You are on target🎯 with a Bulls Eye...Blood Pressure, Blood Sugars, Cholesterol and Mood have all been improved with daily walking...Our rescue dog has improved not only my life, I get along so much better with my introverted wife😁
I walk run my dogs 2 miles every morning Mon-Fri. It’s a looong 2 miles stopping to sniff stuff, watch rabbits, deer, potty. It’s good for all our mental health. Weekends are for running in private dog parks and long hikes. My super reactive dog returned numerous times to the shelter has calmed down a lot with a consistent schedule and lots of opportunity to explore the world around her.
I like to tell people that it's not so much a "walk" as a "stop and sniff" sometimes. they're checking their messages and posting their own. imagine if smells were as unique and distinct to us as as visuals, that's their world. ❤️🐾
You are absolutely correct, most dogs really sense the world through scent, so it’s really important to allow them to do so at times. However, you also have to set the conditions that allow them to know when it’s sniff time versus “we’re walking to get from A to B without distractions” time. I’m at a point where when I point my finger forwards at a brisk pace and say “walk” - our dog (just over 2 years old, we got her a year ago as a rescue) understands that, and when I slow down she knows she’s permitted to sniff around. She’s also getting a lot better at not chasing squirrels or other dogs, it’s all about reinforcing the behaviours you expect - praise and occasional treats when they behave well in a situation where they are distracted, and a bit of a tongue lashing when they do not behave as desired, which can include holding their snout when they lunge at other dogs etc.
@@sjsomething4936 nice! i taught my service dog to make a distinction between sniffing right up to smth and "air sniffing" without physically moving toward smth. she's not allowed, eg, to sniff everything in the grocery store, but it can be super tempting so i tell her "air sniff ok" (i have my own dog grammar, sry lol if that sounds weird). she understands "no sniff sniff" and "sniff sniff ok," "walk walk sniff sniff" is a casual walk where she is off duty more or less and can stop and sniff all she wants. if i am in a hurry to make it to an appt tho, i may have to tell her at that particular time "walk walk no sniff sniff." 👍
@@sjsomething4936 your dogs are very lucky to have a person who takes such care to understand them! it's painfully frequent for me to see dogs at dog parks trying to communicate smth to their human and the human is oblivious 😭
My Staffordshire is 14 years old now. Our walks are most days, depending on the weather. I let him be a dog. Sniff, pee and whatever. We are staying on the level ground now. Our walks are shorter, but take longer. Keeping him happy is my happiness too. He has the same love now, for my wife and me, as when he was a little puppy... Our best friend...
Great points, but I also consider daily walks as reinforcing our bond. It’s our special time, devoted to just the two of us, enjoying each other’s company.
I think the walking part of our days is for my structure as much as for his. It's our quiet bonding time. Both of us are outdoors, enjoying the scenery, glancing at each other now and then, and heading home again. It's cathartic for both of us.
I have a Havashire. We walk 1 hr. daily at a lake park. His nose is to the ground also. 7 days a week, all year round and its fun as he meets other fur friends and I their owners.
When I got my dog he was so afraid of everything. He didn't know people, cars, other dogs, children, bicycles, lawn mowers, skateboards. After a month or so having daily walks he was so much more confident and even wanted to explore new streets. Now he likes to meet other dogs, people (treats) and he ignores skateboards and bicycles. Yes, going for a walk is very important for dogs. It makes them confident and happy.
Too many people get a dog because of the affection, and the funny happy nature of a dog. Then forget about the rest. That is one of main reasons dog's wind up at shelters. I like to refer to it as "be the human" in the relationship. No such thing as a bad dog.
I live next door to a woman who has 4 dogs. I got very close to one of them. His name is Andrew. My husband and I would pet him and throw the ball for him over the fence. The neighbors didn't like us interacting with him, so they put up a 6 foot stockade fence. We can no longer see Andrew we just hear him. He is never walked. I offered the woman $500 for him but she declined. He has such an awesome temperment. Everytime I hear him bark now it breaks my heart a little bit more each time. When I had my own dogs I walked them twice a day everyday unless it was pouring or too icy out. They were both great dogs who loved walks.
I'm so sorry to hear that for you and your husband and Andrew as well. It is very unfortunate, but this is the reality for many dogs. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
@@JaimieScott My neighbors next door has two dogs that rarely go for a walk. They bark a lot at night and it's probably because they need to vent out energy. It's a nuisance and they're oblivious to our civil requests and later complaints, but we also feel sorry for those two prisoners.
My buddy Wylie loves his daily walk but summer in the desert only allows early morning walks. It's 2:50pm now and it's 115f so no walk for Wylie and he is pissed but it's better than fried pads.
That's so sad that you can no longer see or play with Andrew. Poor Andrew doesn't understand either. Those people shouldn't own dogs. I have neighbors behind me like that.
You didn't say it, but it was implied. Dogs are pack animals. They look to their pack leader for structure and guidance. Walks are great bonding activities that reinforce your position as pack leader. A dog that is comfortable in his/her role in the pack will have few behavior problems.
Good to know. I will do this with my dog. You have done so well with Jack and I see you follow your own advice walking daily and being your neighbor up the street I have seen your dog grow and become much more obedient. Glad you took that dog in off the street. My dog loves when Jack visits!
I believe walking your dog daily is a basic need like food and shelter. I always picture it when i see my dogs sniffing on bushes etc its like their facebook . Its keeps them informed of what is happening in the neighbourhood 😁. Thats just how i see it, dont judge me 😂
Nice. No judgement here. I think letting dogs sniff and pee on walks is great. I just prefer that you pick the spots and give them a command, rather than let them choose where and how long. Thanks for watching!
@@JaimieScott I think they are stuck in the house enough, so I let them take me for a walk and let them sniff and pee where they want between the street and sidewalk.
