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When you have a dog, dog walking becomes a must! All dogs are different, so some might be able to lounge in the house for days on end without a walk. Still, others will need to be walked multiple times a week due to naturally high energy levels. For some, a 20-minute walk<\/a> is all you need, but for others, you may need to take up to one hour outside!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, depending on the study you look at, an average of 60% of dog owners<\/a> walk their dogs regularly. If you\u2019re one of those owners who doesn\u2019t walk your dog, you really should! It is crucial not only for your dog, but it has many benefits for you as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as I said before, all dogs are different. While some dogs can engage perfectly well with other animals, some have a high prey drive. These kinds of dogs are hunters and can be difficult to walk as they may try to chase after smaller animals that they see, and in some cases, other pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suppose you\u2019re scared of walking your dog with a high prey drive, or you\u2019re not sure exactly how to. In that case, this article will show you the ropes and what precautions you should take when walking a dog with a high prey drive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which breeds have a high prey drive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prey drive<\/a> can be summarized as how eager your dog is to hunt or chase after prey. The prey instinct in dogs is strongly tied to the specific breed of dog. Some breeds being raised to help with hunting, so they are naturally more inclined to chase after prey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suppose you have noticed your dog chases after smaller animals quite a lot, even against your commands. In that case, it likely has a high prey drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following are just some of the breeds of dogs with high prey drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n