How often and how long should i walk my 4 year old male american eskimo cross border collie
2007-08-23 05:47:04 · 9 answers · asked by kacy l 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Everyday for at least 30 minutes.
2007-08-23 06:00:04 · answer #1 · answered by leah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should walk your dog at least an hour every day. If that takes two 30 minutes walks - fine. Dogs need exercise not only for physical challenge but for a mental challenge as well. Make sure the walk is controlled by you. The dog should be beside you in a heel or loose lease walk in control. If you can't spend the whole time of an hour, try getting a doggy back pack. Put bottled water in the side pockets that only weigh up to 10% of the dogs body weight and make sure the back pack rests as close to the shoulders as possible but not on the neck.
With the back pack the dog feels useful with a job, a mental challenge of carrying something and a physical challenge of the weight. Now the walk of a half hour in reality is probably a whole hour with the backpack challenge.
2007-08-23 12:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by awakekat 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
All dogs need a good walk of at least an hour every day even if you have to break it into 2 half hours walks. The exercise and mental stimulation benefit the dog and thus you giving you a calmer happier dog. This is one of the few times they get to be a dog, sniffing and exploring, house manners "off".
But every dog is different and age matters also. If your dog is high energy he may benefit from more exercise.
An off-leash park is wonderful because the dog will get a lot more exercise than on leash. The socializing will do wonders. Does he retrieve ball/sticks?
2007-08-23 13:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by L e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say every day. ATLEAST a hour a day. You can always break it up in to 2 or 4 sessions (a half hour or 4 15 min walks)
2007-08-23 12:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by tankstar1985 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well you can check out petfinder.com there you will find how much exercise the dog needs on a daily basis . I walk my dog 3 times a day for about 1.30 hrs.
2007-08-23 12:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by Jen P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all dogs are different, it depends on the medical conditions and past history. I have a Dalmation/Jack russell mix and i take him on a walk once a week. If you have an apartment then i'd say more than that because they don't have a yard to run around in.
2007-08-23 12:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by k9lover876 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I would say for 30 minutes like 3 times a week . that way you and he both are getting exercise .
2007-08-23 12:52:39 · answer #7 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
every day . for a hour -45 mins
2007-08-23 12:52:17 · answer #8 · answered by budgie boy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dogs need to be walked daily and for as long as they can take or you can take.......
2007-08-23 12:58:23 · answer #9 · answered by Thia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