How long do you walk your yorkie? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

miss_marley · 03-19-2008, 02:40 AM

Just curious to see how long everyone walks their Yorkie(s), on average, daily. If you go for more than 1 walk a day, just combine the time.

red98vett · 03-19-2008, 03:46 AM

We do 2 now that I moved from a house to an apartment and usually less than 10 minutes in the morning cause I have to go to work - and IF there are no big dogs & the girls don't see any kitties - a little longer when I get home......

Chanel is a puller and I worry about her when we walk because she gets SO winded - I don't know if it's excitement or just the different harnesses but she pants for an hour after our walks...Cheri doesn't so I'm getting kind of worried about Chanel....but man - they LOVE their walks

If I could just get them to QUIT ANNOUNCING it to the world I'd be happy - they bark their butts off while getting 'dressed' then once we step outside they stop....

MyFairLacy · 03-19-2008, 08:41 AM

We usually just walk to potty, but sometimes we will go on longer walks that are about 30 minutes. I chose the 10min or under though because most walks are just to potty

Lou · 03-19-2008, 09:22 AM

We don't usually go on walks but we play fetch with the two little ones three or four times a day for about 30 minutes each time. Adie runs at full speed so I don't see any need for a walk. Now that Ivan can't go on walks that is a plus for me!

LouisLove · 03-19-2008, 09:25 AM

I go to school Monday's and Wednesdays so I walk him for an hour on those days and on the other days I do the same or for just an half an hour. Saturdays my DH and I take Luis on a 6 mile walk usually just under and hour and a half. He loves it. Except if he has to wear his jacket...he throws a fit then forgets he's wearing anything once we are outside

Mom to Hot Rod · 03-19-2008, 10:43 AM

We walk to towards the front entrance of the development and back and then sometimes around the house. A total of about 1 mile. Sometimes we stop and visit with the other fur babies in the neighborhood.

tumismom · 03-19-2008, 10:43 AM

on the weekends, they get an hour walk in the central park and on the week days, they do one mile on treadmill which is about 30min in the morning and once again at night.

KobeKins · 03-19-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tumismom

on the weekends, they get an hour walk in the central park and on the week days, they do one mile on treadmill which is about 30min in the morning and once again at night.

LOL, I always wondered about walking a dog on a treadmill

I walk mine for about 30 min to an hour. It depends on the weather.

miss_marley · 03-19-2008, 03:32 PM

I always wondered about the treadmill thing too. I think it's Cesar Millan who I read about that gets dogs to do that but I'm not sure.

Potter · 03-19-2008, 03:39 PM

Depending on the weather, I walk mine about 20 mins during winter and about 40-45 mins to an hour during spring/summer/fall.

Amanda7 · 03-20-2008, 04:28 PM

This winter their walks have mostly been about 10 mins twice a day. It's just been too cold and stormy. In nice weather, they get walked 30-45 mins each day.

qtblondey1 · 03-20-2008, 06:30 PM

My little Gabby is such a brat that she doesn't even like the cold sidewalk! Walks are few around here! You guys are lucky!

alaskayorkie · 03-23-2008, 11:13 AM

I said 10 to 30, but I do that twice a day. They probably average 20 minutes each.

I also take them out to the dog park once a week to romp for an hour.

pea496 · 03-23-2008, 11:27 AM

I walk Conner every morning in the spring/summer/fall before work (about 15 -20 minutes). When I get home, we walk for 45 minutes to an hour. On weekends, we go to the park to walk for an hour (went to the park today). We only walk when temps are 32 deg. or higher. In the heat of summer, we walk in the morning and evening. Conner loves his walks. When I get home, he waits at the door for me to get his leash (little brat).

stedmansmommy · 03-24-2008, 09:13 AM

My babies get walked for approx. 15-20 minutes each time (probably closer to 20 minutes - and sometimes, it may even be a little over that). We do this twice a day.