My elderly pugs Olive and Rosie go on a walk every day. 5-7 minutes but they love it. We live in Texas so it is hard in the heat so we go out early in the AM. I also have a wagon that I take with me incase someone gets tired or overheated. People say I'm nuts but I don't care. They are getting their best life.
my husband walks our border collie/GSP…i take her to a field for fetch,, catch, free run, i rotate through all of it until she’s looking at me with tired eyes, then she has lunch and has her daily nap…usually 1-1.5hrs….i structured in a daily nap for quiet time for me, and lunch digestion time for her. started this at 7 weeks old, nap after every meal to avoid bloat…and her body is now used to that down time.
This is great if you have good weather. I live in Las Vegas and with heat waves it’s been 110-115 each day. Only options to walk your dog is very early in the morning or at least an hour after sunset. Even with dog shoes it’s very stressful for the dog. At least as a human we can wear shade and minimal clothing. I walk my dog once a night for a half hour minimum to an hour max. Once we start getting close to home she goes faster, really wanting to get back in the air conditioning. During the fall and winter we love to do dog parks and trails. I’m guessing a huge majority of dogs where I live don’t get walked very often sadly. You have to make a huge effort to do a big walk right before bed or wake up at 4-5 AM before work to take your dog out and even then you can’t do a middle of the day or evening walk.
GREAT advice! I feel sorry for any dog who is cooped up all day, when all they want is to sniff, explore, and run off some energy. I find that mornings--especially when there is dew or after it's rained--are perfect for a "Sniff-a-palooza." Remember that the walk is not for you, it's for THEM!
Remember that the walk is not for you, it's for THEM!....I am so sorry that i enjoy the walks with my dog. I will try not to enjoy them in the future. Sorry about being so selfish. Maybe i will put rocks in my shoes, so I will hate to walk.
My rescued dog that was severely abused/dumped has easily accepted that I’m “Alpha Male” because he’s protected ,loved and fed by me. On the deserted paths,max 2 miles in length,he’s off leash opening the “ emails” left by the other dogs. His walks are his “ earned entitlement” for being a balanced /friendly and well trained “ partner” in my life. 24/7 we are reenforcing our contract/partnership/ pack responsibility and I allow him to “ breathe” and must allow him to simply be a dog.Unfairly they are only allowed to be with us for a short time (by human standards) so every minute-every hour is important to embrace our quality time with them..
My sister had a Bernese that I regularly visited and i took her on lots of walks. She is an extremely intelligent dog, knows her boundaries, watches me cross the road first and then follows once I'm half way across. She doesn't need a lead, I allow her some space to sniff and explore, and she regularly checks on me to see where I am and that I'm not too far away. If I am, she runs to catch up to gain ground. She is the best dog I've ever known and my sister gave her away to her mother in-law last year 😑 I'm so annoyed by that still today 🤨
I walked my 23 lb dog twice a day…all year! Canadian winters weren’t so much fun but he got new winter booties every year and loved jumping in the deep snow with his new booties. In the summer…we played hide and seek in the rolling fields…jogged, frisbee and ice cream cones. It was AWESOME for us both…I think…I can say positively for my.
Yeah, my favorite memories are walking with my beautiful Linda through the forest in the “worst” of weather--nonstop rain, in the solitude and silence after a freshly fallen snow, hiding behind trees when she wasn’t paying attention, and her playfully running and jumping on me if I wasn’t paying attention. Hard to believe she has been physically gone for almost four years now but clearly “passed the torch” three years ago to to a young and energetic shelter pup aptly named Building Blocks. BB takes her “job” of making me laugh very seriously!! And oddly, from the time I brought her “home”, she seemed to already know everything about me. Aren’t we blessed to have this kind of relationship with our beloved friends?
@@lindagirl1140 Yes, we are. I believe I’ll be reunited soon with my beloved 4-footed creatures…hallelujah! (Rom. 8:18-25) Darwin’s big slobbery lick of my face as he drools his water all over the place, little kitty cat Peanut as he jumped a pirotte midair every time he saw me…all of them 🥲
I think that’s some good wisdom there my boy. As a life long dog care person I can relate. My other household members don’t know how to lead our pooch and are exasperated when she takes off
My neighbor's two dogs are rarely taken for a walk so they bark every night for sometimes over an hour. Needless to say, we have a problem with the barking but even with Animal Control interceding for us, the neighbors don't budge. Not only it's a nuissance but I also feel for those two prisoners.
This I have always believed. Walking is so important for behavior. There is an alley in my neighborhood which my dogs walk off lead…they do not chase the rabbits or squirrels and they walk close to me…not by my side but close. When they come home, they can chase whatever squirrel in the yard.
Agree with your video. You really have skills with pets. I sure hope you keep making videos and teaching all of us how to interact with our dogs better.
For 14 years my Lab went on a sniff fest 4 or 5 times a day, when she sniffed enough she would stop,sit, and look back, so I would know it was time to return. She's been gone for 5 years now, and I still wonder who was taking who for a walk. I miss the hell out of that dog!
ALSO, going for a walk is a social activity for a dog because they spend a lot of time exploring with their nose and leaving their scent along the way. A dog needs to explore his/her environment and smell out who's been there before him/her. He/she also needs to leave his/her own scent (his message) so other dogs can read it. I think that is the MOST important reason for a dog to go for a walk.
I walk my English bulldog twice a day in our yard. He does his sniffing, kicking and scratching, more sniffing more scratching, and after twice around the house he’s ready for his nap. It’s Florida so I have to be careful with the heat. We go at 5 am and 8 pm. He has a little fenced in spot for daytime bathroom breaks. He likes the AC and the couch the best. And yes he’s spoiled rotten lol
My dog plays for 2 hours a night at the dog park. She gets a 1 mile walk in morning and night for her business stuff and next about 0.75 to and fro to dog park. By the time we walk back from the dog park she is cooled down to want to play endless fetch in the condo. If I deviate at all she gets cheeky and bossy with me fast. It's hard on windy and rainy days. Walks are important for sure.
