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Is your dog actually getting exercise on your walks?

Or is he just reading the neighborhood newspaper?

BeyondVetMed Insider - October 2026

This is where I share what I actually tell my clients when they’re sitting in front of me with their dog - real concerns, real questions, real answers. No fluff.


Hi there,

Fall is finally here, and for many of our dogs, especially the older ones, that means cooler temperatures for more comfortable walks, and a little more enthusiasm when the leash comes out.

But here's a question:


Is your dog actually getting exercise on your walks…or are they just reading the neighborhood newspaper?


You know what I mean. Sniff this bush. Pee on that tree. Wander over here. Stop and investigate something incredibly important that you cannot see.

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