A Sniff Walk Beats a Sprint

A tired body is not the same as a tired mind, and the mind is what wears a hyper dog out. Ten minutes of letting your dog stop and sniff every lamppost drains more energy than a brisk loop around the block, because reading scent is real mental work.

Work a short decompression walk into your busy mornings: loose leash, slow pace, nose down, no agenda. A dog that has emptied that curiosity tank settles far more easily for the hours you spend at your desk.