100% true. Example a German Shepherd can easily sprint 2 to 5km at full speed or moderate speed 5 to 15k. a husky mix breed and husky can run easily do 15 to 30km at moderate speed so the walk is for structure and leadership training
We have a pair of 3-yr-old littermates that we fostered last year at age 2, then later adopted. They are very close, but have very different walking habits. One (the boy) heads off at full steam, while the other (girl) is a slow sniffer. So I take them one by one during the week, and my wife and I take them together on weekends. That's a better quality outing for the dogs, and easier for me, even though it's double the time. They go out 3 times a day. That's 6 for me.
Can I just say, I love you! Thank you for this.I'm autistic and I always need to know the "why", so it makes sense. Just telling me to do it,makes no sense to me. But why?!?!?❤❤❤
I was born on the spectrum myself as an Aspie and attribute my ability to feel dogs energy in large part to that. There are more than a few PhD animal behaviorists on the spectrum. I taught myself to empathize so I consider myself a reformed Aspie these days. It took me 14 years. Thanks for watching!
I don't feel insecure enough to feel the need to dominate my dog every minute of the day. He's a small dog, and for sixteen years has walked off leash. He does everything I need him to do, and knows the boundaries. I've never felt the need to crush his personality, and that decision has paid dividends. My dog is happy, healthy and fulfilled. He has been going to doggy daycare for years - at the same place, due to my shiftwork. I've never received one complaint about his behavior. At daycare he walks on leash - and that's fine as well. - I call myself his carer - not his owner, and take full responsibility for him, his health and behavior.
A walk is helpful to get your dog's bowels moving, preventing home accidents. It's also mental stimulation, where they can sniff what's going on in the neighborhood. It even forces me to get up off the couch and do a little exercise!
We walk our dog off the line, 4 times a day. Two walks are 40 minutes and 2 walks 15 - 20 minutes. The walks could be done in half the time but we know dogs like to sniff .
I walk my dogs 5-7 times a day(off leash), not only for the potty breaks, but it also a bonding exercise... Been doing this for 20yrs, I'm on my 5th and 6th dog at this point...
I ask my dog if he wants to go for a sniff ..not a walk. He is always enthusiastic. Doesn’t mind going on the same route as the smells may have changed.👍❤️🐕🦺
My dog, Bella, and I walk a mile every morning. She loves sniffing everything and getting her business done, which I pick up. I get my daily exercise that keeps me mobile, I’m 77. We both love it and she expects it.
The sensory exercise of stopping smelling things is every bit as important as physical exercise for dogs' well-being. Don't begrudge them that indulgence.
my dog gets a 10 min early morning walk which is just a sniff and crap. Lunchtime we go to the park and for an hour she chases a remote control car or drone. Then when she is tired we go for a 30 min long leash walk around the park teaching leave, follow, sit, stay, recall etc. then in the afternoon we go to the dog park for 1.5 hours and another 30 min walk.
@@JaimieScott OMG, that’s insane! Well you both got lucky then! He looks like he has some boofy Amstaf in him, just wasn’t sure if he was a specific breed I didn’t know about. Turns out he’s the best breed there is - Rescue ❤️
For a dog to have structure in its life is important. I don't think you went far enough in your explanation in this video. Yes it's important that your dog understands who is in charge. That is necessary for their safety. However, I have a neighbor who has had his dog "professionally" trained. The dog walks at his owners heels and does not pull on its leash at all. It keeps perfect pace with his owner. The dog hardly looks left or right. Now please tell me, how much fun do you think the dog is having? Dogs do need exercise because it is good for their health and ours. But we have to let a dog be a dog. Walks are fun for dogs if we let nature take its course and let them go where their nose leads them. That is why I make my dogs walk for a good distance but I also let them guide me to where they want to go and smell. With his balanced method you accomplish two things,: exercise and bonding fun experience for the dog
I agree. But if you watch my videos on Energy Management either sniffing OR physical exercise alone will not tire out a dog. Most dogs need BOTH and AT THE SAME TIME. That is 10 times more effective! Thanks for watching!
@@JaimieScott Kinda my point is to allow the sniff. I see way too many folks making their dog walk in a straight line forever. Poor doggies want to sniff!! My guy is so scent driven that the sniff is critical to him for his happiness.
@@nitab1971 I 100% agree that sniffing is extremely important. I may not have said it in this video, but I emphasize this in many videos. Dogs need FREQUENT opportunities to sniff and pee, but it should be WHERE and WHEN you say. Thanks for watching!
Eventhough my dog is 16 and has a hard time walking most of the time. I still walk him multiple times a day. Not as far or long as we used to but still get him out.
Jack hurt his shoulder playing yesterday and can't walk today. I can relate. This is one very challenging aspect of dog ownership as our dogs age. Thanks for watching!
Gee what a concept. This video's message that its really not about exercise. OF COURSE IT IS!!! All living things need to move and breath and sweat and use their muscles. This human on this video is anti exercise because he apparently doesn't "get it" as far as the benefits for humans either. Its for mental health, for nerves, and all that I just mentioned.
@@sueprator9314 I think you may have misunderstood me. I'm not saying that exercise is not important for dogs. And for most dogs, walks are the only exercise they get, you are correct. I'm simply saying that walks shouldn't be a dog's exercise regimen as they are not effective for that and they can serve a much more important role.
It 100 degrees so I make sure I throw tennis balls indoors down a long hallway on carpet.Or a fun game o!f hide and seek gets our heart rate up.A least 2 playtime sessons a day even if its short if your not able. An early morning walk or after rain that cools the asphalt for . Do the hand test in this heat.
