that sounds weird). she understands "no sniff sniff" and "sniff sniff ok," "walk walk sniff sniff" is a casual walk where she is off duty more or less and can stop and sniff all she wants. if i am in a hurry to make it to an appt tho, i may have to tell her at that particular time "walk walk no sniff sniff." 👍
@@sjsomething4936 your dogs are very lucky to have a person who takes such care to understand them! it's painfully frequent for me to see dogs at dog parks trying to communicate smth to their human and the human is oblivious 😭
My beagle doesn't go on walks. He goes on hunts. He sees the world through his nose. We walk him twice a day as he needs his sniff time.
I have a Havashire. We walk 1 hr. daily at a lake park. His nose is to the ground also. 7 days a week, all year round and its fun as he meets other fur friends and I their owners.
I have a Chihuahua that’s a great sniffer, but do you know where he loves to walk the most? In Lowe’s!
A beagle is a nose with 4 legs.
We’ve got a 15 week Beagle pup, he is our first Beagle
My setter cross must be part beagle. The nose knows where to go !
My dog takes me for a walk
I believe walking your dog daily is a basic need like food and shelter. I always picture it when i see my dogs sniffing on bushes etc its like their facebook . Its keeps them informed of what is happening in the neighbourhood 😁. Thats just how i see it, dont judge me 😂
Nice. No judgement here. I think letting dogs sniff and pee on walks is great. I just prefer that you pick the spots and give them a command, rather than let them choose where and how long. Thanks for watching!
@@JaimieScott I think they are stuck in the house enough, so I let them take me for a walk and let them sniff and pee where they want between the street and sidewalk.
The wee mail
I was going to give you a thumbs up but decided not to, because you said to not judge you.
@@tomlord4469 🤣 Thanks for watching nonetheless!
Great points, but I also consider daily walks as reinforcing our bond. It’s our special time, devoted to just the two of us, enjoying each other’s company.
You didn't say it, but it was implied. Dogs are pack animals. They look to their pack leader for structure and guidance. Walks are great bonding activities that reinforce your position as pack leader. A dog that is comfortable in his/her role in the pack will have few behavior problems.
oh yea daily walks are a must!
we walk rain sleet snow or shine haha
my huge dog even has a raincoat!
That pup is an absolute sweetheart and beautiful!
He's a looker! And VERY affectionate. Thanks for watching!
I was so distracted by how breathtakingly adorable he was lmao
@@hellosoupy He is tough to ignore! You don't know the half of it. He wouldn't let me ignore him if I wanted to!
Too many people get a dog because of the affection, and the funny happy nature of a dog. Then forget about the rest. That is one of main reasons dog's wind up at shelters. I like to refer to it as "be the human" in the relationship. No such thing as a bad dog.
Be the human. I'm going use that a lot. Roommates 🙄.
I live next door to a woman who has 4 dogs. I got very close to one of them. His name is Andrew. My husband and I would pet him and throw the ball for him over the fence. The neighbors didn't like us interacting with him, so they put up a 6 foot stockade fence. We can no longer see Andrew we just hear him. He is never walked. I offered the woman $500 for him but she declined. He has such an awesome temperment. Everytime I hear him bark now it breaks my heart a little bit more each time.
When I had my own dogs I walked them twice a day everyday unless it was pouring or too icy out. They were both great dogs who loved walks.
I'm so sorry to hear that for you and your husband and Andrew as well. It is very unfortunate, but this is the reality for many dogs. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
@@JaimieScott My neighbors next door has two dogs that rarely go for a walk. They bark a lot at night and it's probably because they need to vent out energy. It's a nuisance and they're oblivious to our civil requests and later complaints, but we also feel sorry for those two prisoners.
I agree, but I feel there is more to it than that. They love to sniff all the different scents along the way, & need this outside time to keep depression & anxiety away. I have a chronic illness & cannot walk far, but my pooch loves our late afternoon slow strolls. If I’m not well enough for that he is happy with me throwing the ball for him, & having me sit outside while he chases birds, wanders around near me, or just lays beside me.
my husband walks our border collie/GSP…i take her to a field for fetch,, catch, free run, i rotate through all of it until she’s looking at me with tired eyes, then she has lunch and has her daily nap…usually 1-1.5hrs….i structured in a daily nap for quiet time for me, and lunch digestion time for her.
started this at 7 weeks old, nap after every meal to avoid bloat…and her body is now used to that down time.
