Not walking the dog
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Just 42% of the nation’s dogs are walked on a daily basis apparently, and the average weekday dog walk is now less than 20 minute long.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6732063/L...
Ours get an hour(ish) in the morning then a walk round the block in the evening, plus the young one comes running with me a few times a week. What about yours?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6732063/L...
Ours get an hour(ish) in the morning then a walk round the block in the evening, plus the young one comes running with me a few times a week. What about yours?
S100HP said:
Just 42% of the nation’s dogs are walked on a daily basis apparently, and the average weekday dog walk is now less than 20 minute long.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6732063/L...
Ours get an hour(ish) in the morning then a walk round the block in the evening, plus the young one comes running with me a few times a week. What about yours?
Why Ive told the wife she cant have a dog until we are retired, not fair on a dog not to be walked every day morning and night.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6732063/L...
Ours get an hour(ish) in the morning then a walk round the block in the evening, plus the young one comes running with me a few times a week. What about yours?
Ours aren't "walked" on a daily basis.
They are though all very fit, healthy, intelligent examples of their breeds. 2 working springers, a hyper working cocker and a border collie. They get a lot of interaction and the reason they don't get "walked" is they are usually busy doing some other form of exercise. Obedience, agility, canicross, bikejor, beating etc. They have a more active social life than we do! If we can't do anything outside they get trick/clicker training and that wears them out mentally.
They are though all very fit, healthy, intelligent examples of their breeds. 2 working springers, a hyper working cocker and a border collie. They get a lot of interaction and the reason they don't get "walked" is they are usually busy doing some other form of exercise. Obedience, agility, canicross, bikejor, beating etc. They have a more active social life than we do! If we can't do anything outside they get trick/clicker training and that wears them out mentally.
Edited by chrisga on Friday 22 February 15:41
Ours gets 30-60 minutes every morning with me and another hour every evening. He also gets a good few hours on the weekends when we go for longer walks. We’ve just found a nice fenced in dog free area (he’s a rescue that isn’t too tolerant of others) so he can have some off lead zoomies.
People who don’t exercise their dogs are the epitome of selfish, theu clearly just want a furry hot water bottle for the sofa.
People who don’t exercise their dogs are the epitome of selfish, theu clearly just want a furry hot water bottle for the sofa.
Unfortunately, recently my dogs have been in that bracket, due to poor health on my part, then one of my dogs ending up with a toe injury. They have been really good about it.
However we also have a breed of dog that doesn't go stir crazy if not run everyday and are definitely not keen on walking in adverse weather so sometimes call the shots
. We are lucky that they play together and we have a decent garden. My dogs are fit, slim and well adjusted but we are getting back to normality slowly, 2 hours out today which is the longest for a while and hopefully back to the group whippet walks we go on very soon. (Mabel is still having to wear a dog boot to protect her toe!).
Now I don't know how detailed the study was re what circumstances stopped dogs being walked every day but I know for a fact plenty aren't walked and there is no reason why not.
The best reason I get is 'oh we have a huge garden, they don't need to be walked' I do correct them and advise that walking is for their mental well being, not just their physical.
However we also have a breed of dog that doesn't go stir crazy if not run everyday and are definitely not keen on walking in adverse weather so sometimes call the shots
. We are lucky that they play together and we have a decent garden. My dogs are fit, slim and well adjusted but we are getting back to normality slowly, 2 hours out today which is the longest for a while and hopefully back to the group whippet walks we go on very soon. (Mabel is still having to wear a dog boot to protect her toe!). Now I don't know how detailed the study was re what circumstances stopped dogs being walked every day but I know for a fact plenty aren't walked and there is no reason why not.
The best reason I get is 'oh we have a huge garden, they don't need to be walked' I do correct them and advise that walking is for their mental well being, not just their physical.
Ours get an hour morning and afternoon, and a bit of a run in the evening as well if they want one - and garden time as well if the weather is nice and they don't disappear beneath the hedge to continue their tunnelling to Tibet. It's noticeable how much busier the standard dog-walking places are when the weather is nice. Our two never turn down a walkies, no matter what the weather.
There's an old lady round here who shambles along very, very slowly - think snail's pace. She's always accompanied by a little dachshund. I feel sorry for the dog in some ways, because he barely moves while he's out walking. But at the same time - fair play to her for taking him out. It must take her hours to walk him every day.
Our retired neighbour loves dogs, but she won't have one of her own because she can't always be in to do walkies at regular times. I've told her I'll help out by walking her dog if she wants to go out, but she won't. She just goes round borrowing the neighbours' dogs instead.
