Grab your leash: ‘Walking the Dog Day' is coming

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Celebrate National Walk Your Dog Day with pictures of people walking dogs, getting exercise and bonding with their best friend. Then go for a dog walk!
By Jennifer Hayes

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Fresh air? Check. Fun workout? Check. Strengthening the connection with your dog? Also check. You can do all of the above when you take your canine pal out for a stroll. Next week, February 22 is National Walk Your Dog Day. But before you snap that leash to collar, here are some photos of other walk-loving pups for you to enjoy.

I’m able to pick up 15 radio stations on this thing.
I’m able to pick up 15 radio stations on this thing.

 

Who’s going for a walk? I’m going for a run.
Who’s going for a walk? I’m going for a run.

 

I’m walking for all dogs.
I’m walking for all dogs.
Become an advocate for animals.

 

Walking the Dog Day? What about Walking the Cat Day?
Walking the Dog Day? What about Walking the Cat Day?
Learn about walking a cat.

 

Come on, come on! There are places we need to go.
Come on, come on! There are places we need to go.

Leashes? We don’t need no stinking leashes.
Leashes? We don’t need no stinking leashes.

 

I don’t go anywhere without my favorite toy.
I don’t go anywhere without my favorite toy.

 

I always get dressed up for my walks. You just never know who you might run into.
I always get dressed up for my walks. You just never know who you might run into.

 

Hey, when’s Strut Your Mutt coming up? We’re ready.
Hey, when’s Strut Your Mutt coming up? We’re ready.
Strut Your Mutt’s coming up in September and October. Save the date.

 

OK, I’m done now.
OK, I’m done now.

Learn about more fun things you can do with your dog

Photos by Best Friends staff

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Dog Caring for Pets