{"id":11733,"date":"2023-01-25T13:34:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T21:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/napahumane.org\/?p=11733"},"modified":"2023-02-21T13:58:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T21:58:48","slug":"putting-paws-to-the-pavement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napahumane.org\/putting-paws-to-the-pavement\/","title":{"rendered":"Putting Paws to the Pavement"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s National Walk Your Dog Month! Dogs are active, curious animals, so a walk is just about the best thing in the world for a dog. Not to ignore all the obvious physiological health reasons walking is good for both you and your furry friend, several unexpected benefits come with a daily walk.<\/p>\n

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\nIt Keeps Their Brain Active<\/strong>
\nA dog is a pack animal and, as such, is always looking out for the good of the unit. When you travel outside the safety of the family “den,”\u00a0their senses are heightened, and they are alert for potential danger,\u00a0fun, or friends. This is a lot of new stimuli they have to process. They are also exposed to new smells, which gets them in touch with some of their hereditary traits and instincts.<\/p>\n

It Creates A Bond<\/strong>
\nYour dog won’t forget you’re out there exploring with them, too. And you are the individual looking out\u00a0for bicycles, cars, and other potentially frightening obstacles\u00a0and toward parks and playgrounds and positive things. So, a\u00a0walk habitually confirms that you are a good leader, strengthening your dog’s devotion.<\/p>\n

It Relaxes Them<\/strong>
\nUltimately, this creates calm, curious, friendly behavior. The more your\u00a0dog feels safe and has a good leader, the happier and more relaxed it will be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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