Does walking help arthritis in dogs?

Walking has many benefits for people living with arthritis. Consistency, such as sticking to daily walks, is key when it comes to gaining the benefits of exercise. Numerous studies have shown benefits of increased physical activity from dog walking, from potentially reducing anxiety to easing the impacts of COPD to an association with lower rates of cardiovascular disease. That is particularly good news for people with arthritis, because research also has shown that for every one pound lost reduces pressure on weight-bearing joints by four pounds. Eager canine companions virtually guarantee that their humans walk daily, even when you’re tempted to stay home because of flares, lousy weather or plain old laziness.