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[–] dlhextall 29 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I don't have one and I'm pretty sure my dog has a lot more daily stimulation than someone with a backyard. As if backyard = happy dog πŸ™„

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have both a dog and a backyard. Walking is far more interesting and stimulating for him than letting him run around in the back.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I like to frequent a nearby pond + trail and every time I go I'll see dogs there looking so happy. It makes me want to adopt a dog just so I can take them on walks there too.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Have yard with dog door, it's good for a bored sniff, and occasionally howling at an ambulance. Doesn't come close to the stimulation he gets from the park or some active interaction. It made housebreaking easy, but that's it

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

My dog absolutely hates being outside in the yard, but she loves walks and hikes. Unfortunately the nearest place that’s safe for us to walk is a long car ride away because I live in a somewhat rural area. So she only ever gets these on weekends when I’m able to dedicate several hours to it. If I were to live in a city she’d be getting a ton more stimulation daily.