Walking your pets?

[Alex]

For those who have pets, do you consider walking them part of your exercise routine? Walking in general has so many benefits to your physical and mental well being, but I feel it's even more beneficial if you can share the experience with another animal. What do you think?

 

[Shortie]

I have always had cats and they are not always as easy to take out to walk like dogs are unless you take them out for walks from a young age and they get used to it.

I will admit, getting out and walking even just for a little can have great benefits for your health and mental well-being.

 

[MamaFrankie]

My pet cannot be walked as he is a fish! I cannot walk a dog anyway as I am housebound with agoraphobia.

 

[Dismal_Bliss]

I have a dog that is just over a year old and during the summer months we would go to the dog park. But now that it gets dark early and we don't get home in time, I have to start walking her instead. I am not complaining because the extra walking would be good for me too.

And she's a good girl. I have her offleash trained and she stays right by my side in heel position.

 

[ZandraJoi]

We live on acreage so I take 2 to 3 walks with our dog daily. Longer & more when it’s in the warmer months as I don’t care for the cold. We sometimes go to off-leash trails for something different.

 

[Heatman]

Personally, I don't consider it an exercise for me but it's sure as hell a good exercise for my dog especially when he gets to run around in the park so much more than he can do at home.

 

[Maria]

I do not have pets but when ever I am at my parents' house, I like to walk my parents' dog, especially in the evening. My parents live in a countryside and it is a pleasure to walk a dog in the farm.

 

[Thomas10s]

I've walked my father's dog several times. I enjoyed doing it. If and when I get my own dog, I'm going to make out time to be taking him for a walk every evening.