Especially with the busy schedules these days. Yet your four-legged friend is jumping, dancing, barking and waving its tail. Your dog is running back and forth full of enthusiasm, because it’s time to go outside and take a walk. Discover here the tips to walk your dog.

How often do you walk the dog?

Of course, it differs per dog and breed how often and for how long the dog has to be let out. Preferably three to four times a day, in the morning, afternoon, evening and before going to sleep. An adult dog needs a long walk, preferably more than five minutes. Most dogs love to be outside for half an hour. This way your four-legged friend can sniff around, lose his energy and socialize. 

In addition, it is also pleasant and healthy for yourself to go outside regularly and get some fresh air. If your dog is afraid of strangers or if he has health problems, it is wise to walk him more often, but shorter. Also take the weather conditions into account, pay attention when walking in cold weather or in warm weather.

Are you unable to walk three to four times a day? Then don’t worry too much. First, take a good look at your dog’s health and needs. An older or sick dog already has more difficulty with large and long walks than a young adult fit dog. If necessary, enlist a good neighbor, dear friend or family member to let your sweet four-legged friend out for a while.

How often do you walk the dog when he is still a puppy?

A long walk with a puppy is not wise. It is best to convert the number of weeks into minutes. If your puppy is nine weeks old, do not take your walk for more than nine minutes. Go outside a little more often, but for a shorter period of time, and gradually build up the amount of walking to prevent joint problems and health problems. When walking a puppy, it is also important to reward the puppy when doing its business. This allows the puppy to know that he has to do his business outside and it is easier for him to toilet. To reward the dog, there are several training snacks that you can use.

Where to walk your dog?

The question “how often do you walk the dog” is well known, but where do you go? There are plenty of options, a block around, a lawn, the woods , the (dog) beach, a beautiful nature reserve or a lake. Not only are nature areas interesting, there are also increasingly frequent outlets and off-leash areas on a small scale. In any case, make sure there is variety, so that walking the dog remains fun for both.

Would you enjoy walking together? Via the DoggyDating app you can make appointments with other dog owners for a joint walk. You can also  search for off- leash areas near you here .

Tips

• Always bring poop bags with you, so you can clean up your dog’s big turn
• Are you planning to let your dog loose? Then bring cookies to reward and recall him
• Always take a leash with you, even if you plan to let your dog loose
• A towel is useful if your dog gets wet or has played in the water.