I ask my dog if he wants to go for a sniff ..not a walk. He is always enthusiastic. Doesn’t mind going on the same route as the smells may have changed.👍❤️🐕🦺
It's absolutely correct. Same with horses. Routine, routine routine!!
Clearly your dog loves you! 🤣🤣
We call it an adventure walk.
My rescued dog that was severely abused/dumped has easily accepted that I’m “Alpha Male” because he’s protected ,loved and fed by me. On the deserted paths,max 2 miles in length,he’s off leash opening the “ emails” left by the other dogs. His walks are his “ earned entitlement” for being a balanced /friendly and well trained “ partner” in my life. 24/7 we are reenforcing our contract/partnership/ pack responsibility and I allow him to “ breathe” and must allow him to simply be a dog.Unfairly they are only allowed to be with us for a short time (by human standards) so every minute-every hour is important to embrace our quality time with them..
We walk our dog off the line, 4 times a day. Two walks are 40 minutes and 2 walks 15 - 20 minutes. The walks could be done in half the time but we know dogs like to sniff .
My neighbor's two dogs are rarely taken for a walk so they bark every night for sometimes over an hour. Needless to say, we have a problem with the barking but even with Animal Control interceding for us, the neighbors don't budge. Not only it's a nuissance but I also feel for those two prisoners.
That's a sad situation however you look at it. I've seen it far too many times.
GREAT advice! I feel sorry for any dog who is cooped up all day, when all they want is to sniff, explore, and run off some energy. I find that mornings--especially when there is dew or after it's rained--are perfect for a "Sniff-a-palooza." Remember that the walk is not for you, it's for THEM!
Remember that the walk is not for you, it's for THEM!....I am so sorry that i enjoy the walks with my dog. I will try not to enjoy them in the future. Sorry about being so selfish. Maybe i will put rocks in my shoes, so I will hate to walk.
It's for us, we both love our walks.
I think that’s some good wisdom there my boy. As a life long dog care person I can relate. My other household members don’t know how to lead our pooch and are exasperated when she takes off
Jack is a gorgeous dog -- look at that shiny coat! And he loooooooovvvvvvvveeeeesssss his human friend ❤❤
I LOOOOVE your dog (gorgeous Jack). Thank you for your content. I want more of it. God bless Jack . God bless you.
Thank you so much! You are too kind. Thanks for watching!
This is a great message and also -
I need the exercise !!!
That makes so,much since!!
What a cute dog.
Your dog is ace ❤
I walked my 23 lb dog twice a day…all year! Canadian winters weren’t so much fun but he got new winter booties every year and loved jumping in the deep snow with his new booties. In the summer…we played hide and seek in the rolling fields…jogged, frisbee and ice cream cones. It was AWESOME for us both…I think…I can say positively for my.
Was? Past tense? 😢 I’m there too
Yeah, my favorite memories are walking with my beautiful Linda through the forest in the “worst” of weather--nonstop rain, in the solitude and silence after a freshly fallen snow, hiding behind trees when she wasn’t paying attention, and her playfully running and jumping on me if I wasn’t paying attention. Hard to believe she has been physically gone for almost four years now but clearly “passed the torch” three years ago to to a young and energetic shelter pup aptly named Building Blocks. BB takes her “job” of making me laugh very seriously!! And oddly, from the time I brought her “home”, she seemed to already know everything about me. Aren’t we blessed to have this kind of relationship with our beloved friends?
@@lindagirl1140 Yes, we are. I believe I’ll be reunited soon with my beloved 4-footed creatures…hallelujah! (Rom. 8:18-25) Darwin’s big slobbery lick of my face as he drools his water all over the place, little kitty cat Peanut as he jumped a pirotte midair every time he saw me…all of them 🥲
Gorgeous dog
He's a looker. Thanks for watching!
Agree with your video. You really have skills with pets. I sure hope you keep making videos and teaching all of us how to interact with our dogs better.
Thank you so much! Be well.
I don't have a dog but what you said makes sense.
Eventhough my dog is 16 and has a hard time walking most of the time. I still walk him multiple times a day. Not as far or long as we used to but still get him out.
Jack hurt his shoulder playing yesterday and can't walk today. I can relate. This is one very challenging aspect of dog ownership as our dogs age. Thanks for watching!
Your fur baby, Jack looks so much like my sweet boy, TBone!
Exercising your dog is good therapy for them. dogs actually enjoy the outdoors more than we do.
You aren't kidding! I can stay inside on a hot day for many hours. If my dog doesn't get out every few hours he starts twitching. Thanks for watching!
