When you walk your dog not only are you getting the benefits, but your dog is too.  Regular exercise improves your pet’s overall health; by increasing their regular exercise you will see a healthier and better-behaved pet.  Promoting a healthy heart, weight loss, muscle, and joint health.  Regular dog walking also improves your dog’s circulation. When you are too busy consider hiring a dog walker.  A healthier pet means less trips to the veterinarian.

Besides the health benefits, walking your dog daily will improve their behaviour and relieve boredom.  You will see less nuisances like barking, digging, chewing or destructive behaviour.  Overall bad habits are reduced or eliminated.  Your dog will also appreciate the mental stimulation and some socialization as they learn to interact with other people and pets.

With inflation so high and the cost-of-living soaring, reducing expenses for your pet may be critical.  By improving your pet’s overall health, you will see the benefits in your pocketbook and let’s face it, the more money you can save the better for you and your pet.