January is National Walk Your Dog Month
There are numerous benefits to walking your pet! Make sure to keep your pet's vaccinations up-to-date, and make walking part of your daily routine this year. Here are just a few good reasons why you should start today.
Dogs need to release energy If a dog doesn’t expend extra energy, behavioral issues, such as chewing or separation anxiety, can develop. A tired dog is easier to train than a dog full of energy. Plus during the walks, you can reinforce training such as heeling, sitting, etc. If your pet is a puller, gentle leaders and harnesses can help. Help prevent roaming During the course of a walk, your dog will be exposed to a variety of smells, sights, and sounds. Getting out of the house is a way to fulfill a dog’s need to roam and improve his/her sense of direction. Do It Regularly Regular walks can improve and lengthen your pet’s life. Just like humans, dogs need regular exercise to help improve their heart function, and muscle tone. Keep Your Dog Healthy Over half of all dogs suffer with complications due to obesity. Exercise helps prevent and manage chronic diseases by keeping your pet at a healthy weight. Dogs with arthritis and diabetes can benefit greatly from walking. Safety Tips To Keep In Mind When Walking Your Dog
As you, your family and pet enjoy walking out doors this season, follow the number one safety tip: Keep your pet leashed while on walks or exercising in public.
No matter how well-behaved and trained your pet is, outside distractions can be dangerous, even deadly. A leash helps prevent your pet from getting lost, fighting with other pets, chasing wild animals or running into traffic. Keeping your pet leashed can also prevent them from eating or drinking something that could make them sick. During warmer weather and heightened outdoor activity, your pet may be tempted to drink from puddles, which could contain toxic chemicals such as car radiator coolant. Antifreeze smells and tastes sweet to your pet but if ingested can be bitterly fatal in even small quantities. Play it safe with your pets this season and keep them on a leash when walking or exercising. Please keep in mind that puppies should be NOT be walked in areas with other dog traffic until they are fully vaccinated to avoid exposure to disease. They should also avoid trails in The Woodlands until fully vaccinated due to concerns about leptospirosis.
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4 Comments
5/15/2018 11:04:01 am
I didn't realize that dogs often suffered from obesity. Talking to an animal clinic about what you can do apart from exercise could be good in helping you know how to help your pet. That way your pet will always be comfortable and healthy.
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12/13/2018 11:00:33 am
I really liked what you said about how exercise helps a dog to prevent and manage chronic diseases by keeping your pet at a healthy weight. My friend is looking to adopt a dog from her cousin and the animal has been overfed and under-exercised, so she's looking into the different ways to help get the dog healthy again. Thank you for the information about how walking can also help a dog with arthritis and diabetes.
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1/14/2021 11:28:27 am
Thank you for highlighting how walking your dog can help them release excess energy. I have a very energetic dog, so I'm thinking about hiring someone to walk him for me on a regular basis. I'm going to search for a reputable dog walking service in my area to hire.
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2/9/2021 08:42:47 pm
I appreciated it when you shared that taking your dogs for regular walks can help improve and lengthen your pet’s life. My friend just mentioned the other day that she is thinking of getting a dog to keep her company as she is going to live alone after her housemate has decided to move out of the house after she gets married. I will suggest to her taking her dog for a walk otherwise she could hire a person to do so by installing an app that can help her find one.
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