“ Of all the creatures that walk the face of the earth, Dogs have chosen us, And us alone, to share their lives with. May we prove worthy of such a gift.” ~~~ Anonymous ~~~
Jack is the happiest of hippopuppies. I wish everyone knew to walk their dogs each day. We do daily walks two or three times each day and once a week take everyone up to a sniffspot playspace to run wrestle explore and just dog .
My grandpuppy is hard for me to walk. She will get distracted and take off pulling me with her (at 2 yo she is about 40 kg). She has pulled me over twice. I can’t even take her to the dog park anymore as she growls and snaps at the other dogs if they come near me, even her friends and even gets out of a muzzle (she is quite intelligent and usually picks things up quickly). She had a hard start to life with her own mother attacking the pups killing off half the litter. My son bought her home and later found out that she was only 4.5 weeks old. She has also been attacked as a pup by another dog on a walk and by a small white fluffy dog at her first time to a dog park. She is such a friendly dog to humans, but it is a shame she can’t enjoy her own species as much. Even obedience classes haven’t got her behaviour better towards other canines.
I'm sorry to hear that. Although you don't have to accept that if you don't want to. Obedience classes tend to be pretty worthless for changing behaviors like dog aggression or reactivity. A good board and train program or behaviorist should be able to change those behaviors easily. The hard part is finding one. Be very careful if you decide to start looking and read LOTS of client reviews and talk to actual people that have used the trainer.
Any suggestions for a 2 year old pup that has become fearful of walks? Like a lot of dogs he doesn’t like sudden loud noises. Recently motorcycles, large trucks and backfires freak him out, which didn’t bother him previously.
Too many to go into here, but like any fear you have to ease him into it VERY slowly rewarding calm-submissive behavior every opportunity. Maybe start ooff just getting him to like it when you get out the leash or even walk toward the leash. Reward with meat and make the increments VERY small so he never gets near going over threshold.
My furboy requires walking on a leash 2x/daily to poop will not go otherwise; it’s important for him to get the exercise and stimulation even if it makes me uncomfortable (heat/humidity🥵, mosquitoes😡, ants,😡,stickers-he will not remove them himself)😩
Sorry but I disagree with the comment that when you want to go, he has to listen. What about when he wants to "go" and you don't listen? You get poop in the house. My dog refused to go in when I wanted to tonight in fact. A few moments later, she pooped. If I had been all macho and tried to make my dog listen to me, I'd be cleaning up a mess right now. Point is you're not the alpha, you're in a relationship and you should listen if you expect respect. Works for pets and humans.
An excellent point. Every rule has an exception and thanks for pointing out this one. Yes, I totally agree, all dog owners owe it to their dog to pay close attention and take cues from their dogs.
That dog looooves that dude. You can see it.
Going on those daily walks is also a benefit to us owners.
You are on target🎯 with a Bulls Eye...Blood Pressure, Blood Sugars, Cholesterol and Mood have all been improved with daily walking...Our rescue dog has improved not only my life, I get along so much better with my introverted wife😁
My rescued puppy mill senior can’t walk, but he gets carried for walks every day. He loves watching nature while we walk❤
You are a good puppy parent❤
I walk run my dogs 2 miles every morning Mon-Fri. It’s a looong 2 miles stopping to sniff stuff, watch rabbits, deer, potty. It’s good for all our mental health. Weekends are for running in private dog parks and long hikes. My super reactive dog returned numerous times to the shelter has calmed down a lot with a consistent schedule and lots of opportunity to explore the world around her.
Good work brother it takes alot to rescue a poor animal. Thanks very much for your service to them
I like to tell people that it's not so much a "walk" as a "stop and sniff" sometimes. they're checking their messages and posting their own. imagine if smells were as unique and distinct to us as as visuals, that's their world. ❤️🐾
We go on sniffari. 😊
You are absolutely correct, most dogs really sense the world through scent, so it’s really important to allow them to do so at times. However, you also have to set the conditions that allow them to know when it’s sniff time versus “we’re walking to get from A to B without distractions” time. I’m at a point where when I point my finger forwards at a brisk pace and say “walk” - our dog (just over 2 years old, we got her a year ago as a rescue) understands that, and when I slow down she knows she’s permitted to sniff around. She’s also getting a lot better at not chasing squirrels or other dogs, it’s all about reinforcing the behaviours you expect - praise and occasional treats when they behave well in a situation where they are distracted, and a bit of a tongue lashing when they do not behave as desired, which can include holding their snout when they lunge at other dogs etc.
@@sjsomething4936 nice! i taught my service dog to make a distinction between sniffing right up to smth and "air sniffing" without physically moving toward smth. she's not allowed, eg, to sniff everything in the grocery store, but it can be super tempting so i tell her "air sniff ok" (i have my own dog grammar, sry lol if that sounds weird). she understands "no sniff sniff" and "sniff sniff ok," "walk walk sniff sniff" is a casual walk where she is off duty more or less and can stop and sniff all she wants. if i am in a hurry to make it to an appt tho, i may have to tell her at that particular time "walk walk no sniff sniff." 👍
@@sjsomething4936 your dogs are very lucky to have a person who takes such care to understand them! it's painfully frequent for me to see dogs at dog parks trying to communicate smth to their human and the human is oblivious 😭
I lived that world in the discos of the 1970s.
That pup is an absolute sweetheart and beautiful!
He's a looker! And VERY affectionate. Thanks for watching!
I was so distracted by how breathtakingly adorable he was lmao
@@hellosoupy He is tough to ignore! You don't know the half of it. He wouldn't let me ignore him if I wanted to!
My Staffordshire is 14 years old now. Our walks are most days, depending on the weather. I let him be a dog. Sniff, pee and whatever. We are staying on the level ground now. Our walks are shorter, but take longer. Keeping him happy is my happiness too. He has the same love now, for my wife and me, as when he was a little puppy... Our best friend...
