Does an English Setter need much exercise?
For health and happiness, an English Setter does need regular exercise. The ideal situation would be daily vigorous half-hour runs in large, safe, empty fields; the fields would need to be fenced, or the dog would need to be very reliable in coming when called (this usually takes many years of training). Because most people do not have access to acres of fenced field, they have to adapt their dog’s exercise to their situation, especially in urban or suburban settings. Some people drive their Setters to wilderness areas for runs, ride bicycles with their dogs next to them on leash, jog with their dogs on leash, or use a long, retractable leash (flexi-leash) to walk their dog in a park or neighborhood area. If you enjoy hiking in the outdoors, an English Setter will fit right into your lifestyle. Many people find that having an active English Setter inspires them to get more exercise than they normally would, thus benefiting human as well as canine health. Because the skeletons of puppie
