What happens when the leash comes out at your house? If you said nothing, than you’re definitely not walking your dog enough. Dogs should know what it means when you grab the leash – they can hardly wait with all the excitement.

Scottsdale BARK will bring that excitement to your dog by helping with your dog-walking. Dogs need exercise outside through a walk, in addition to needing social interaction and mental stimulation. Benefits of Daily Walks Daily walks provide your dog with positive attention from you and a chance to be with you doing something he loves. The mental stimulation your dog gets by investigating every smell, sight and sound along the way is as important as the physical workout.

Scottsdale BARK is here to take care of your dog-walking, because we understand how dog-owners are not always around when dogs need attention and exercise. A walk is a great opportunity to practice obedience skills with your dog and reinforces that bond between you. When you encounter another dog or person it gives your dog the opportunity to practice appropriate social skills. Walking is the best exercise for any age or lifestyle. Even a dog with a large yard needs to walk as he may not be inclined to exercise without you. Apartment dogs should ideally get out four times a day and dogs with small fenced-in areas, two or three times a day.

Twenty-minutes (or more) is a good amount of time to aim for but realistically what ever you can fit in will be beneficial. We have owned dogs that lived in apartments, and they absolutely need several walks a day to suffice. If you live in an apartment with your dog – and you work – than Scottsdale BARK is here to help!