Great points, but I also consider daily walks as reinforcing our bond. It’s our special time, devoted to just the two of us, enjoying each other’s company.
Dogs need to pick up their pee-mail! 😂
🤣 Brilliant !
I think the walking part of our days is for my structure as much as for his.
It's our quiet bonding time. Both of us are outdoors, enjoying the scenery, glancing at each other now and then, and heading home again.
It's cathartic for both of us.
My beagle doesn't go on walks. He goes on hunts. He sees the world through his nose. We walk him twice a day as he needs his sniff time.
I have a Havashire. We walk 1 hr. daily at a lake park. His nose is to the ground also. 7 days a week, all year round and its fun as he meets other fur friends and I their owners.
I have a Chihuahua that’s a great sniffer, but do you know where he loves to walk the most? In Lowe’s!
A beagle is a nose with 4 legs.
We’ve got a 15 week Beagle pup, he is our first Beagle
My setter cross must be part beagle. The nose knows where to go !
When I got my dog he was so afraid of everything. He didn't know people, cars, other dogs, children, bicycles, lawn mowers, skateboards. After a month or so having daily walks he was so much more confident and even wanted to explore new streets. Now he likes to meet other dogs, people (treats) and he ignores skateboards and bicycles. Yes, going for a walk is very important for dogs. It makes them confident and happy.
You get the credit for doing all the heavy lifting! Good job! Thanks for watching!
Too many people get a dog because of the affection, and the funny happy nature of a dog. Then forget about the rest. That is one of main reasons dog's wind up at shelters. I like to refer to it as "be the human" in the relationship. No such thing as a bad dog.
Be the human. I'm going use that a lot. Roommates 🙄.
It's absolutely correct. Same with horses. Routine, routine routine!!
oh yea daily walks are a must!
we walk rain sleet snow or shine haha
my huge dog even has a raincoat!
I love how ‘wiggle butt’ is trying so hard to stay put…lol… Great message!
I live next door to a woman who has 4 dogs. I got very close to one of them. His name is Andrew. My husband and I would pet him and throw the ball for him over the fence. The neighbors didn't like us interacting with him, so they put up a 6 foot stockade fence. We can no longer see Andrew we just hear him. He is never walked. I offered the woman $500 for him but she declined. He has such an awesome temperment. Everytime I hear him bark now it breaks my heart a little bit more each time.
When I had my own dogs I walked them twice a day everyday unless it was pouring or too icy out. They were both great dogs who loved walks.
I'm so sorry to hear that for you and your husband and Andrew as well. It is very unfortunate, but this is the reality for many dogs. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
@@JaimieScott My neighbors next door has two dogs that rarely go for a walk. They bark a lot at night and it's probably because they need to vent out energy. It's a nuisance and they're oblivious to our civil requests and later complaints, but we also feel sorry for those two prisoners.
My buddy Wylie loves his daily walk but summer in the desert only allows early morning walks.
It's 2:50pm now and it's 115f so no walk for Wylie and he is pissed but it's better than fried pads.
@@mikejohn0088 Jack and I do the same and we aren't in the desert. Neither of us are big fans of the heat and it gets plenty warm in TN in the summer.
That's so sad that you can no longer see or play with Andrew. Poor Andrew doesn't understand either. Those people shouldn't own dogs. I have neighbors behind me like that.
You didn't say it, but it was implied. Dogs are pack animals. They look to their pack leader for structure and guidance. Walks are great bonding activities that reinforce your position as pack leader. A dog that is comfortable in his/her role in the pack will have few behavior problems.
Good to know. I will do this with my dog. You have done so well with Jack and I see you follow your own advice walking daily and being your neighbor up the street I have seen your dog grow and become much more obedient. Glad you took that dog in off the street. My dog loves when Jack visits!
Thanks Scott!
I believe walking your dog daily is a basic need like food and shelter. I always picture it when i see my dogs sniffing on bushes etc its like their facebook . Its keeps them informed of what is happening in the neighbourhood 😁. Thats just how i see it, dont judge me 😂
Nice. No judgement here. I think letting dogs sniff and pee on walks is great. I just prefer that you pick the spots and give them a command, rather than let them choose where and how long. Thanks for watching!
@@JaimieScott I think they are stuck in the house enough, so I let them take me for a walk and let them sniff and pee where they want between the street and sidewalk.
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I was going to give you a thumbs up but decided not to, because you said to not judge you.
@@tomlord4469 🤣 Thanks for watching nonetheless!
My elderly pugs Olive and Rosie go on a walk every day. 5-7 minutes but they love it. We live in Texas so it is hard in the heat so we go out early in the AM. I also have a wagon that I take with me incase someone gets tired or overheated. People say I'm nuts but I don't care. They are getting their best life.
my husband walks our border collie/GSP…i take her to a field for fetch,, catch, free run, i rotate through all of it until she’s looking at me with tired eyes, then she has lunch and has her daily nap…usually 1-1.5hrs….i structured in a daily nap for quiet time for me, and lunch digestion time for her.
started this at 7 weeks old, nap after every meal to avoid bloat…and her body is now used to that down time.
I'm not sure about my dog, but I know this: I feel better after we walk. He calms ME down. Thanks Bean.
Great and sound advice. If u have a dog, walk it. This is nature’s law.
This is great if you have good weather. I live in Las Vegas and with heat waves it’s been 110-115 each day. Only options to walk your dog is very early in the morning or at least an hour after sunset. Even with dog shoes it’s very stressful for the dog. At least as a human we can wear shade and minimal clothing. I walk my dog once a night for a half hour minimum to an hour max. Once we start getting close to home she goes faster, really wanting to get back in the air conditioning. During the fall and winter we love to do dog parks and trails. I’m guessing a huge majority of dogs where I live don’t get walked very often sadly. You have to make a huge effort to do a big walk right before bed or wake up at 4-5 AM before work to take your dog out and even then you can’t do a middle of the day or evening walk.
