26.02.2018

Dog behaviour, small dogs, exercise requirements, benefits of the walk

Have a small dog type (adult dog)?
I would still recommend two twenty minute walks per day.
As well as being for exercise, the walk is enriching and stimulating for your dog, like going for the ‘hunt’.
There is more stimulation (different sights, smells etc.) when you break up the day with two walks and this also burns more energy than a single big, less intense one.
The walk with the leader is primal bonding time where you demonstrate you have what it takes to confidently lead ‘Out in the big wide world’.

Throwing a ball or Frisbee does not calm the mind of a dog, these activities can hype the dog up and we want a calm, more natural energy. Most certainly do these activities but they should not really make up the bulk of any exercise regime with your dog, Selina McIntyre, Dog Behavioural Consultant, Dogs Best Friend.