{"id":4480,"date":"2022-08-04T03:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T03:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T06:26:51","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T06:26:51","slug":"your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Your question: Should I walk my dog at night?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Your_question_Should_I_walk_my_dog_at_night\" title=\"Your question: Should I walk my dog at night?\">Your question: Should I walk my dog at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#What_time_should_you_walk_your_dog_at_night\" title=\"What time should you walk your dog at night?\">What time should you walk your dog at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#What_time_is_best_to_walk_a_dog\" title=\"What time is best to walk a dog?\">What time is best to walk a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Do_dogs_need_to_be_let_out_at_night\" title=\"Do dogs need to be let out at night?\">Do dogs need to be let out at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Can_dogs_hold_it_for_10_hours\" title=\"Can dogs hold it for 10 hours?\">Can dogs hold it for 10 hours?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_sniff_on_walks\" title=\"Should I let my dog sniff on walks?\">Should I let my dog sniff on walks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Is_a_2_hour_walk_too_long_for_a_dog\" title=\"Is a 2 hour walk too long for a dog?\">Is a 2 hour walk too long for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Should_I_walk_dog_before_or_after_breakfast\" title=\"Should I walk dog before or after breakfast?\">Should I walk dog before or after breakfast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#How_Long_Can_dogs_hold_their_pee\" title=\"How Long Can dogs hold their pee?\">How Long Can dogs hold their pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Do_dogs_get_bored_walking_the_same_route\" title=\"Do dogs get bored walking the same route?\">Do dogs get bored walking the same route?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#What_happens_if_you_dont_walk_your_dog\" title=\"What happens if you don\u2019t walk your dog?\">What happens if you don\u2019t walk your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Is_one_walk_a_day_enough_for_a_dog\" title=\"Is one walk a day enough for a dog?\">Is one walk a day enough for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Do_dogs_know_when_humans_are_sleeping\" title=\"Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?\">Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Why_is_my_dog_waking_me_up_at_3am\" title=\"Why is my dog waking me up at 3am?\">Why is my dog waking me up at 3am?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-should-i-walk-my-dog-at-night\/#Do_dogs_know_when_their_bedtime\" title=\"Do dogs know when their bedtime?\">Do dogs know when their bedtime?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_question_Should_I_walk_my_dog_at_night\"><\/span>Your question: Should I walk my dog at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Even if you live in an area without much traffic, and your dog has an excellent recall, you should always leash up at night. Just like humans, dogs get startled by people or animals suddenly emerging from the dark. For the ultimate in nighttime walk safety, consider a leash like this reflective one from Pawtitas.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-crate-a-dog-at-night\/\">Is it cruel to crate a dog at night?<\/a><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">Is it okay to walk dogs at night?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, you may find that walking your dog at night is something you can\u2019t avoid. While walking with your dog after dark can be a fun adventure, nighttime also brings potential hazards that regular safety practices aren\u2019t enough to address on their own.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-time-should-you-walk-your-dog-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_should_you_walk_your_dog_at_night\"><\/span>What time should you walk your dog at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Experts at PetMD recommend 30 minutes to 2 hours of daily exercise, and you don\u2019t have to do it once a day. So you can take your canine friend for a morning walk and a night walk to add up to 30 minutes, an hour or two depending on your dog\u2019s exercise needs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192114\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-time-should-you-walk-your-dog-at-night.jpg\" alt=\"What time should you walk your dog at night?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-time-should-you-walk-your-dog-at-night.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-time-should-you-walk-your-dog-at-night-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-time-should-you-walk-your-dog-at-night-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-time-should-you-walk-your-dog-at-night-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-time-is-best-to-walk-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_is_best_to_walk_a_dog\"><\/span>What time is best to walk a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best times to walk a dog<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Morning. During the morning the dog should be able to enjoy the longest walk of the day, which should last between thirty minutes and one hour, depending on the energy of the dog.<\/li>\n<li>Noon. At this time of day, especially in summer, we must be alert, since it is warmer.<\/li>\n<li>Afternoon.<\/li>\n<li>Night.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pJ7MpH5PHJI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-need-to-be-let-out-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_need_to_be_let_out_at_night\"><\/span>Do dogs need to be let out at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter what time you take your dog outside, it will ALWAYS need to go out as soon as you wake up in the morning. Get used to that being part of your morning routine. Having a schedule is super important. Your husband shouldn\u2019t take the dog out in the middle of the night randomly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-hold-it-for-10-hours\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_hold_it_for_10_hours\"><\/span>Can dogs hold it for 10 hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most experts agree you shouldn\u2019t leave your adult dog alone for more than eight to 10 hours, but some dogs (especially ones with small bladders) can\u2019t last that long. DO prepare your dog before you go.