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The walkingdog journal

Field notes on
walking your dog.

Breed deep-dives, life-stage guides, routines that stick. Written by dog people, reviewed by vets, honest about what we don't know.

▸ Featured · Breed guides
How much walking does a Border Collie really need?
The short answer is more than you think. The long answer involves sheepdog trials, mental exercise, and why a tired collie is still a thinking collie.
Apr 18, 2026 · 7 MIN READ
Breed guides
The Frenchie paradox: short walks, real stakes
French Bulldogs need less walking than most breeds — but what they need, they really need. Heat, pacing, and the anatomy of a flat face.
Apr 11, 2026 5 min read →
Life stage
When is a dog senior? Reading the signs before the walks get short
Seven-ish, for most breeds. Bigger dogs get there faster. What to watch for, and how to adjust without your dog noticing.
Apr 03, 2026 6 min read →
Routines
Rainy-day routines: indoor substitutes that actually count
Sniff games, tug, stair work, training. A rough conversion chart from indoor minutes to walk-equivalent minutes.
Mar 27, 2026 6 min read →
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Health
The ten-week plan for an overweight dog
A slow ramp beats sprints. Body-condition score self-check, weekly targets, and why the scale is the last thing to move.
Mar 20, 2026 9 min read →
Puppies
The puppy five-minute rule: floor, not law
Where the rule came from, which breeds it bends for, and why treating it as a ceiling often fails both the puppy and the owner.
Mar 13, 2026 6 min read →
Disclaimer — walkingdog.io provides general guidance based on breed, age, weight, and activity research. It is not veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary. If your dog shows signs of illness, lameness, unusual fatigue, or behavioural change, consult your vet. Heat, humidity, and surface conditions can all affect safe walking duration. Adjust accordingly.