When you’re thinking of getting a dog, one of the top questions that springs to mind is, ‘Who will take them out every day?’

But dog trainer Niki French is challenging the belief that a dog needs a daily walk.

She’s the author of Stop Walking Your Dog, a training book explaining why often a walk can be the last thing your dog needs.

Niki has worked with dogs and pet parents who have benefited from skipping the daily walk.

As the second #DontWalkYourDogDay approaches on April 2nd, she shares how she came to her breakthrough way of working and alternative activities to ensure your dog has their needs met.

Topics and timings in this chat:

0.02 - Introduction to Niki and her book, Stop Walking Your Dog.

2.19 - Why it’s common to feel guilty about not taking your dog out.

4.27 - Alternative ways to make sure our dogs get what they need.

7.03 - Why it’s not about time, it’s about being clever when it comes to entertaining your dog at home.

8.50 - The impact of stopping walking your dog.

10.19 - The impact of lockdowns on dogs behaviour.

11.58 - Why it’s better to have fewer experiences of meeting dogs than upset and stress out your dog.

14.05 - How to get involved with Don’t Walk Your Dog Day on April 2nd.

16.20 - Where to find out more about Niki?

Where to learn more about Niki:

Niki’s Website: https://puptalk.co.uk/

Learn more about Don’t Walk Your Dog Day: https://go.puptalk.co.uk/awareness-day/

Buy Stop Walking Your Dog: https://go.puptalk.co.uk/stopwalkingyourdog/

Join Niki’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/677211352721441/

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puptalk101/