Do dogs actually enjoy walks?

Dogs enjoy protecting their territory, so yes, a regular walk has its benefits. Not all dogs enjoy a walk. Some dogs get bored if they only get one or two routes. Dogs Can get bored over anything that’s too routine. Mix up your walk locations. Find activities that excite your dog with a sense of adventure. However, rather than being bored, it would seem to be safe to assume that a dog would love walking on the same route because they would recognize everything and feel safe. If they are male, they would also be able to smell their own urine on trees that they have marked. And all dogs can scent where another dog has been. I believe that dogs need stimulation and if you live in an area where you can let a dog off the lead to do “dog-like” things then your dog won’t get too bored doing the same walk over and over.

As any dog owner knows, there are few activities that excite a dog more than the chance to go on a nice, long stroll. But why do dogs love to go for walks, a dog’s natural tendency is to remain active, and so they are naturally excited at the opportunity to get the exercise and mental stimulation that a walk provides. In addition, dogs are social animals; for a dog, a walk means more time to spend with his best friend and pack leader—you. Dogs love to walk because they know instinctively that it's good for them. Walking your dog helps them stay healthy, provides a chance for him to explore, and promotes a sense of bonding between you and your pet. Giving your dog a chance to see the wider world provides him with a mental health boost, too. Covering fresh ground on a walk lets your dog investigate new and interesting sights, smells, and sounds. Just like humans, exercise helps boost a dog’s natural hormone levels that reduce stress and promote his mental well being.

Usually, if a walk was good, a dog gets enough mental stimulation and physical exercise, but does not end up exhausted. After a truly nice walk, a dog would usually be calm, relaxed and want to rest quietly. All dogs are different and have different needs. A little consideration from our side and some effort to arrange proper walks can go a long way in improving our dogs well being. If some of the above happens, it's good to think about how the walks are arranged. Was the walk too long, Was the place too busy with stimuli, Is the dog in good health, Is the dog wearing comfortable equipment.