How do you tell if a dog is enjoying a walk?
Lurline Beier
2025-05-24 17:57:19
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He gets VERY excited, tail up and wagging, prancing around the door, mouth open and tongue out. Once out and walking, he usually keeps his tail curled up and trots a little behind me. His ears are perked forward. He always pulls ahead once we turn around and will usually run the last stretch home if I let him. If I take him to a local trail where he can be off leash, he prances more and seems more relaxed as he runs back and forth sniffing things while keeping up with me.
Dominique Witting
2025-05-24 17:42:35
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We should avoid pulling them because it doesn’t teach them what to do instead. If their lead is attached to their collar or a harness that does not fit them well then we can cause pain around their neck and chest. It’s important to try and look at things from our dogs perspective and even if we don’t feel something is scary – they may perceive it to be. Our dogs have incredible hearing and amazing sense of smell so they notice many things we don't. You can also make a note of when your dog does it and where so you can spot any patterns. Avoidant or inhibitory behaviour – what does this look like. This can include: Moving away, Hiding behind you, Sniffing the ground, Licking, Yawning, Scratching, Shaking off, Laying down with their leg up, Turning their head away, Panting, Tucking the tail under their body.
Dina DuBuque
2025-05-24 16:50:28
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Happy dogs enjoy playtime and walks, and most even love rides in cars.
When a dog is happy, their whole body and tail will look relaxed, and they quite often wiggle.
A happy dog’s whole body can wag along with their tail.
A happy dog will generally raise their tail slightly.
Happy dogs often appear to smile.
The mouth is soft and open, the corners of the mouth are turned up, and while some teeth may be visible, it’s not in an aggressive manner.
Happy dogs generally have higher pitched barks and bark for a shorter period of time than dogs that are agitated.
Happy dogs bounce from side to side or hop and dance, they may be happy to see their canine friends or their favorite people.
In a play bow, a dog lowers their chest to the ground but keeps their rear in the air, they are inviting play and want to interact.
Soft, relaxed ears and eyes, a wagging tail, puppy kisses, and a broad smile are signs that your dog is happy in the moment.
Merlin McDermott
2025-05-24 14:46:16
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Dogs can tell us a lot without actually talking.
For example, they can often tell us if a walk was good for them or if it was too much.
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.
By paying a bit more attention to their behaviour while on a walk or just after one, you'll be able to understand your pet's specific needs more, and you can adapt their walking routine to suit them.
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 dog's wellbeing.
Donald Walker
2025-05-24 14:42:57
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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. If a dog got overstimulated or exhausted, we would usually see some stress symptoms, which may include: Biting or pulling on the leash, Excessive digging, Picking up things from the ground, Over-reacting to stimuli, Not being able to settle after coming back home, for example running around, playing with toys, etc, Being physically exhausted. 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.
Christiana Wiza
2025-05-24 13:27:36
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Some dogs, like my boyfriend’s little Mini-Dachshund, are really obvious about what they want, he’ll just bark and run around and go straight to the door. Standing in Front of the Door is the most obvious sign that they want to go out now. The Alarm Clock Move is another sign, where they get really snuggly and cute or act like they want to play, and once you stand up, you’ll be promptly directed to the door, where you’ll be expected to go for a walk. Making Cute and Not-So-Cute Noises is also a sign, where they use all the noise-making tactics in their arsenal—barking, whimpering, or whining—to indicate they need to go out. The Pace is another good body language cue to head for the door, where a dog will start pacing back and forth as a sign of impatience and discomfort. The Stare can also be a sign, where they stare at you for such a long period of time, it might be a hint that they need to go outside. The Sniff Test is another hint, where they sniff around floors and in corners around the house when they’re getting ready to go. If your pup is suddenly extremely interested in the rug, it might also be a hint that it’s time to go outside.