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03-19-2008, 02:40 AM	#1
miss_marley Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 104	How long do you walk your yorkie? Just curious to see how long everyone walks their Yorkie(s), on average, daily. If you go for more than 1 walk a day, just combine the time. __________________ Marley and Alex

03-19-2008, 03:46 AM	#2
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 29,990	We do 2 now that I moved from a house to an apartment and usually less than 10 minutes in the morning cause I have to go to work - and IF there are no big dogs & the girls don't see any kitties - a little longer when I get home...... Chanel is a puller and I worry about her when we walk because she gets SO winded - I don't know if it's excitement or just the different harnesses but she pants for an hour after our walks...Cheri doesn't so I'm getting kind of worried about Chanel....but man - they LOVE their walks If I could just get them to QUIT ANNOUNCING it to the world I'd be happy - they bark their butts off while getting 'dressed' then once we step outside they stop.... __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri.. AKA Spy-Girls (photos here) Click for LABELS Click for CARDS * SAY NO to PET STORES ! www.designsbyvillette.com USING YOUR PHOTOS !

03-19-2008, 08:41 AM	#3
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 9,535	We usually just walk to potty, but sometimes we will go on longer walks that are about 30 minutes. I chose the 10min or under though because most walks are just to potty __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

03-19-2008, 09:22 AM	#4
Lou Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Suburb Posts: 1,843	We don't usually go on walks but we play fetch with the two little ones three or four times a day for about 30 minutes each time. Adie runs at full speed so I don't see any need for a walk. Now that Ivan can't go on walks that is a plus for me! __________________ Mother of Adie ,Cassie , Ivan and Skeeter

03-19-2008, 09:25 AM	#5
LouisLove YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose Posts: 278	I go to school Monday's and Wednesdays so I walk him for an hour on those days and on the other days I do the same or for just an half an hour. Saturdays my DH and I take Luis on a 6 mile walk usually just under and hour and a half. He loves it. Except if he has to wear his jacket...he throws a fit then forgets he's wearing anything once we are outside __________________ Humor is a rubber sword - it allows you to make a point without drawing blood. Proud Member of the LIttle Gentlemen's Club

03-19-2008, 10:43 AM	#6
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 2,529	We walk to towards the front entrance of the development and back and then sometimes around the house. A total of about 1 mile. Sometimes we stop and visit with the other fur babies in the neighborhood. __________________ Hot Rod Maggie May Always in my Zoe Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB ......"The Little Gentlemen's Club"

03-19-2008, 10:43 AM	#7
tumismom Owned by Tumi & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,731	on the weekends, they get an hour walk in the central park and on the week days, they do one mile on treadmill which is about 30min in the morning and once again at night. __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF MS.TUMI,MS.TSUBI AND MS.GRACIE! I LOVE MY BABY GIRLS!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CRAZY CLUB!

03-19-2008, 03:32 PM	#9
miss_marley Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 104	I always wondered about the treadmill thing too. I think it's Cesar Millan who I read about that gets dogs to do that but I'm not sure. __________________ Marley and Alex

03-19-2008, 03:39 PM	#10
Potter YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,731	Depending on the weather, I walk mine about 20 mins during winter and about 40-45 mins to an hour during spring/summer/fall. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-20-2008, 04:28 PM	#11
Amanda7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 909	This winter their walks have mostly been about 10 mins twice a day. It's just been too cold and stormy. In nice weather, they get walked 30-45 mins each day. __________________ Snickers and Baxter

03-20-2008, 06:30 PM	#12
qtblondey1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA, San Jose Posts: 44	My little Gabby is such a brat that she doesn't even like the cold sidewalk! Walks are few around here! You guys are lucky!

03-23-2008, 11:13 AM	#13
alaskayorkie Race to 7,000 champ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 10,050 Blog Entries: 24	I said 10 to 30, but I do that twice a day. They probably average 20 minutes each. I also take them out to the dog park once a week to romp for an hour. __________________ Meet Eddie and Jack: www.dogster.com/?159686 YouTube vids: http://www.youtube.com/alaskayorkie Picture site: http://web.mac.com/mlewishome

03-23-2008, 11:27 AM	#14
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,289	I walk Conner every morning in the spring/summer/fall before work (about 15 -20 minutes). When I get home, we walk for 45 minutes to an hour. On weekends, we go to the park to walk for an hour (went to the park today). We only walk when temps are 32 deg. or higher. In the heat of summer, we walk in the morning and evening. Conner loves his walks. When I get home, he waits at the door for me to get his leash (little brat). __________________ Conner - my best buddy

03-24-2008, 09:13 AM	#15
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 13,154 Blog Entries: 4	My babies get walked for approx. 15-20 minutes each time (probably closer to 20 minutes - and sometimes, it may even be a little over that). We do this twice a day. __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!