Does it help build muscle. What are the benefits?
2006-07-22 11:54:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is a great from of areobic exercise. It will build muscle mass and lung power in your dog and you.
It also developes leadership skill for you and teaches the dog to look to you for guidence and follow you as his leader.
It helps reinforce that evey time you walk.
It is good exercise for the pet to burn off some extra energy and good for you also.
I always recommend my clients walk with their dogs at least once per day.
2006-07-22 12:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Taking your dog for a walk provides mental stimulation through territorial investigation. Nose to the ground and alert to the sights and sounds of the neighborhood, your dog gathers information about how its territory has changed since the last walk.
Along with the emotional benefits, there are physical benefits. Walking your dog is the best way to exercise a dog that may not move about much in your home or even in your yard. Aging pets must be kept as agile and fit as possible but may not be inclined to exercise without encouragement. Even if your pet is active in your yard, it is more active during a walk. The pleasure of your company is one of your dog's greatest motivations to exercise.
2006-07-22 19:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by killbill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They get more exercise and yes it will build muscle up for the dog it also keeps them active and in the procese it will help you out as well
2006-07-22 18:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by shaunna j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it not only a benefit for them but you it help them stay and shape and you, it help calm them down that is why it is great to walk a dog at night it helps settled them down some time. Some time it even helps them socialize better.
2006-07-22 21:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same benefits you get from walking - excercise, builds muscle, improves cardiovascular health.
The dogs dont see it as work - its fun for them!
2006-07-22 18:58:14 · answer #5 · answered by mand 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benefits of walking a dog ...
walking relieves stress for you and your dog .
it will help you and the dog bond (makeing him your best friend)
it is an opportunity to meet people and socialise
it is alone time ..to wind down or think about solutions to problems...
2006-07-22 19:01:23 · answer #6 · answered by pineforestkim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. It gives them time to relieve themselves
2. It gives them exercise
3. It gives you exercise
4. It helps you loose weight
5. It builds up their leg muscles
6. It builds up your leg muscles
7. It helps them socialize with other dogs
8. It helps you meet people of the opposite sex
walking their dog
9. It gives you time to clear your head and forget about your worries
10. It gives you time to spend with your dog.
Sign me a dog owner who has done all of the above.
2006-07-22 19:03:52 · answer #7 · answered by older woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs LOVE new smells , You might meet your neighbors, or you might get a reward for turning in a Meth lab which very is popular in my neighborhood.
2006-07-22 19:00:47 · answer #8 · answered by yorkiemom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u & it get exercise, some people find it relaxing, hyper dogs r less annoying,ur dog wont go on the carpet
2006-07-22 18:59:33 · answer #9 · answered by ♥aɳgel♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its slims them down and gets them exposed to differnt situations , so there not barking at everything.
2006-07-22 18:57:55 · answer #10 · answered by Becky D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