Dog Walkers

I have a large dog who LOVES to walk with me. Before I moved to the city we walked 4 miles a day but now I walk him about 2 miles in the morning and then I plan to exercise without him after work. This way we both get exercise in the morning and I can do something else in the evening.

Why don't you find somewhere that you can take him for a walk with you. You don't have to take him for YOUR whole walk but walk him and then continue on your walk after you take him out.

I have 3 dogs and believe me, they NEED to walk. It provides them with exercise and stimulation as well as interaction with me. Sure, they could run around the back yard, but they don't. Kinda like I could do jumping jacks while watching TV...but I don't. One of my dogs is 180 lbs, 12 years old, and blind. In people terms, he is about 117 years old with back hips, cranky and blind. (And gassy but we won't get into that.) Even he wants to go for a walk every day. So when I get home from a long walk with my other dogs, I leash him up and we walk 3 houses up the street and then back home. Since he shuffles slowly, this takes him about 5 minutes, but he thinks he is a cool guy, walking the 'hood. So, I walk my younger boxers about a mile only since it is hot and up and down a steep hill, and just 3 houses for the big guy. I guess you could say you have to figure it out with your little dog. Go early or late so the sidewalk isn't hot. Don't want to burn the tootsies, and have some fun. Your dog wil be so much happier and healthier. It is really worth it.

I have a 3 year old chihuahua and she's very spoiled I always have to hold her or she has to be in my lap but when I have to do somthing I get her playing with a toy to get her attention on something

and my lollipop hates to be put on the outside she just stands there looking at me to pick her up then she sees my cat which she dosnt chase it but she wants to play with her its so adorable my little kitten amd my dog walking side by side iys adorable Ineed to get a picture of it

I have to Yorkie pups almost a year old. We walk two miles and they are quick little buggers.

Also a good activity is playing fetch. I was told the long walks are good but short bursts to play catch is very beneficial too but now can't remember why.

They love the attention I give them when they return the ball or toy rope.

Taking it for a walk would definitely be helpful. My little puppy is the same way even the jump in the shower to get in the way thing. lol. She's a cockerspaniel-poodle mix. She's a sweetheart but she has a lot of energy and is definitely needy, but after we go on a walk even just a 15 minute one she is a lot better after we get home. Plus taking your dog for a walk is not only beneficial to them but for you because you're burning a few extra calories. And your dog will love you even more for it, it's a great way to bond with your pet.

Proper training. i.e. needs to learn to not be all up in your biz. A good 'go lay down' is all it takes for our 1 yr old lab..

I've got three large dogs. They need to run and play or go for a walk daily, regardless of how hot it is. Yes, they do crash harder afterwards when its really hot (drink tons of water and take long naps) but if I try to limit them or if I think its just too hot for them to go on a walk they will let me know I was wrong with crazy annoying attention...lol. Dogs are smart and typically very good at managing themselves when it comes to hydration and rest in hot weather.

I have 4 boxers and if you don't know the breed, they are 'extremely needy' creatures both in time with their humans and exercise. It is too hot here to have them out during the day, but I was up at 6 this morning walking 2 of them! I agree with an earlier post that it helps them bond with you and certainly keeps them out of trouble with mischevious behavior later.
MIne have slept all day!

I have a pointer mix and he is absolutely a hellion if he does not get his walk every day. I took him for 2 miles today - maybe a bit too much, even though I didn't start until about 9pm. It took him a while to cool down which I found worrisome. In any case, our walks together have been fantastic. I like having the company, and he likes to see the sights and the other dogs. The times I have tried to go walking without him, it felt like a had a limb missing. I like to jog too, but he's only good for about 3/4 of a mile - probably because it's blasted hot in Dallas, TX. It's good training for both of us really!

Long story short, take your dog around the neighborhood a couple of times. What could it hurt?