How often do you walk your Yorkies?

[chachi]

Once a day for about 15 mins. Mine spend alot of time out in my fenced in back yard though. They love walks and I would probably walk them longer but we are so busy doing things to our back yard this year. They do spend alot of time outside though.

[Baroness]

I take Teddie on a power walk with me once a day. Our neighborhood is hilly so he has a nice little workout as do I. He has three other dogs to play with here though, so he gets plenty of excitement and movement. I don't trust dog parks and the like...heard of too many "accidents" with friends of mine who take theirs out to them. You can trust yourself, but you cannot always trust the other pet owner.

[SWHouston]

I rarely let either of my animals contact other Dogs or Humans,
save for the Vet and Groomer. But on the exercise...

We walk both of them for about a half mile each day, then, drop
the little Female off, and then Jog another half mile with the Male.
Sort of a figure eight route. There may be a point where the
Female can keep up on a Jog, she's still pretty young.

Given the high heat and humidity here, we've been having to do
it real early in the mornings, or late in the day near dusk.
I'd get them both out more, but, we have a rather large back yard,
and they are out in it a lot, running, playing and chasing Squirrels
and anything else that chances to enter.

[dinkyweil]

We walk any day that the weather permits, and Dinky comes along. He walks over a mile. He loves, loves the walk. He is especially happy when the wonderful poodle puppy around the corner is out and plays with him.
He really needs his walk to burn off energy. I have to throw squeak toys constantly on the days we can't walk.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by chachi

Once a day for about 15 mins. Mine spend alot of time out in my fenced in back yard though. They love walks and I would probably walk them longer but we are so busy doing things to our back yard this year. They do spend alot of time outside though.

I love my dads backyard! It's so nice when he can run around freely without me worrying in the summer, plus he's got the pool which is such great exercise for him (and me!)

Originally Posted by SWHouston

I rarely let either of my animals contact other Dogs or Humans,
save for the Vet and Groomer.

I can't see how this could be good for a dogs mental state.... personally. I'm curious as to your reason.

[gidget529]

We try to go for a small walk every day. Gidget does not like long walks. She's ready to go back in.

[unclerain]

...usually once a day when I'm home from work but she gets to run around in the yard before then...interesting enough, I find she's not that excited to run in the yard but rather wait for her walk

[Ringo1]

Lucy usually goes for a walk about once a day, in the evenings. Our walks range from a mile to 3 miles if I have the time and the weather permits.

Tonight was a 3 miler.

Honestly, the walks are more for Ringo. Lucy would prefer a little shorter walk, I think. I carry her a little bit off and on so she doesn't get too tired. Plus it was super hot and humid this evening.

BUT, she screams like a banshee if Ringo gets to do something that she's not. SO, she comes with us.

I think she would love a shorter walk and more backyard playtime with me throwing the toys. Trying to figure out how to do that; I could drop her off while Ringo and I continue on . . .

[CouversMom]

My two get walked at least once a day. They also have a nice big, fenced in backyard... so they have all the running and exploring that they want. We usually also take them on errands every day, so they get out and about and get to see new things daily. They also love the dog park, so we go there once, sometimes twice a week. They also love the school down the street from our house where there is about 5 acres of open grass where they can run until their hearts content. My two would go crazy if they didn't get the stimulation that they do. They love going anwhere and everywhere they can!

[Roxiesmama]

Roxie gets several walks a day. We live in a development that has a nice circular roadway, so we take her around a few times. She is outdoor trained, so she goes out for potty breaks as well. I don't know what is considered "normal", but she scratches at the front door at least 5-7 times a day. I don't know if she has to go potty every time, or if she just wants to go outside, but I don't want to risk her having an accident in the house.