Gee what a concept. This video's message that its really not about exercise. OF COURSE IT IS!!! All living things need to move and breath and sweat and use their muscles. This human on this video is anti exercise because he apparently doesn't "get it" as far as the benefits for humans either. Its for mental health, for nerves, and all that I just mentioned.
@@sueprator9314 I think you may have misunderstood me. I'm not saying that exercise is not important for dogs. And for most dogs, walks are the only exercise they get, you are correct. I'm simply saying that walks shouldn't be a dog's exercise regimen as they are not effective for that and they can serve a much more important role.
@@sueprator9314, I totally agree! There is so much more to taking your dog out than just discipline.
Good stuff, thank you. I look forward to more , but I’ll miss anything you put on Twitter X whatever….
My dog plays for 2 hours a night at the dog park. She gets a 1 mile walk in morning and night for her business stuff and next about 0.75 to and fro to dog park. By the time we walk back from the dog park she is cooled down to want to play endless fetch in the condo. If I deviate at all she gets cheeky and bossy with me fast. It's hard on windy and rainy days. Walks are important for sure.
Just curious...how old is your pup?
@srlee3350 about a year and a half. She was a stray a neighbor found.
Jack is about 2 years now. I found him on the side of the highway nine months ago.
Oops, guess you weren't asking me.
My grandpuppy is hard for me to walk. She will get distracted and take off pulling me with her (at 2 yo she is about 40 kg). She has pulled me over twice. I can’t even take her to the dog park anymore as she growls and snaps at the other dogs if they come near me, even her friends and even gets out of a muzzle (she is quite intelligent and usually picks things up quickly). She had a hard start to life with her own mother attacking the pups killing off half the litter. My son bought her home and later found out that she was only 4.5 weeks old. She has also been attacked as a pup by another dog on a walk and by a small white fluffy dog at her first time to a dog park. She is such a friendly dog to humans, but it is a shame she can’t enjoy her own species as much. Even obedience classes haven’t got her behaviour better towards other canines.
I'm sorry to hear that. Although you don't have to accept that if you don't want to. Obedience classes tend to be pretty worthless for changing behaviors like dog aggression or reactivity. A good board and train program or behaviorist should be able to change those behaviors easily. The hard part is finding one. Be very careful if you decide to start looking and read LOTS of client reviews and talk to actual people that have used the trainer.
Jack is the happiest of hippopuppies.
I wish everyone knew to walk their dogs each day. We do daily walks two or three times each day and once a week take everyone up to a sniffspot playspace to run wrestle explore and just dog .
Thanks for noticing! He's the most well-adjusted dog I've ever met and I've been training dog owners for the past 20 years!
A walk is helpful to get your dog's bowels moving, preventing home accidents. It's also mental stimulation, where they can sniff what's going on in the neighborhood. It even forces me to get up off the couch and do a little exercise!
AKC says that 15 minutes of good sniffing will provide as much stimulus to their brain as physical excercise. The sniff is the thing.
I agree. But if you watch my videos on Energy Management either sniffing OR physical exercise alone will not tire out a dog. Most dogs need BOTH and AT THE SAME TIME. That is 10 times more effective! Thanks for watching!
what a sweetie...(the dog) lol.
The sensory exercise of stopping smelling things is every bit as important as physical exercise for dogs' well-being. Don't begrudge them that indulgence.
I agree 100% and would never recommend skipping the smells.
My furboy requires walking on a leash 2x/daily to poop will not go otherwise; it’s important for him to get the exercise and stimulation even if it makes me uncomfortable (heat/humidity🥵, mosquitoes😡, ants,😡,stickers-he will not remove them himself)😩
How can you Not walk a dog every day???😮 Unless you live on a farm, that’s a must! Rain or shine…😅
Any suggestions for a 2 year old pup that has become fearful of walks? Like a lot of dogs he doesn’t like sudden loud noises. Recently motorcycles, large trucks and backfires freak him out, which didn’t bother him previously.
Too many to go into here, but like any fear you have to ease him into it VERY slowly rewarding calm-submissive behavior every opportunity. Maybe start ooff just getting him to like it when you get out the leash or even walk toward the leash. Reward with meat and make the increments VERY small so he never gets near going over threshold.
Wish my wife gets this
My Yorkie pulls on me so bad
My 4 year old red lab needs 5km or more a day to just be normal
It’s funny that you’re talking about dogs and how they love structure. I believe that is true. I was very distracted by your dog, never being still and somewhat out of control. Hard to take advice from someone who can’t keep their dog in control.
