As a dog owner, daily walks should be part of your life. But why? Does it really make a difference to your dog?
Yes, it sure does! Regular walks offer many great benefits for your pooch. If you want to know what those benefits are, read this article.
Walking is a fantastic form of exercise, helping your pet keep excess pounds away. And because it’s a low impact activity, walking is suitable for nearly all dogs and their owners.
Taking walks can also ward off joint stiffness, enabling your dog to maintain mobility. Regular walks might even prevent constipation.
Your pet’s body will begin to recognize walk time as potty time, causing your dog to take a potty break during every walk. This will keep your canine’s digestive system working well.
Furthermore, walks improve your dog’s mental well-being by allowing your furball to release pent up energy, resulting in a relaxed, happy pet.
Meeting other owners and their dogs during walks gives your pooch the opportunity to socialize. Those opportunities teach your dog how to interact with new people and animals.
The better your dog’s socialization skills become, the less anxious your pup will feel around other people and pets. Your canine will also be better prepared to visit your local dog park.
After your dog has mastered basic obedience skills, never let your pooch forget any of those commands. Regular training sessions must continue.
Your daily walk is a great time to practice obedience skills. Try giving a few commands during each walk with your dog. This will help your furry friend remember what those commands mean.
When you are stuck at home, it can get pretty boring.
Well, that’s how your dog feels without a walk. That boredom can lead to destructive and/or annoying behaviors, like:
Walking your dog on a regular basis will banish boredom by breaking up the day and changing the scenery.
Perhaps the best benefit of walking is getting to spend extra time with your four-legged pal. And that’s why walking your dog shouldn’t feel like a burdensome chore. Instead, it should be a wonderful experience that strengthens the bond you share with your pup.
So, the next time you walk your dog, be sure to enjoy it!
Having the right equipment will help. That’s where GripHarness comes in.
This easy-on & no-pull dog walking harness:
When walking your dog is this easy and enjoyable, you will love this activity just as much as your pet does!
And if an escape should ever occur, having your contact information right on the GripHarness greatly increases the odds of being quickly reunited with your beloved fur baby. That should certainly give you peace of mind.
"This is an awsome product! Easy to put on, my shepherd can move freely during our walks, even run. The handle on top allows me to keep him close when needed yet allowing him to keep a comfortable posture a regular collar could not. The reflective bands are great for our evening walks since our street is poorly lit. Safety and comfort are the main traits of this harness." - Louis S.