Are long daily walks good for my GSD's heart and overall health?

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Is walking two hours each time twice a day is good for 2 yr old gsd or bad does walking alot keeps dog away from heart diseases and heart attack? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 11 months old

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

That amount of walking is WONDERFUL for mental health and maintain good muscle mass. Many German Shepards are under worked, bored, and start having behavioral problems are Bruno's age because of it. However, dogs don't suffer the same types of heart diseases that humans do (no heart attacks), so the walking isn't going to help with that specifically. Thanks for using Pet Coach and keep up those great walks!

Are long daily walks good for my GSD's heart and overall health?

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