GREAT advice! I feel sorry for any dog who is cooped up all day, when all they want is to sniff, explore, and run off some energy. I find that mornings--especially when there is dew or after it's rained--are perfect for a "Sniff-a-palooza." Remember that the walk is not for you, it's for THEM!
Remember that the walk is not for you, it's for THEM!....I am so sorry that i enjoy the walks with my dog. I will try not to enjoy them in the future. Sorry about being so selfish. Maybe i will put rocks in my shoes, so I will hate to walk.
It's for us, we both love our walks.
That is such a loving dog!
My sweet dog loves his walks. He knows our 2x walkin schedule when i say" do you wanna go on a walk" and grab his leash❤
What a cuddly little boy!
Most practical advice in a video of less than 1:30s.
My rescued dog that was severely abused/dumped has easily accepted that I’m “Alpha Male” because he’s protected ,loved and fed by me. On the deserted paths,max 2 miles in length,he’s off leash opening the “ emails” left by the other dogs. His walks are his “ earned entitlement” for being a balanced /friendly and well trained “ partner” in my life. 24/7 we are reenforcing our contract/partnership/ pack responsibility and I allow him to “ breathe” and must allow him to simply be a dog.Unfairly they are only allowed to be with us for a short time (by human standards) so every minute-every hour is important to embrace our quality time with them..
My sister had a Bernese that I regularly visited and i took her on lots of walks.
She is an extremely intelligent dog, knows her boundaries, watches me cross the road first and then follows once I'm half way across. She doesn't need a lead, I allow her some space to sniff and explore, and she regularly checks on me to see where I am and that I'm not too far away. If I am, she runs to catch up to gain ground. She is the best dog I've ever known and my sister gave her away to her mother in-law last year 😑
I'm so annoyed by that still today 🤨
I walked my 23 lb dog twice a day…all year! Canadian winters weren’t so much fun but he got new winter booties every year and loved jumping in the deep snow with his new booties. In the summer…we played hide and seek in the rolling fields…jogged, frisbee and ice cream cones. It was AWESOME for us both…I think…I can say positively for my.
Was? Past tense? 😢 I’m there too
Yeah, my favorite memories are walking with my beautiful Linda through the forest in the “worst” of weather--nonstop rain, in the solitude and silence after a freshly fallen snow, hiding behind trees when she wasn’t paying attention, and her playfully running and jumping on me if I wasn’t paying attention. Hard to believe she has been physically gone for almost four years now but clearly “passed the torch” three years ago to to a young and energetic shelter pup aptly named Building Blocks. BB takes her “job” of making me laugh very seriously!! And oddly, from the time I brought her “home”, she seemed to already know everything about me. Aren’t we blessed to have this kind of relationship with our beloved friends?
@@lindagirl1140 Yes, we are. I believe I’ll be reunited soon with my beloved 4-footed creatures…hallelujah! (Rom. 8:18-25) Darwin’s big slobbery lick of my face as he drools his water all over the place, little kitty cat Peanut as he jumped a pirotte midair every time he saw me…all of them 🥲
I think that’s some good wisdom there my boy. As a life long dog care person I can relate. My other household members don’t know how to lead our pooch and are exasperated when she takes off
This is a great message and also -
I need the exercise !!!
What a lovely dog 😊
My neighbor's two dogs are rarely taken for a walk so they bark every night for sometimes over an hour. Needless to say, we have a problem with the barking but even with Animal Control interceding for us, the neighbors don't budge. Not only it's a nuissance but I also feel for those two prisoners.
That's a sad situation however you look at it. I've seen it far too many times.
This I have always believed. Walking is so important for behavior. There is an alley in my neighborhood which my dogs walk off lead…they do not chase the rabbits or squirrels and they walk close to me…not by my side but close. When they come home, they can chase whatever squirrel in the yard.
I LOOOOVE your dog (gorgeous Jack). Thank you for your content. I want more of it. God bless Jack . God bless you.
Thank you so much! You are too kind. Thanks for watching!
Agree with your video. You really have skills with pets. I sure hope you keep making videos and teaching all of us how to interact with our dogs better.
Thank you so much! Be well.
You may call the shots - but he's in charge of kisses.
I start puppies with two laps around the house initially, as you mentioned it starts the connection and begins the education process.
For 14 years my Lab went on a sniff fest 4 or 5 times a day, when she sniffed enough she would stop,sit, and look back, so I would know it was time to return. She's been gone for 5 years now, and I still wonder who was taking who for a walk. I miss the hell out of that dog!
ALSO, going for a walk is a social activity for a dog because they spend a lot of time exploring with their nose and leaving their scent along the way. A dog needs to explore his/her environment and smell out who's been there before him/her. He/she also needs to leave his/her own scent (his message) so other dogs can read it. I think that is the MOST important reason for a dog to go for a walk.
Thanks for good advice!
Love the Dog!
I walk my English bulldog twice a day in our yard. He does his sniffing, kicking and scratching, more sniffing more scratching, and after twice around the house he’s ready for his nap. It’s Florida so I have to be careful with the heat. We go at 5 am and 8 pm. He has a little fenced in spot for daytime bathroom breaks. He likes the AC and the couch the best. And yes he’s spoiled rotten lol
My dog plays for 2 hours a night at the dog park. She gets a 1 mile walk in morning and night for her business stuff and next about 0.75 to and fro to dog park. By the time we walk back from the dog park she is cooled down to want to play endless fetch in the condo. If I deviate at all she gets cheeky and bossy with me fast. It's hard on windy and rainy days. Walks are important for sure.
Just curious...how old is your pup?
@srlee3350 about a year and a half. She was a stray a neighbor found.
Jack is about 2 years now. I found him on the side of the highway nine months ago.
