The Benefits of Walking for Sports Dogs and You

One of my biggest joys is walking my dogs.

It is like my daily dose of therapy, where I feed my soul.

I love watching them just ‘be dogs’. They can have freedom because of their life skills. Because I have control means their world gets bigger.

Training a reliable recall, no matter the distraction is a massive part of this.

I am constantly investing in my recall on a walk, so it becomes part of the experience.

I may reinforce with high value food, or it may be an opportunity to run with the other dogs, or meet a familiar face on a walk. Reinforcement doesn’t just have to be one thing.

It also is incredibly important for sports dogs, as it allows them down time. It helps strengthen your relationship and for me, is the essence of why I own dogs.

Enjoy your walks! – Kamal