Is one dog walk a day enough exercise to keep my dog healthy?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old
Am I a bad pet owner if I don't take my dog on walk twice thrice a day ? because I take bruno on walk once a day only in the morning for 45minutes And some times I skip for a day also if I am not well does this gonna make his lifespan short ? Will he die soon due to less walk ? I am worried
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Published on February 28th, 2017
You are not a bad pet owner if you don't walk your dog twice a day. Walking him for 45 minutes once a day should provide enough exercise. If you aren't well and need to skip a day, it will not negatively affect Bruno. Sometimes, I skip a day walking my dogs, too!
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Published on July 30th, 2017
The good standard of exercise for dogs depends on breed, size and age. Given that Bruno is very young and a larger active breed, the best recommendation would be two 30 minute walks per day. This will help keep his heart, muscles and other organs in best working order. Exercise also helps to promote mental health in dogs. The reality is that it can be very difficult to manage daily exercise. So, although it is the best recommendation, it seems like you are walking Bruno a fair amount. If he seems happy and healthy I would continue to just do the best you can. Keep the goal of a daily walk in mind, even if it's very short, but also know that some excercise is better then no exercise. If you can't manage a walk everyday, outdoor time in parks, or socialising with other dogs, will also benefit Bruno.
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