Oops, guess you weren't asking me.
100% true. Example a German Shepherd can easily sprint 2 to 5km at full speed or moderate speed 5 to 15k. a husky mix breed and husky can run easily do 15 to 30km at moderate speed so the walk is for structure and leadership training
Jack is a gorgeous dog -- look at that shiny coat! And he loooooooovvvvvvvveeeeesssss his human friend ❤❤
We have a pair of 3-yr-old littermates that we fostered last year at age 2, then later adopted. They are very close, but have very different walking habits. One (the boy) heads off at full steam, while the other (girl) is a slow sniffer. So I take them one by one during the week, and my wife and I take them together on weekends. That's a better quality outing for the dogs, and easier for me, even though it's double the time. They go out 3 times a day. That's 6 for me.
Can I just say, I love you! Thank you for this.I'm autistic and I always need to know the "why", so it makes sense. Just telling me to do it,makes no sense to me. But why?!?!?❤❤❤
I was born on the spectrum myself as an Aspie and attribute my ability to feel dogs energy in large part to that. There are more than a few PhD animal behaviorists on the spectrum. I taught myself to empathize so I consider myself a reformed Aspie these days. It took me 14 years. Thanks for watching!
That makes so,much since!!
I don't feel insecure enough to feel the need to dominate my dog every minute of the day. He's a small dog, and for sixteen years has walked off leash. He does everything I need him to do, and knows the boundaries. I've never felt the need to crush his personality, and that decision has paid dividends. My dog is happy, healthy and fulfilled. He has been going to doggy daycare for years - at the same place, due to my shiftwork. I've never received one complaint about his behavior. At daycare he walks on leash - and that's fine as well. - I call myself his carer - not his owner, and take full responsibility for him, his health and behavior.
What a cute dog.
I can see that that dog knows who’s the boss as he carries on during the video. Hahaha. Happy pooch.
Guilty as charged. I do sometimes let my dog be a dog. Thanks for watching!
Your fur baby, Jack looks so much like my sweet boy, TBone!
I walk my dog every day twice and I do NOT use a leash. He is well behaved and follows my directives and a very happy dog too.
Clearly your dog loves you! 🤣🤣
A walk is helpful to get your dog's bowels moving, preventing home accidents. It's also mental stimulation, where they can sniff what's going on in the neighborhood. It even forces me to get up off the couch and do a little exercise!
We walk our dog off the line, 4 times a day. Two walks are 40 minutes and 2 walks 15 - 20 minutes. The walks could be done in half the time but we know dogs like to sniff .
I don't have a dog but what you said makes sense.
I walk my dogs 5-7 times a day(off leash), not only for the potty breaks, but it also a bonding exercise...
Been doing this for 20yrs, I'm on my 5th and 6th dog at this point...
You are a rare breed dog owner in my experience. Good on you!
I ask my dog if he wants to go for a sniff ..not a walk. He is always enthusiastic. Doesn’t mind going on the same route as the smells may have changed.👍❤️🐕🦺
Aw I do the same thing!! “Wanna go for a sniff?!” 😂
Good stuff, thank you. I look forward to more , but I’ll miss anything you put on Twitter X whatever….
I post on X, but I also post all of those same videos here. Thanks for watching!
Gorgeous dog
He's a looker. Thanks for watching!
My dog takes me for a walk
We call it an adventure walk.
My dog, Bella, and I walk a mile every morning. She loves sniffing everything and getting her business done, which I pick up. I get my daily exercise that keeps me mobile, I’m 77. We both love it and she expects it.
All aggression is fear based ... words of wisdom
Thanks! I get a lot of flack from other trainers over that statement. But I stand by it. Thanks for watching!
The sensory exercise of stopping smelling things is every bit as important as physical exercise for dogs' well-being. Don't begrudge them that indulgence.
I agree 100% and would never recommend skipping the smells.
Great video and honest one for sure.
my dog gets a 10 min early morning walk which is just a sniff and crap. Lunchtime we go to the park and for an hour she chases a remote control car or drone. Then when she is tired we go for a 30 min long leash walk around the park teaching leave, follow, sit, stay, recall etc. then in the afternoon we go to the dog park for 1.5 hours and another 30 min walk.
Jack’s gorgeous! What breed is he, or is he a pound dog?
I found him on the side of the highway. But I'm pretty sure he's a Pitbull / Lab mix. He loves the birds! Thanks for asking!
@@JaimieScott OMG, that’s insane! Well you both got lucky then! He looks like he has some boofy Amstaf in him, just wasn’t sure if he was a specific breed I didn’t know about. Turns out he’s the best breed there is - Rescue ❤️
It's hard to believe that my dog thought walks were only for structure when he got so excited when he realized we were going for a walk.
Your dog is ace ❤
For a dog to have structure in its life is important. I don't think you went far enough in your explanation in this video. Yes it's important that your dog understands who is in charge. That is necessary for their safety. However, I have a neighbor who has had his dog "professionally" trained. The dog walks at his owners heels and does not pull on its leash at all. It keeps perfect pace with his owner. The dog hardly looks left or right. Now please tell me, how much fun do you think the dog is having? Dogs do need exercise because it is good for their health and ours. But we have to let a dog be a dog. Walks are fun for dogs if we let nature take its course and let them go where their nose leads them. That is why I make my dogs walk for a good distance but I also let them guide me to where they want to go and smell. With his balanced method you accomplish two things,: exercise and bonding fun experience for the dog
AKC says that 15 minutes of good sniffing will provide as much stimulus to their brain as physical excercise. The sniff is the thing.
I agree. But if you watch my videos on Energy Management either sniffing OR physical exercise alone will not tire out a dog. Most dogs need BOTH and AT THE SAME TIME. That is 10 times more effective! Thanks for watching!
Biden agrees.
