For a very young puppy, a walk may be enough exercise to tire them out for a few hours.
But for an adolescent dog a walk just won't cut it. Unless you are speed-walking. And then you better go several miles in order to tire out your dog.
If you want a dog that will SLEEP (or at least be calm) while you are at work all day you need to TIRE THEM OUT.
Spend 15 - 20 minutes throwing the ball and having them RUN to get it and bring it back. I'm not talking about throwing it 20 or 30 feet. Get a Chuck it and throw that ball a good 50 - 100 FEET!!
Take the dog for a bike ride (with the proper equipment) and set the pace so they are trotting. Put in a good 20 - 30 minute round trip.
THOSE are ways to tire out your adolescent dog. Walks just aren't enough.
But for an adolescent dog a walk just won't cut it. Unless you are speed-walking. And then you better go several miles in order to tire out your dog.
If you want a dog that will SLEEP (or at least be calm) while you are at work all day you need to TIRE THEM OUT.
Spend 15 - 20 minutes throwing the ball and having them RUN to get it and bring it back. I'm not talking about throwing it 20 or 30 feet. Get a Chuck it and throw that ball a good 50 - 100 FEET!!
Take the dog for a bike ride (with the proper equipment) and set the pace so they are trotting. Put in a good 20 - 30 minute round trip.
THOSE are ways to tire out your adolescent dog. Walks just aren't enough.