The walk is more than just a routine chore - it's a valuable bonding and training opportunity and a lot of fun! A drag to the park and then straight off the lead is not going to tire your dog mentally - in fact you might find yourself with a perpetually excited dog that misbehaves despite endless running and smelling! Tire the mind as well as the body and reward calm behaviour and you can't go far wrong. Have fun with the walk today :)