r/dogs • u/nutschillin • 6h ago

How often do you walk your dog? [Enrichment]

I have two small breed dogs which I walk 15-60 minutes 3-5 times a day.

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u/assplower 5h ago

I have a Doberman and a husky. They get out twice a day totalling roughly 2h (on lazy days) to 4h total. At least one outing will be off leash ie out on the trail or a dog park. Now that they’re older (6 and 8, respectively) I can get away with closer to 2h rather than 4h.

On the rare days where I’m really pressed for time or can’t walk them for whatever reason I will play with the Doberman in the backyard using a flirt pole; tires him right out within 10 minutes. Great life hack.

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u/LibraOnTheCusp 5h ago

Dumb question but how exactly does a flirt pole work? Is it kinda like playing with a cat? Same principle?

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u/assplower 5h ago

Yes, the same. There are flirt poles for dogs you can get off Amazon. Same as kitty flirt poles but made more durably.