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Questions about walking our Tiny Yorkies. My two yorkies are only 5 lbs each, so it scares me to take them for a walk. I heard a story on Animal Planet about a bigger dog biting and instantly killing a small yorkie on a sidewalk. They were both on a leash. Anyway, I wondered if I even need to take them for a walk, since we play ball with them inside the house and they both run quite a bit. I want to take them to a park every day, but don't really have time to load them in the car and drive 30 minutes to the park. Our addition has lots of big, unleashed dogs and some are mean, so I don't like to walk around here. Any suggestions or ideas...or similar problems? (I did a search for some info but didn't find anything) |
as long as you feel they are getting enough exercise indoors you don't need to walk them. But, like all dogs, they love to walk. The person we sold one of our puppies to had his dog killed while walking on a leash. It was a retractable leash, he ran toward the dog and before he could be stopped, the dog grabbed him, shook him and broke his neck. So, yes it does happen. Charlie was 2 when he was killed. Thankfully, we dont' have that problem here. |
As a small dog owner, you have to always be on your toes when you are walking your dogs. I make sure I am always alert to ensure that I am not snuck up on by strange dogs. Any dog that comes running towards Couver and me-- Couver is picked up. I feel it is safer to have him in my arms where I can assess the dog and then make the decision if I allow them to meet. So far, I haven't had an aggressive dog approach me, but I'm not taking any chances. So my advices is to take them on walks, but make sure you are alert while doing so. |
Yes they do love walks outside don't they! But picking up 2 dogs, takes a little longer than one. I just don't like taking any chances. We also have coyotes out here and they're so sneaky!! I might put their leashes on and walk them around the house. It's not the same but it's still exercise. :rolleyes: |
If they are not getting fat just staying indoors then I think it's ok, but yes dogs just love to walk. they want to go outside. We just recently started walking Uni more often, and wow it has helped with her behaviour so much. We use a retractable lead. Make sure to reel them in when you turn blind corners, or when you see another approaching dog. We got attacked by a tiny chi once. It was barking and running towards us and I had to pick up Uni and it was still jumping up and trying to snap at her. Another time I was walking her in a different neighborhood and saw a guy with a med size dog who was barking her head off at us. The guy says "oh she's just a big baby, she's friendly". I'm like ok whatever *polite smile* as I pick up Uni and walk away. |
Mine are 5 lbs and I walk them outside. In the summer we are always on the trails and taking walks in the forest. We don't attend dog parks. My neighborhood is pretty good about keeping their dogs safe and secure. |
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Be very careful of coyotes! Isn't that how Jessica Simpson's dog was killed? Coyote snatched the poor thing while she was walking her! |
Dogs, no matter what their size, have a natural instinct to walk. I think all dogs need daily, or at least weekly walks. My friend (who is here on yt) has two 5 lb yorkies who walk with her for over 4 miles. So they can definitely keep up. Just be alert. :) Walking around the house is not the same because it's nothing new. Walking is as mental as it is physical. New sights, new smells, etc are all primal instincts of a dog. They were born to walk and follow. Many people will say "he has this huge backyard - he doesn't need walks!" but it's simply not true. Sure, they may get a lot of exercise but it doesn't fulfill their needs. That's just my take on it! |
We have a very big yard, so Jasmine and Prissy get a lot of exercise in the yard. I understand what you mean. I don't like to take my girls on walks. We have a few dogs that run loose in the neighborhood at times and I am always scared of a dog coming up and grabbing one of mine. I don't even let them down at Petco or PetSmart for the same fear. It only takes one dog getting hold of a little one. |
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My husband gets home from work too late and it's dark outside. Summertime is better, but he doesn't really want to walk at all. :( And they are neither one fat at all! They're perfect weight now, but a year ago my Vet told me they both could lose a few ounces! LOL Doesn't seem like that would make a difference at all, but I guess it does with tiny doggies. |
Laci is 5 pds, I take her for walks all the time, she isnt afraid of big dogs so I am when I see one coming I pick her up..!! Because I am scared..not her!:rolleyes: |
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Well, I just took my girls outside and they wanted to come right back in because it's cold out there. :rolleyes: I really hate driving to a decent walking park every day, but maybe that's my only safe choice. Guess I could take them once or twice a week, but is that enough? Gosh, and to think I want another yorkie. :D Does anyone think 3 is too many? Edit: Capt. noonie, that was another reason, I didn't want them to get dirty either. Where do you take yours for walks? |
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