Having a dog involves a lot of responsibilities, and taking your dog on a walk is one of them. But since you’re juggling work, parenting and household responsibilities all at the same time, you might find it impossible to squeeze in the dog walk into your busy schedule.

If you think you don’t have time to walk your dog, think again. Here are some tips to fit the dog walk into your daily routine.

Your dog can be the secret to your weight loss

There are a lot of diet programs and exercise routines that claim to be the secret to weight loss. But if you are a dog owner, look no further. The secret to your weight is right in front of you.

Walking is one of the easiest ways to get more active and lose weight. Make your daily exercise routine fun by taking your dog with you. You’ll be happier and so will your pup.

Get up half an hour later

If you are a morning person, it might be a good idea get up earlier and use this time to walk your dog. You might find it difficult to adjust at first but given the benefits you and your dog can get, it is worth the sacrifice.

Set up a schedule

Of course, you’ll need an alarm to help you get up early in the morning, but creating a schedule and walking your dog at the same time each day can be very helpful.

Dogs have a good sense of time. If in case you forgot to set the alarm or accidentally pressed the snooze button, your dog will be there to remind you themselves.

Bring your little one

If your child is the reason why you can’t take the dog out, you can always bring your kid with you. Just put him in a stroller and go for a short walk. You can also go to the park and allow your dog to run freely while you sit on the bench with your little one.