Walk Your Dog!
Some of you have apparently NOT been listening! A report in Mail Online reads: “One in five dog owners [is] too lazy give their pets a daily walk.” The article goes on to say that, while veterinarians recommend daily walks for all dogs for both physical and mental stimulation, many dog owners feel their dogs “get enough” exercise by simply walking around the back yard.
Here’s a quote in the article from Caroline Kisko, the Kennel Club Secretary
“Too many dogs are not getting the exercise that they need, which can reduce both the length and quality of their life. The problem is that people think dogs get enough exercise walking around their back garden. But anyone who knows dogs, knows that they will walk around for a while but then sit down by the back door. It’s a legal requirement that an owner has to meet their dog’s daily needs. And that means they need at least one walk of 30 to 40 minutes every day – and ideally a second one. It is one of the responsibilities of owning a dog.”
Now that wise Caroline knows Fit As Fido! If you’re one of those people who has not yet made dog walking an important part of your daily routine, check out Walk It Off in Bark Magazine for some facts on WHY it’s essential to walk every day and HOW to fit walking into an already busy routine.
And if you haven’t ordered your copy of Fit As Fido yet, just click on the Buy The Book link to get your copy personally paw-tographed by my wheaten terriers for you or your loved one. You can also download a free Fit As Fido walking diary to help get you started.
Walking your dog is necessary and it’s easy — the Fit As Fido way!
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Amen to this. At FIDO Friendly magazine, we are advocates of exercising with Fido. This is so elemental and crucial. I always tell people if you want a pet you don’t need to exercise, get a fish. Or a pet rock maybe. Not a dog. TY for this post. I found you on the blog hop btw.
Terrific! Great meeting you! Hop back often!