If my guys didn't go for a walk, they would drive me nuts. Vinnie is lazy, but he loves being outside walking. He got a little fat last year with all the snow and not being able to walk as much (we had several major snow storms in the DC region). But he dropped the weight once he started walking more again. Alex, my newer guy, is a walking maniac. He just LOVES to walk and will walk as long as I let him. They both did a hike last weekend (not too long, just around 3 miles) and while Vinnie was exhausted, Alex was still looking for more.
Personally, I think going for walks (on a leash) is really important for dogs. Walks provide physical activity that we know is good and they also provide mental stimulation (all the smells, people, dogs, etc). I also like walking time for me. It's the one time of the day when my focus is completely on the dogs and they get ALL my attention.
__________________ Andrea,
Mom to Vinnie  , Alex , and Guru  |