Pet Walking | barbadospetcarers

Regular exercise with your pet is good for both you and your dog's health and can be great fun. There's nothing like an exercise partner who's waiting by the door with a wagging tail to keep you motivated!

Dog owners enjoy numerous health and social benefits by walking their dog a few times a week. Benefits include improved cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, stronger muscles and bones (built up by walking regularly), and decreased stress.

Dog walking tips

When you walk your dog:

Aim for 30 minute walks, five times per week.
Keep your dog on its leash in public areas, dogs should walk beside you not in front of you.
Supervise your dog around young children.
Take a plastic bag or scoop to clean up your dog’s poo.
Make sure your dog is properly identified.
Make sure your dog is desexed.
Avoid walking in extreme heat.
Take fresh water for you and your dog to drink.

Why Pet Walking?

A regular walk is vitally important for your pet's health too. Obesity in pets is associated with a number of medical complaints including osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, liver disease and insulin resistance

Most dogs need to be walked at least once each day, though some dogs, particularly very active dogs, may require more. The breed of dog you have, as well as its level of fitness and age, will also determine how long and how vigorous your walk should be. A walk can make a dog very happy. They love to check out the sights and smells and will really look forward to spending time with you. A dog that doesn't receive sufficient exercise can easily become bored or destructive

Choose your dog carefully

If you’re not very active, owning a dog could give you a very good reason to walk regularly. But before you rush out and buy a dog, plan your purchase. Make sure you choose a breed that’s appropriate to your lifestyle. For example, don’t buy a large active dog if you live in a small apartment or have limited mobility.

We Cater To All Types Of Pets

We also provide a free feeding services for the following pets, cats are a separate cost:

Birds
Guinna pigs
Hamster
Rabbits
Turtle
ferrets
sugar glider

For more information please contact Barbados Pet Care services at 1246-424-8509