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HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING DOGS: TEN STEPS FOR PUPS AND PET OWNERS

Kelli Rascoe | January 15, 2019

The health benefits of walking dogs are positive for you and your furry friend.
Whether you are a professional dog walker or pound the pavement with your pups
as part of being a responsible pet owner, the importance of dog walking has
emotional, mental, and physical health benefits for all. Fortunately, we sat
down with the Trupanion pet program team to learn more about the health benefits
of walking dogs and how it can create a one-of-a-kind experience with your furry
friends.


HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING DOGS: PUPS AND PET OWNERS BOND TOGETHER


1) BONDING EXPERIENCE

The human-pet bond is such a unique relationship. When you take the time to get
out and walk your best mate, it is a time to bond and experience a new
environment. Naturally, this may be a chance to explore, adventure, and see
something new which fun for you and your furry friend.


2) NO SCREEN TIME

With so much day-to-day activity in front of a screen, a mental break is needed
and gives your pup a chance to stretch its legs. Definitely, the lack of screen
take gives you the chance to focus on what is important during the walk. There’s
value in being connected, including safety while on your walk. However, consider
keeping your phone on you, but not using it, unless absolutely necessary, like
taking that selfie with your pup!


3) EMOTIONAL CONNECTION

By taking the time to experience the outside world with your pups, without
distraction, it can create an emotional connection and a bond with your best
friend. Also, the dedicated time and shared activity builds trust within your
relationship and provides one-on-one playtime.


4) 100% FOCUS

The health benefits of walking dogs provide the opportunity for 100% focus for
you and your pups. For instance, if you’re in an unfamiliar area, like a new
hiking trail, you can focus 100% on your pet’s well-being and safety. In
addition, the dog walk can be used to focus on new training opportunities. In a
distracted world, 100% focus is something we can all improve on.


5) MENTAL STIMULATION

New experiences, beyond your front door or your backyard, are filled with mental
stimulation for your pup. For example, a walk to a nearby park is filled with
new scenery, smells, and obstacles to explore. Certainly, one of the health
benefits of walking dogs provides is the versatile amount of mental stimulation
for dogs.


6) FRESH AIR AND EXERCISE

There’s nothing quite like getting outside and getting moving with your pets.
Exercise and fresh air have a physical health benefit, as well as an emotional
benefit. Consider, starting your walk short and keep track of how you and your
pup feel after each walk. Every time you take a walk, it’s a new adventure, and
a new opportunity to get moving to new places. Push yourself and your best
friend for longer walk times and places to explore.


7) TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Your dog walk could be used as a training opportunity. For instance, if you have
a new puppy you may have the chance to work on basic leash skills. Also, if you
find your dog is being particularly leash-reactive, this extra time may give you
the opportunity to retrain. Also, you could use this time to focus on hand
signals and commands with lights.


8) TRACK AND MEASURE SUCCESS

Creating new goals and becoming your best selves, can be an exciting new
adventure for you and your pet. By jumpstarting this health journey with your
furry friends, you can start small goals, track and measure your success with
your daily walks. After all, you have a workout partner that will always be with
you every step of the way.


9) KEEP TABS ON PUP’S HEALTH

An additional health benefit of walking dogs is the opportunity to help keep
tabs on your pup’s health. By walking your furry friends each day, you may spot
a new behavior or something abnormal. Consider keeping a journal to track any
unusual findings so you can follow up with your veterinarian with any concerns.


10) ABILITY TO STUDY YOUR PUP IN A VERSATILE ENVIRONMENT

Every new environment is a clean slate for your puppy. So with that being said,
every new environment could spark new behaviors. By taking the opportunity to
walk your pup, you may study any new behaviors or reactivity to different
environments. Every walk provides a new learning opportunity.


HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING DOGS: A ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE

From a hiking adventure to an afternoon family stroll the health benefits of
walking dogs can help provide emotional, physical, and mental stimulation for
the entire family. It can help provide connection, bonding, and versatile
training environments that may provide rich fulfillment for your furry friends.

For more on pet care, read Pain Relief in Dogs.

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