I used to give my dog 3 walks a day. After moving I only give him a walk 2xs a week. Just wondering what's normal because I feel like I am neglecting him now, although I know he was spoiled before.
2006-08-17 16:49:41 · 18 answers · asked by Soph 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Have a black lab
2006-08-17 16:56:00 · update #1
I have a Border Collie he is very energetic! I give him a walk about 2-3 times a week so I'd say it's normal. I also play Frisbee or fetch in our back yard a lot to so if you don't feel like giving him/her a walk every day and he/she is hyper than try playing Frisbee or fetch it always works with my dog.
Hope that I helped?!
GOOD LUCK!!!!
2006-08-17 17:10:08 · answer #1 · answered by smcgrew@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on how active your dog is. I have an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier and I have to walk her only once a day. She is pretty lazy though. If your dog is very active, twice a day should be ok. Also, let the dog out to run in the yard and just lounge in the sun atleast 30-45 minutes a day.
The whole spoiled dog thing, I recommend you watch alot of Dog Whisperer and learn what that actually does to a good dog. I used to spoil my girl alot but realize now that that was a bad idea. Good Luck!
2006-08-17 23:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to walk mine all the time and now I only get to like 2 or 3 times a week. I do let them loose and let them run around outside and play with them every day though. I know how you feel. This is not neglecting. But I think my dogs are wondering why they don't get to go on walks as much. When they see the leash they get sooooo excited!
2006-08-18 00:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by Love not hate 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the weather. Usually I walk the dogs twice a day, once before work (around the block) and again in the evening for about 2-3 miles. If it is raining or extrememely hot, we just take short walks early and later after sunset to avoid the heat. (Same for snow days.)
2006-08-18 00:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by hrh_gracee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
4 times a day.
3 times a day we just go around the block so she can do her business. And, once a day I take her to the park where she runs and plays with other dogs off her leash for two hours. This is 7 days a week, weather permitting.
2006-08-18 00:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by Alexander D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've got a black lab and a siberian husky/chow mix. I walk them every morning before 9 am. And every late afternoon between 6 pm and 7 pm... I walk for about 20-30 mins each time. So about 40 -60 mins a day.... =)
2006-08-18 00:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by Dawg 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I walk my jesse once a day, but I take her out in the backyard a lot as well. It really depends on the dog though. An athletic dog like a collie needs a lot of exercise, but if you have a bichon, running around your home should be enough exercise.
2006-08-17 23:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by salokin88 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
5 times a day
2006-08-17 23:54:04 · answer #8 · answered by Elle 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My dog and I go on fairly long walks three times a day.
2006-08-17 23:54:59 · answer #9 · answered by Demon Doll 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i dont have a dog but i plan to get one...hopefully. u should walk ur dog everyday but if u can't maybe every other day. hope i could help!
p.s. what kind of dog do u have?
2006-08-17 23:55:09 · answer #10 · answered by Hopeicouldhelp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