As much as we love our dogs, busy schedules, weather conditions, and daily stress can sometimes make it hard to find time for walks. However, Freshpet’s Dr. Aziza Glass has shared with DailyMail.com just how often you should be taking your dog out to ensure their physical and mental well-being.
Dr. Glass emphasizes that walks are more than just bathroom breaks—they are vital to your dog’s overall health. They offer dogs a chance to release built-up energy, experience new sights and smells, and even socialize with other dogs and people. These experiences contribute to their mental and physical well-being.
She suggests that most dogs need between 30 minutes to two hours of physical activity per day, which translates to roughly 5,000 to 8,000 steps for an average-sized dog. Of course, the exact amount of activity depends on your dog’s breed, age, energy level, and health. Dr. Glass concludes that one to two walks per day, if long enough, are typically sufficient to meet a dog’s exercise needs.
In addition to exercise, maintaining a healthy diet is crucial. Dr. Glass recommends feeding dogs a balanced diet that includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, and suggests Freshpet as an ideal choice.
While the exact number of walks can vary based on your dog’s needs, ensuring that each walk is stimulating and lengthy enough to meet their daily exercise requirement is key to keeping them happy and healthy.
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