NEW YORK — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There’s a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of which is heading out for a brisk walk. And therein lies a peril some dog people should ...

Owning a dog is a major commitment. When life gets busy, people outsource some of their caretaking to friends or dog walkers.

Dog walking, in theory, seems simple: you slip a leash on your dog, step outside, and hit the trail. Done and dusted. Of course, pet parents know that in practice, it’s not that straightforward.

The increase in dog ownership has seen an associated increase in dog-walking-related injuries, which can impose a substantial financial burden on the healthcare system, according to a new study.

NEW YORK (AP) — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There's a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of which is heading out for a brisk walk. And therein lies a peril some dog people ...

"People exercising with their dogs help to strengthen the dog/human bond, a win/win situation," Klein said. Dr. Emily Wilson, a veterinarian at Fuzzy Pet Health, told the AKC that consistent daily ...