In the last several years, disturbing trends have emerged of owners on walks burying their face in their phone watching the latest episode of their favorite show and not paying any attention to their dog, just dragging them along without allowing them to engage with their environment.  This is very stressful and detrimental for the dog.  Or owners going out of their way to keep their dog from having any social contact with any dogs or humans on their walk which is also very stressful on the dog and leads to anxiety problems for the dog.  

Engaging with their environment and socializing with humans and dogs is essential to the dogs overall well being.  A 15 minute potty break twice a day is not enough to keep your dog Exercised & Engaged.  In fact, some Countries have begun passing laws mandating exercise for dogs, such as Germany's recently passed law requiring a minimum of one hour per walk, 2 times per day, for a total of 2 hours of exercise per day. (click below)