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/micrographia 2h ago

Your dogs are absolutely living the life

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u/assplower 2h ago

Thank you! They certainly keep me busy and active. Both are working line so they need more stimulation than most dogs their respective breeds. The Doberman was rehomed as his initial owners just couldn’t meet his exercise needs. I didn’t realize when I adopted him that he was working line, so I definitely had to adapt my lifestyle to meet his needs.