Walking Your Dog Is Beneficial, And Here Are The Reasons Why!

• Walking your dog is one way to bond and build respect and mutual trust. Trust is important in every relationship no matter what it may be. Without trust, your relationship is bound to fail. The more time you allot for your dog, the more he will feel safer around you and the more he will love you. Your mere participation in walks makes them feel more loved since you get to explore with them.

• Walking is one way to keep you and your dog’s weight at bay. Of course, you need to have regular walks. As a form of exercise, it can help burn excess fats and lets you and your dog achieve a healthy body mass index, along with other activities and a balanced diet.

• Walking help alleviate stress. A good walk can help alleviate stress among humans and dogs alike due to the change of scenery. Dogs get to sniff, hear, see, taste and feel other things that not usually around the house. You get to breath fresh air and it takes your mind somewhere you can divert your attention to.

• Walking your dog outside while the sun out helps both of you absorb vitamin D. Vitamin D is good for us humans as it helps to absorb calcium and also promotes bone growth. For dogs, it helps relieves joint pain for senior dogs, helps them sleep better and promotes serotonin production.

Which of the following benefits came as a surprise? Which ones do you already know? Can you name more benefits that walking your dog has to offer? Let us know in the comment below! And don’t forget to subscribe, tag and share this with all your dog-loving friends!

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