1. Too tired after coming home from work and just want to relax
Tip: Taking
even a short walk can re-energize you and help you leave work behind
for the evening. You will feel better if you get it out of the way
right when you walk in the door. Have the leash and shoes waiting and
just do it! Or try walking before work if that is possible. A little
walk in the morning always helps make a day brighter.
2. No time--too busy!
Tip: Each
week take a look at your schedule. Ask yourself "when could I squeeze
in a 15 minute walk?". Put a few walks on your calendar: Date with
Buddy. C'mon you can do it!
3. My dog gets plenty of exercise in the yard all day.
Tip:
When a dog is left in the yard, most of the time all they do is sleep.
Dogs are pack animals and want to be with you. Going for a walk is a
lot more than exercise for a dog. Think of it as "reading the
newspaper". Dogs love to cruise the neighborhood, sniff all around and
mark their territory. It's also special bonding time with you that they
may not get any other time of the day.