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 Walking your dog stabilizes him or her mentally and physically by letting them expend energy. If a dog doesn't get exercise beyond his yard, he or she will be bored and that can lead to behavior issues such as chewing, digging, etc.  Dogs have different energy levels. It's the high energy dogs that will use their boredom in destructive ways, and are more likely to suffer separation anxiety when you leave them home alone. Small dogs may not need as much exercise, but walking benefits them as well. One motto that has worked for me over the years is..."a tired dog is a good dog!"  Dog walking is not a substitute for proper obedience training however and if your dog is suffering from serious problems, you will need to contact your vet or an animal behavior specialist.

If you are looking for an excellent trainer in the Johnson County, Kansas area, contact Suezanne Law of Sympawtico Dog Training. She is caring, compassionate, and great at conveying the information you need to know to help you develop a better relationship with your dog. Check out her website at www.sympawtico.com.

One more thought...

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If I didn't have animals . . . .
I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.
My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.
All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of hair.
When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like a kennel.
When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through fuzzy bodies who beat me there.
I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted, without taking into consideration how much space several fur bodies would need to get comfortable.
I would not have strange presents under my Christmas tree -- dog bones, stuffed animals, toys, treats nor would I have to explain to people why I wrap them.
I would have money....and no guilt to go on a real vacation.
I would not be on a first-name basis with six veterinarians, as I put their yet-unborn grandkids thru college.
The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down,come, no, stay, and leave him/her/it ALONE.
My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or barriers.
My house would not look like a day care center, toys everywhere.
My pockets would not contain things like treats or an extra leash.
I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L,         F-R-I-S-B-E- E, W-A-L-K or T-R-E-A-T.                   I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside.
I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog/cat ties them down too much.
I'd look forward to spring and the melting of snow instead of dreading mud season.
I would not have to answer the question "Why do you have so many dogs/animals? " from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by someone as close to an angel as they will ever get.

How empty my life would be.

Dog walking is great for puppies...!