That is exactly why I include Jack in some videos -- for his unpredictability. This one of the great things abut dogs that we love.
Don't be a grouch! Jack isn't a "distraction," he's a dog being a dog.
Thank you!
For a dog to have structure in its life is important. I don't think you went far enough in your explanation in this video. Yes it's important that your dog understands who is in charge. That is necessary for their safety. However, I have a neighbor who has had his dog "professionally" trained. The dog walks at his owners heels and does not pull on its leash at all. It keeps perfect pace with his owner. The dog hardly looks left or right. Now please tell me, how much fun do you think the dog is having? Dogs do need exercise because it is good for their health and ours. But we have to let a dog be a dog. Walks are fun for dogs if we let nature take its course and let them go where their nose leads them. That is why I make my dogs walk for a good distance but I also let them guide me to where they want to go and smell. With his balanced method you accomplish two things,: exercise and bonding fun experience for the dog
My dog knows I’m not the one calling the shots.
Oh you mean the “sniff and pee”
since walks are not for exercise, what is the best way to tire out my boy who can't play with other dogs? He is reactive with certain dogs and picky who he gets along with.
Mental tasks also require energy. Puzzles, new commands, etcetera. While walking a dog makes a mental image of all the smells it comes across. Such brain processing also requires energy.
Try cycling or skating..
I don't like these black and white statements like "walking is not for exercise". Let him run for a bit or jog with him, then let him have his structured walk. I either have to run 5 hours with my dog or they get 0 physical stimulous?
Buy a flirt pole they work wonders. Look up pride of south land kennels. He has a video on how to use the flirt pole.
The answer is way too much to go into for a comment here. My first choice would be to train him to not be reactive around other dogs. That may or may not be possible, but that is by far the best option if it is an option. Unfortunately, other than that your options are much more limited. Thanks for watching.
My dog, Bella, and I walk a mile every morning. She loves sniffing everything and getting her business done, which I pick up. I get my daily exercise that keeps me mobile, I’m 77. We both love it and she expects it.
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My 5 pound Chihuahua walks me all the time......😂
I don't understand why people get dogs and don't walk them daily.
You and me both.
His dog was hamming up for the camera like little kids do.
Birds fly. Fish Swim. Dogs walk.
Great video and honest one for sure.
Taking your dog out everyday is the bare minimum. People need training to keep animals and many should not be allowed to kwep them.
Sorry but I disagree with the comment that when you want to go, he has to listen.
What about when he wants to "go" and you don't listen? You get poop in the house.
My dog refused to go in when I wanted to tonight in fact. A few moments later, she pooped. If I had been all macho and tried to make my dog listen to me, I'd be cleaning up a mess right now.
Point is you're not the alpha, you're in a relationship and you should listen if you expect respect. Works for pets and humans.
An excellent point. Every rule has an exception and thanks for pointing out this one. Yes, I totally agree, all dog owners owe it to their dog to pay close attention and take cues from their dogs.
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i walk my dogs daily but there's no leash, no rules, just good times 😄😆😛🤪
A walk definitely tires out your dog.
0:22 What a clown. Not all aggression is fear based. Smh
I've had this discussion with a few trainers. I believe it is a true statement, but I think it's more an argument of semantics and what I mean by that statement that often gets misconstrued.
I'm skunked!
Pure BS. My dog gets tired after walks. (and she’s less than a year old).
Yeah, this man gets angry at his dog for showing affection wjthin the first few seconds. Not listening to this dudes advice. He's a hypocrite, doesn't give his dog affection, growls at his lovely dog 😢
That was not anger. If it were, I'm not sure how you conclude from that interaction that I don't share affection with my dog. But I applaud your desire to treat dogs well. Watch dogs interact with each other some time if you really want to see extreme correction! Be well.
They read a book while they are out through there nose
Enrichment
WALKS ARE NOT TO TIRE THE DOG OUT IT IS IN FACT EXERCISE.
If you don't, you will likely not get any cardio.
The 'walks ' are all about emptying the dog so that it doesn't piss and shit in the house.
Just had my Irish Staffy out at 5am🫣 but always take his ball as he needs to sprint a good few times to burn off the energy, and believe me he has plenty..15 months old and 32kg, good fun though and no harm to anyone.
I love how ‘wiggle butt’ is trying so hard to stay put…lol… Great message!