For the dog the walk is your leisure time, your opportunity to interact with others, and to discharge energy. It is essential for the physical and emotional health of our pet, so we must include it in our daily routine.
We have to do the walk correctly to avoid creating problems. For it, we will leave the house only when the dog has calmed down, with a calm attitude, and us going in front or next to it. You have to follow this guideline all the time.
It is very important that let our dog sniff all he wants (trying not to get close to anything dangerous). You need to become familiar with the smells around you, as this is how you know the world. Not allowing him to relax using his nose is acting against mother nature.
For this reason, the garden does not replace the walk, because there you will not find the same variety of smells and you will not be able to socialize. The latter is essential, since this way we can avoid problems such as aggressiveness or fear. If possible, and always after a long walk, we can let our dog play freely with others in a space specially set up for them.
Dogs need exercise, and it is not enough to let them walk around the garden or play ball. These two activities cause nervousness and anxiety in them, while walking releases tension. In addition, it prevents obesity and strengthens your muscles.
Experts recommend between two and three walks a day of 20 or 30 minutes, although they can be increased if our pet has too much energy. In this aspect, the breed can influence but not the size, because contrary to what is usually believed, small dogs need to walk the same or more than large dogs. It is recommended that the walks always take place at the same time, preferably after eating or sleeping.