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Back to School Season: Adjusting Your Dog’s Hiking Schedule When Routines Change

Back to School Season: Adjusting Your Dog’s Hiking Schedule When Routines Change

Back-to-school season brings big changes to family routines, and dogs feel those shifts too. With less free time and more structure, it's important to adjust your dog’s exercise and enrichment in a way that fits your new schedule. This guide offers realistic strategies to keep your dog active and engaged through short weekday walks, interactive play, and family hikes on weekends.

  • Dogs rely on consistency, and changes in household routines can cause boredom or anxiety.
  • Short walks of 15 to 25 minutes before or after school can go a long way in keeping your dog healthy and mentally stimulated.
  • Weekends are a great time for longer hikes, and involving kids in planning helps the whole family bond with the dog.
  • A flexible weekly mix of walks, play, enrichment, and rest days creates a balanced routine that fits real life.
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