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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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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

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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