February 22nd is dog walking day.
A good opportunity to draw attention to daily exercise.
Read five good reasons for regular dog walks here.
Dogs are man's best friend and should always be treated as such.
Daily walks, among other things, are a crucial factor for his well-being.
How often and for how long a dog should be walked depends on its breed, age and general health.
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And the list of reasons why you should pay attention to regular exercise with your furry friend is also long.
Find out here why walking the dog is more than just going to the toilet in nature every day.
Use the action day for dogs to pay more attention to the group – your pet will definitely thank you.
Did you know that dog walking is regulated by law?
Since the beginning of 2022, dog owners have had to walk their adult dogs in the fresh air at least twice a day for at least an hour.
Anyone who cannot meet this requirement must hire a carer - for example a dog walker or a neighbor.
By the way: Running in the garden does not replace a species-appropriate walk with the dog.
1. Walk the dog to explore the surroundings
One of the good reasons for going for a walk, which perhaps not all dog owners are aware of, is the exchange of information, which with dogs largely takes place through their noses.
The four-legged friend not only uses it to sniff out friends, romantic relationships and food, but also sniffs out scent messages from other dogs.
During a long walk, your dog has the opportunity to sense and collect a variety of information from his environment through his nose.
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2. Walk to maintain social contacts
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Taking your dog for a walk on a regular basis not only benefits his health, but also benefits people.
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Using the above-mentioned sniffing nose, your dog can sniff out new or already known social contacts among other dogs, which he can maintain as he wishes during subsequent walks.
Leaving messages is also an important reason for dogs to walk.
The opportunity to play together with your dog friend or your owner should also be an incentive to go for a walk outside.
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3. Sufficient exercise for better health
In order to keep the dog not only happy and well-being, but also in physical and mental health, sufficient exercise is extremely important.
It also satisfies the natural need to move, which some dog breeds have more and others less.
If your four-legged friend really exerts himself during a round together, this also has a positive effect on his weight and night's sleep.
You can also assess his health well during a run, so that you can notice any complaints or strange behavior early on.
Accordingly, if the worst comes to the worst, you could counteract possible health problems as quickly as possible in consultation with a veterinarian.
4. Regularly go to the toilet in the fresh air
And here it is, going to the outdoor toilet as a good reason for a regular walk.
Three to four times a day, the four-legged friend is overcome by a small or slightly larger need that he would like to get rid of in nature.
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5. For the love of your dog: walking for the relationship
What many people ignore is that regular walks with the dog also strengthen the animal-human relationship.
However, make sure to make your leadership clear when walking the dog.
This means that not only you, but also your dog can enjoy the time together in a much more relaxed manner.
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Sufficient exercise also ensures that your pet doesn't constantly bother you at home because he wants to be entertained.
If he is busy, the dog will more often be content to be by himself.
A game, a training session or learning tricks during the daily walk adds more variety and the dog even learns something.
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