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How far and how often should I walk my dog for proper exercise?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How many times in a day I have to take my dog to walk and how many kilometre I have to take my pet in one time

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 6th, 2017

That really depends on the breed, age, and personality of your dog. Some dogs need a lot more exercise than others. If you have a very active dog than you should probably take him/her on a couple walks a day for at least 30 minutes but if you have a small breed dog than he/she may not need that much exercise. You may also need to play with your dog off leash a few times a day, depending on the breed.

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