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-let-my-dog-sniff-on-walks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_sniff_on_walks\"><\/span>Should I let my dog sniff on walks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWe should allow our dogs to be \u2018nosey,\u2019 and investigate the world around them. Sniffing is the way they parse information. Sniffing can also be a display of nervousness or stress, so always supervise your pet during walks,\u201d says Dr. Fadl.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-a-2-hour-walk-too-long-for-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_2_hour_walk_too_long_for_a_dog\"><\/span>Is a 2 hour walk too long for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, most dogs benefit from between 30 minutes to two hours of physical activity per day, according to PetMD. There\u2019s really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they\u2019re comfortable. For some dogs, that\u2019s around the block. For others, it\u2019s ten miles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Often Should You WALK YOUR DOG - Daily Exercise Tips\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VrggR5e1q1U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kwrW1AP5iWQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-walk-dog-before-or-after-breakfast\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_walk_dog_before_or_after_breakfast\"><\/span>Should I walk dog before or after breakfast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t walk your dogs right before or after they eat.<\/p>\n<p>Apply similar rules to your dogs: Wait 30 minutes after a walk to feed them and at least an hour after feeding to walk them. Dogs who exercise before or after eating can develop bloat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-dogs-hold-their-pee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_dogs_hold_their_pee\"><\/span>How Long Can dogs hold their pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult dogs can hold their pee for up to 10-12 hours if needed, but that doesn\u2019t mean that they should. The average adult dog should be allowed to relieve themselves at least 3-5 times per day. That\u2019s at least once every 8 hours.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-bored-walking-the-same-route\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_bored_walking_the_same_route\"><\/span>Do dogs get bored walking the same route?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, dogs can get bored of the same walking route. Just like humans, dogs can get bored of the same walk day in and day out.\u00a0 If your pup is acting out of sorts, it might be time to change up the same old boring routine.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-don-t-walk-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_walk_your_dog\"><\/span>What happens if you don\u2019t walk your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They Get Bored, Which Leads To Bad Behavior<\/p>\n<p>Dogs can easily get bored, and their boredom doesn\u2019t just result in them laying around being lazy \u2014 it often results in bad behavior. Found Animals says, \u201cAny unwanted behavior that your dog exhibits is often borne of frustration and boredom.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L0rllDkCsVs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-one-walk-a-day-enough-for-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_one_walk_a_day_enough_for_a_dog\"><\/span>Is one walk a day enough for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The government recommends that we get at least 30 minutes of exercise each day and this is something that everybody can achieve \u2013 and go beyond \u2013 on a daily dog walk. The amount of exercise your dog needs will vary according to its breed, but every dog should have at least one walk a day, often two.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is taking my dog for a walk once a day enough?\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aDr6kzOhJz4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-know-when-humans-are-sleeping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_humans_are_sleeping\"><\/span>Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Increases Sense of Security<\/p>\n<p>Think about it \u2014 your dog\u2019s instinct is to protect. They will let you know immediately if anything is amiss while you are asleep.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-waking-me-up-at-3am\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_waking_me_up_at_3am\"><\/span>Why is my dog waking me up at 3am?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons that dogs wake their owners up could be to use the bathroom, they are hungry for food, or they are just plain bored and want to be with you.\u00a0 Setting boundaries, giving your dog what he needs, and helping him feel comfortable, safe, and near you can help with your dog waking you up in the night.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-know-when-their-bedtime\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_their_bedtime\"><\/span>Do dogs know when their bedtime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We know dogs have circadian rhythms, and are sensitive to day and night, as well as certain times of day. We know through living with dogs that they know when it\u2019s time to go to bed and when it\u2019s time to eat. Certainly a part of this is based on circadian rhythms and past experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Your question: Should I walk my dog at night?What time should you walk your dog at night?What time is best to walk a dog?Do dogs need to be let out at night?Can dogs hold it for 10 hours?Should I let my dog sniff on walks?Is a 2 hour walk too long for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Should-I-walk-my-dog-at-night.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4480"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4480"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4480\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192115,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4480\/revisions\/192115"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}