There's an old lady round here who shambles along very, very slowly - think snail's pace. She's always accompanied by a little dachshund. I feel sorry for the dog in some ways, because he barely moves while he's out walking. But at the same time - fair play to her for taking him out. It must take her hours to walk him every day.
Our retired neighbour loves dogs, but she won't have one of her own because she can't always be in to do walkies at regular times. I've told her I'll help out by walking her dog if she wants to go out, but she won't. She just goes round borrowing the neighbours' dogs instead.
Edited by SGirl on Friday 22 February 19:12
My.dog has to be dragged out of the house for a walk.
Probably a consequence of his background as a rescue, he's much happier at home in the garden where my wife place ball with him.
I try and take him out twice a day but that's frequently only to the vet and back (he loves it and refuses to walk past until he's been in to say hello) and if its even slightly raining there's no point trying, as he'll sit in the doorway and dig his heels in
Probably a consequence of his background as a rescue, he's much happier at home in the garden where my wife place ball with him.
I try and take him out twice a day but that's frequently only to the vet and back (he loves it and refuses to walk past until he's been in to say hello) and if its even slightly raining there's no point trying, as he'll sit in the doorway and dig his heels in
SGirl said:
Ours get an hour morning and afternoon, and a bit of a run in the evening as well if they want one. It's noticeable how much busier the standard dog-walking places are when the weather is nice. Our two never turn down a walkies, no matter what the weather.
There's an old lady round here who shambles along very, very slowly - think snail's pace. She's always accompanied by a little dachshund. I feel sorry for the dog in some ways, because he barely moves while he's out walking. But at the same time - fair play to her for taking him out. It must take her hours to walk him every day.
She does at least have the right breed of dog for her pace. There's an old lady round here who shambles along very, very slowly - think snail's pace. She's always accompanied by a little dachshund. I feel sorry for the dog in some ways, because he barely moves while he's out walking. But at the same time - fair play to her for taking him out. It must take her hours to walk him every day.
j_4m said:
People who don’t exercise their dogs are the epitome of selfish, theu clearly just want a furry hot water bottle for the sofa.
Well you're stupid :-)We have 2 dogs, one is older, around 10-11, king charles cross, rescue.
He HATES walks. You have to drag him out the door. He doesn't go out if it's cold, wet or snowy. He will go to the door in the morning, for his toilet, realise it's raining and then just hold it for several hours further.
The other, a pupper, 9 month old labradoodle. has plenty of run abouts in our large garden and plenty of exercise. Then again, is not overly bothered about walks - infact she pulls on the lead to get back into the house.
however both are well trained and excellent with other dogs and people. neither are over weight ... that's left purely for me :-)
compared to other dogs I've had the pleasure of looking after long term where they literally can't wait to get out of the door, and will stay out for hours.
SGirl said:
bexVN said:
She does at least have the right breed of dog for her pace.
That thought did occur to me. They look quite content together. Mine gets a 5 mile fast trot most mornings. She normally gets a couple of off-lead runs at the weekend.
Incidentally I have to get her weighed monthly (she is an assistant dog) and she’s always just below her ideal target weight despite stealing the cats food.
The vet nurse has frequently commented how good she looks and how many fat labs they get in.
Incidentally I have to get her weighed monthly (she is an assistant dog) and she’s always just below her ideal target weight despite stealing the cats food.
The vet nurse has frequently commented how good she looks and how many fat labs they get in.
Struggling to take anything the daily mail says seriously, however I can well believe it.
We both work full time week day, but the dog get half an hour almost every morning and almost every evening, plus an hour with a dog walker mid-day. Today he has had an hour or this evening so 2.5hours total off lead.
I loves it, and it does us a world of good. Different breeds are different but they all need some exercise and most benefit from being solcialised.
Daniel
We both work full time week day, but the dog get half an hour almost every morning and almost every evening, plus an hour with a dog walker mid-day. Today he has had an hour or this evening so 2.5hours total off lead.
I loves it, and it does us a world of good. Different breeds are different but they all need some exercise and most benefit from being solcialised.
Daniel
Mavis is getting two hours every morning and about 45 mins late afternoon. She has a big garden to steam about in also.
Games with me just before dark. She is just about to turn 14 months old,she's a terrior cross and is coming on just right with a good form and regular eating.
The mrs has lost some weight. All good and happy.
Games with me just before dark. She is just about to turn 14 months old,she's a terrior cross and is coming on just right with a good form and regular eating.
The mrs has lost some weight. All good and happy.
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