Your dog loves to head out for a walk so you make sure you are there to offer this to her each and every day. However, you don’t quite understand why this is so important to her. Is there a reason behind the desire to head out and about?

Your pet needs to get enough exercise to stay healthy and her walks are a great way to help her get this. She likely isn’t aware of the fact that her body needs this but knows that exercise feels good and getting a change of scenery is fun. Things are always changing outdoors and your pet wants to know what’s going on in the world around her. This offers her the mental stimulation she needs to keep her mind engaged with lots of different aspect in her environment. For more information, please contact your local Salem, VA veterinarian.