@@mikejohn0088. 🤣
@@JaimieScott Kinda my point is to allow the sniff. I see way too many folks making their dog walk in a straight line forever. Poor doggies want to sniff!! My guy is so scent driven that the sniff is critical to him for his happiness.
@@nitab1971 I 100% agree that sniffing is extremely important. I may not have said it in this video, but I emphasize this in many videos. Dogs need FREQUENT opportunities to sniff and pee, but it should be WHERE and WHEN you say. Thanks for watching!
Eventhough my dog is 16 and has a hard time walking most of the time. I still walk him multiple times a day. Not as far or long as we used to but still get him out.
Jack hurt his shoulder playing yesterday and can't walk today. I can relate. This is one very challenging aspect of dog ownership as our dogs age. Thanks for watching!
My dog knows I’m not the one calling the shots.
I call it my dog’s “sniff break”, like a smokers smoke break lol.
Exercising your dog is good therapy for them. dogs actually enjoy the outdoors more than we do.
You aren't kidding! I can stay inside on a hot day for many hours. If my dog doesn't get out every few hours he starts twitching. Thanks for watching!
Gee what a concept. This video's message that its really not about exercise. OF COURSE IT IS!!! All living things need to move and breath and sweat and use their muscles. This human on this video is anti exercise because he apparently doesn't "get it" as far as the benefits for humans either. Its for mental health, for nerves, and all that I just mentioned.
@@sueprator9314 I think you may have misunderstood me. I'm not saying that exercise is not important for dogs. And for most dogs, walks are the only exercise they get, you are correct. I'm simply saying that walks shouldn't be a dog's exercise regimen as they are not effective for that and they can serve a much more important role.
@@sueprator9314, I totally agree! There is so much more to taking your dog out than just discipline.
It 100 degrees so I make sure I throw tennis balls indoors down a long hallway on carpet.Or a fun game o!f hide and seek gets our heart rate up.A least 2 playtime sessons a day even if its short if your not able. An early morning walk or after rain that cools the asphalt for . Do the hand test in this heat.
“ Of all the creatures that walk the face of the earth,
Dogs have chosen us, And us alone, to share their lives with.
May we prove worthy of such a gift.”
~~~ Anonymous ~~~
God spelled backward = Dog.
Jack is the happiest of hippopuppies.
I wish everyone knew to walk their dogs each day. We do daily walks two or three times each day and once a week take everyone up to a sniffspot playspace to run wrestle explore and just dog .
Thanks for noticing! He's the most well-adjusted dog I've ever met and I've been training dog owners for the past 20 years!
what a sweetie...(the dog) lol.
My grandpuppy is hard for me to walk. She will get distracted and take off pulling me with her (at 2 yo she is about 40 kg). She has pulled me over twice. I can’t even take her to the dog park anymore as she growls and snaps at the other dogs if they come near me, even her friends and even gets out of a muzzle (she is quite intelligent and usually picks things up quickly). She had a hard start to life with her own mother attacking the pups killing off half the litter. My son bought her home and later found out that she was only 4.5 weeks old. She has also been attacked as a pup by another dog on a walk and by a small white fluffy dog at her first time to a dog park. She is such a friendly dog to humans, but it is a shame she can’t enjoy her own species as much. Even obedience classes haven’t got her behaviour better towards other canines.
I'm sorry to hear that. Although you don't have to accept that if you don't want to. Obedience classes tend to be pretty worthless for changing behaviors like dog aggression or reactivity. A good board and train program or behaviorist should be able to change those behaviors easily. The hard part is finding one. Be very careful if you decide to start looking and read LOTS of client reviews and talk to actual people that have used the trainer.
Any suggestions for a 2 year old pup that has become fearful of walks? Like a lot of dogs he doesn’t like sudden loud noises. Recently motorcycles, large trucks and backfires freak him out, which didn’t bother him previously.
Too many to go into here, but like any fear you have to ease him into it VERY slowly rewarding calm-submissive behavior every opportunity. Maybe start ooff just getting him to like it when you get out the leash or even walk toward the leash. Reward with meat and make the increments VERY small so he never gets near going over threshold.
Dogs get bored too. My dog is ready to go on his walk first thing in the morning, like clock work.we both enjoy it. 15 mins.
My furboy requires walking on a leash 2x/daily to poop will not go otherwise; it’s important for him to get the exercise and stimulation even if it makes me uncomfortable (heat/humidity🥵, mosquitoes😡, ants,😡,stickers-he will not remove them himself)😩
And pay attention to your dog while walking it not your cellphone.
Don't even get me started!
How come when I take myself for 20 walks a day it tires me out one bit?
The short answer -- you aren't a dog! These guys have MANY abilities that vastly exceed our own.
Dog walks are for stimulation. Sniffing helps release endorphins. Very good for their wellbeing.
I mean I think both me and my dog know I'm not in control and it doesn't take a walk to do it. He's not in control either. We're mutual disasters.
Is your Dog a Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
Just a mix. I found him, but I think he is a lab / pitbull mix.
Thanks for replying 👍@@JaimieScott
Birds fly. Fish Swim. Dogs walk.
Sorry but I disagree with the comment that when you want to go, he has to listen.
What about when he wants to "go" and you don't listen? You get poop in the house.
My dog refused to go in when I wanted to tonight in fact. A few moments later, she pooped. If I had been all macho and tried to make my dog listen to me, I'd be cleaning up a mess right now.
Point is you're not the alpha, you're in a relationship and you should listen if you expect respect. Works for pets and humans.
An excellent point. Every rule has an exception and thanks for pointing out this one. Yes, I totally agree, all dog owners owe it to their dog to pay close attention and take cues from their dogs.
walks are for zen
I don't understand why people get dogs and don't walk them daily.
You and me both.
I'd take my dogs for 3 walks each day. I also took them to a school yard, so they could chase their ball.