Taking your dog out is essential for his physical and mental balance. The frequency, distance and duration are to be adapted according to the animal.
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How many times a day do you have to take your dog out?
Animal professionals recommend taking your dog out three to four times a day. This frequency for the walk may vary depending on the context. A dog that lives in an apartment will be out more regularly than a dog that lives in a house and has direct access to the outside. Be careful, however, not to consider your dog's round trip in the garden as the equivalent of a walk. The walk of your pet is not just the imperative to do its business.
What is the best time of day to walk your dog?
In the morning, before giving him his first kibble of the day, at noon and finally in the evening before bedtime. This is the classic pattern to follow to take your dog out at the right times of the day. A fourth outing, during the afternoon, can naturally be added to this schedule to enjoy the dog walk in a different way. In any case, it is advisable to wait at least an hour after his last meal before taking him for a walk.
How long do you have to take your dog out?
The ideal duration of the walk with your dog is around 15 minutes. This exit time can be slightly shortened in the morning or evening. During the day, plan an outing a little longer (about twenty minutes), and much longer outings punctually during the week or weekend. Be sure to take into account your dog's breed and age. This will prevent you from walking your young puppy for more than 10 minutes during his first weeks of life. In the same way, an Australian Shepherd or any other dog of "sport" breed will be more likely to accompany you for long walks than a breed with less endurance and energy.
How far can a dog travel per day?
Many dog owners reason in time of exit to calibrate the walk of their companion. In practice, it is good to know that a dog can travel, daily, a more or less important distance depending on:
- His breed: not all dog breeds are equal in terms of physical exertion. French bulldog or pug type dogs, which have difficulty breathing, will not be able to accompany you over long distances. Conversely, a Jack Russell type dog or all hunting dogs have a predisposition to walking.
- Its endurance: a dog accustomed to walking will naturally be more enduring than an animal that is not used to it. Dogs that have stamina can easily walk more than 20 km per day, unlike others that will not go beyond 10 km.
- His age: more than age, the state of health (shape) of the dog also determines the distance that can be covered during your walk.
