Don't think of walking your dog as a chance to take a walk before bed or as a chance to let your pet go to the toilet.
Due to inexperience, dog owners forget that the animal has its own needs, on which not only physical health, but also psychological health depends.
Experts have talked about factors that must be taken into account when walking a dog.
Age
Puppies and young dogs need somewhere to put the energy they accumulate between walks. Walks are also necessary for the development of muscles and bones.
Therefore, dogs aged 8 weeks to 6 months are walked 3-4 times a day for 15-30 minutes each time.
Pets aged 6 months and older are taken outside at least 2 times, increasing walks to 30-60 minutes.
Breed
Energetic Labradors or Huskies should walk longer and more actively, otherwise excess energy can affect the pet's behavior.
But physical activity won't hurt small dogs either.
Character
It is also important to consider the temperament and character of the animal. If the dog is restless and can't find a place for itself for a long time, it is most likely time for it to go outside.
Weather
It is important to take weather conditions into account. Dogs can react equally badly to frost or heat. Therefore, the walking schedule needs to be planned and adjusted, and if necessary, clothes and other accessories need to be purchased.
Earlier we talked about what cats do when their owners are not at home .
