I have a sweet, playful and energetic year old toy poodle named Thor. I take him out once in the morning and evening to go potty and he gets an hour long walk at noon everyday. Recently, I have been reading dog training books which insist that dogs need a lot more exercise than I have been giving my little guy. I never thought of it as a problem as Thor is constantly chasing his toys around the apartment.
Is an hour long walk a day enough or do dogs need more exercise? Do small dogs need the same amount of exercise as big dogs?

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It depends on the energy level of the dog, even small breeds such as terriers can need lots of exercise and you can get big dogs who are low energy and don't need much, although there are exceptions in every breed.

If he lies down when you come home, he's had enough exercise!

Low energy up to an hour a day, moderate energy 1-2 hours a day and high energy 3 hours, possibly more a day.

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• That's fine because mine a Pitbull puppy and a 1 walk is good. Please she run around in the house anyways...


• It sound to me like you are giving your little guy plenty of exercise. My little dog cannot keep up with our big dog. Like children you have to treat them differently.


• Like people animals need exercise too...... You are giving your pup plenty of exercise and Little dogs don't need as much exercise. How many steps do you take verses your dog to get to the same destination? You are doing a GREAT job and your pup seems to be a happy well adjusted dog.