The Benefits of Dog Walking

The Heart and Stroke Foundation has always promoted a daily walk to lower your risk of heart disease. Now they encourage pet owners to use Fido for motivation.

The most obvious benefit of dog walking is of course an adequate amount of exercise. Walking is wonderful for your health and your dog’s as well. Walking helps decrease your chance of heart attack, stroke, obesity, stress and makes for strong, healthy muscles and bones. Dogs are pack animals by nature, and rely on a system of leadership and hierarchy. Experts say that walking your dog with a dog harness and leash will help establish you as leader and keep your dog satisfied. Even if you have an older dog that has never been accustomed to leashes, a little practice is all it takes to master the ritual of the dog walk. Research has shown that walking your dog also makes you more approachable and helps with social skills.

Walking with your dog is more fun than walking alone. It’s the easiest and cheapest method to keep you and your dog fit and healthy. So get out there and start walking!