I suspect the need to get outside for some dogs is not necessarily to do anything, but simply to prove they can get outside. It makes home a bit less of a prison if you can go outside, more or less, on demand.
I know that some people consider a 10 minute walk adequate, but I certainly do not. I always took my dogs out for a brisk walk for 30 minutes, twice a day. I know they enjoyed those walks and always knew when I was getting ready to go out. They would be there at the back door, prancing around impatiently until I got my walking shoes on. The rest of the time, if nature called to them, they would be let out into the fenced-in back yard for however long they wanted to be out there. I know that none of this is truly freedom for dogs, but true freedom means your dogs are left to roam free, never knowing where their next meal was coming from or where they could sleep undisturbed.
Carmy my Lab loves to retreive. Our dog park is closed, But trails remain open. I walk her a mile to the beach. She relieves tennis balls that I throw and then we walk back. It takes about an hour, but she could go all day, she has so much energy.
The late Samantha, a springer spaniel, loved going out for long walks — that had to include her various treat stops — stores that let her in to get a small treat and at this one small bakery, a little French bread. She was a great girl. : )
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
dogs’ll be dogs
Algolei I over 4 years ago
I’m suddenly glad dogs can’t actually talk.
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Yep that is just about how it goes down at our house ! But the girls do enjoy getting out :-)
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
I suspect the need to get outside for some dogs is not necessarily to do anything, but simply to prove they can get outside. It makes home a bit less of a prison if you can go outside, more or less, on demand.
sfreader1 over 4 years ago
I know that some people consider a 10 minute walk adequate, but I certainly do not. I always took my dogs out for a brisk walk for 30 minutes, twice a day. I know they enjoyed those walks and always knew when I was getting ready to go out. They would be there at the back door, prancing around impatiently until I got my walking shoes on. The rest of the time, if nature called to them, they would be let out into the fenced-in back yard for however long they wanted to be out there. I know that none of this is truly freedom for dogs, but true freedom means your dogs are left to roam free, never knowing where their next meal was coming from or where they could sleep undisturbed.
NORTHIDAHO over 4 years ago
It is quality time spent with the pack leader.
ArtShapiro. over 4 years ago
That pink house must be pretty dismal inside, with no windows.
cleokaya over 4 years ago
Carmy my Lab loves to retreive. Our dog park is closed, But trails remain open. I walk her a mile to the beach. She relieves tennis balls that I throw and then we walk back. It takes about an hour, but she could go all day, she has so much energy.
Rolf Rykken Premium Member over 4 years ago
The late Samantha, a springer spaniel, loved going out for long walks — that had to include her various treat stops — stores that let her in to get a small treat and at this one small bakery, a little French bread. She was a great girl. : )