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Post by admin on Feb 23, 2019 23:48:40 GMT
Come rain or shine, walking a dog is one of the many responsibilities that comes with pet ownership. In fact, The Kennel Club say that the average adult dog needs at least 30 minutes of exercise each day to stay fit and healthy. But, in rather sad and shocking news, a study by dog food company Forthglade, has revealed that less than half of UK dog owners walk their dog on a daily basis, with the average weekday walk being under 20 minutes long. The survey found that: 20% of owners said their dog didn't like the wet weather 4% explained they wanted to avoid getting dirty Their reasons for not walking their dogs enough were cited as: being too tired after work not having enough time wanting to stay warm in the dry Dog owning brings many benefits to our lives – the physical and mental health boosts of the increased exercise associated with dog walking is certainly one of them. If you need more convincing, read our full list of the health benefits of owning a dog.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/pets/less-than-half-of-dogs-get-daily-walk Feb 22 2019 |
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Post by admin on Feb 23, 2019 23:57:19 GMT
On the back of that story they said that in Italy it was illegal not to walk your dog. I don't know if that's the case but it sounds a bloody good idea.
Asked how it is policed, they thought that it'd be up to people to shop their neighbours etc!
Well I know two near me who have dogs that I never see out walking so I'd happily get that looked at. Mine gets out twice a day 24/7. Only exceptions being if I'm ill or it's really nasty outside, particularly if dangerously slippy underfoot.
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Post by Hodgy on Feb 24, 2019 22:02:26 GMT
Dogs definitely need to burn daily energy. Never understood the 1mph walk round the block. It’s great to see them so happy, running free, off lead on a big field. The added bonus is he will then  8pm to 10am 👏 |
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Post by admin on Feb 25, 2019 8:12:47 GMT
Dogs definitely need to burn daily energy. Never understood the 1mph walk round the block. It’s great to see them so happy, running free, off lead on a big field. The added bonus is he will then 8pm to 10am 👏 My dog's happy, is never off the lead when out and is well satisfied with a couple of 20 or 30min 1 mph trips out per day (gets down the park & Ferry regularly but needs must during the autumn/winter). I feel sorry for the dogs who are run round the block on a short leash at pace. A dog needs time to sniff and explore at his or her own pace. I only like to see then running free and off the lead when they return to call, don't bother other animals or people and out of sight, out of mind, doesn't mean that they can dump anywhere without the need to bag it. Of course, if it's an enclosed field that deals with these issues then that's a bonus. Having said that, this is about poor animals who'd love a walk round the block (more likely by my method than because the owner needs to get it out of the way). |
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Post by Hodgy on Feb 25, 2019 21:11:27 GMT
Dogs definitely need to burn daily energy. Never understood the 1mph walk round the block. It’s great to see them so happy, running free, off lead on a big field. The added bonus is he will then 8pm to 10am 👏 My dog's happy, is never off the lead when out and is well satisfied with a couple of 20 or 30min 1 mph trips out per day (gets down the park & Ferry regularly but needs must during the autumn/winter). I feel sorry for the dogs who are run round the block on a short leash at pace. A dog needs time to sniff and explore at his or her own pace. I only like to see then running free and off the lead when they return to call, don't bother other animals or people and out of sight, out of mind, doesn't mean that they can dump anywhere without the need to bag it. Of course, if it's an enclosed field that deals with these issues then that's a bonus. Having said that, this is about poor animals who'd love a walk round the block (more likely by my method than because the owner needs to get it out of the way). That’s good to hear - I certainly bow down to your far superior knowledge and experience as a dog owner. A very caring one at that. Also agree that dogs need to sniff and explore at their own pace. I just love to finish the walk on the big field (only when alone or with other familiar walkers), completely naked (not me), running so free. My boy loves to run. I don’t let him go too far and always clear all dumps, even those from irresponsible owners 😡. To your original point. My neighbours have two dogs that I have never seen walking the village. Hopefully they get their exercise elsewhere. |
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Post by admin on Feb 26, 2019 14:38:50 GMT
and always clear all dumps, even those from irresponsible owners 😡. Ooh that's one up on me. I can't bring myself to do that even if the pile is next to that I'm picking up. I don't know what I expect to be different? Only difference being that it's not quite as warm  |
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Post by Hodgy on Feb 26, 2019 21:41:48 GMT
and always clear all dumps, even those from irresponsible owners 😡. Ooh that's one up on me. I can't bring myself to do that even if the pile is next to that I'm picking up. I don't know what I expect to be different? Only difference being that it's not quite as warm Ha ha 😂 not quite as warm. It’s mainly the discarded bagged and wrapped. |
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8pm to 10am 👏