WALKIES – most four-legged friends’ favourite word!
January is Walk Your Dog Month – a whole month dedicated to getting our furry friends out and about enjoying a walk.
With many people marking the start of the new year with new year’s resolutions to get fit and exercise more frequently, what better way to improve your wellbeing – and your dog’s – than by enjoying the great outdoors?
Earlier this month, we asked you to share photos of your dogs on their favourite walks.
Marbury Park, Davenham fields and Tatton Park were popular destinations as were Weaver Parkway, Knights Grange and Shakerley Mere.
Walks in Owley Wood, Rudheath and around Knutsford were also among the favourites.
A recent study by outdoor retailers GO Outdoors and mental health charity Mind revealed that nearly half of Brits (49 per cent) have experienced challenges with their mental health with 61 per cent agreeing that the outdoors is where they feel the most content.
And more than half of dog owners in the UK (56 per cent) say they find outdoor activities more enjoyable with their dogs.
Here are a few of your four-legged friends on a walk – running in the fields and woods and splashing in muddy puddles.
Don’t worry if you didn’t get chance to share a photo of your dog - there’s still time to send one in using the link at the bottom of the page.
Community answers
Walk Your Dog Month
"Share a photo of your dog, or you and your dog, out for a walk this January"
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
What's your dog's name?Ralphie
Where in Cheshire do you live?Pickmere
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Ralphie at Pickmere lake Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Pickmere, Tatton and Marbury
What's your dog's name?Scooby
Where in Cheshire do you live?Knutsford
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Scooby in Tatton park on the boardwalk to the woods Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Tatton Park
What's your dog's name?Eva
Where in Cheshire do you live?Barnton
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Eva on her walk at Anderton Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Anderton
What's your dog's name?Freddie and Nellie
Where in Cheshire do you live?Cheshire west
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Freddie and Nellie in Delamere Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Delamere
What's your dog's name?Ethel and Gladys
Where in Cheshire do you live?Northwich
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Ethel and Gladys Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Moss Farm and Fury Wood
What's your dog's name?Bailey
Where in Cheshire do you live?Northwich
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Bailey in the flowers Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Marbury Park
What's your dog's name?Elsie
Where in Cheshire do you live?Davenham
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Elsie loves chasing her ball Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?The fields in Davenham
What's your dog's name?Betty and Mabel
Where in Cheshire do you live?Knutsford
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Betty and Mabel love going out for walks (Image: Reader pic)Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Tatton Park
What's your dog's name?Reggie
Where in Cheshire do you live?Winsford
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Reggie sitting in the bluebells at Weaver Parkway Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Weaver Parkway
What's your dog's name?Reggie
Where in Cheshire do you live?Winsford
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Seren running at top speed down Knights Grange Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Knights Grange
What's your dog's name?Freddie
Where in Cheshire do you live?Knutsford
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Freddie enjoying the park in Knutsford by Carly Jo Curbishley Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Knutsford
What's your dog's name?Nala
Where in Cheshire do you live?Northwich
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Nala the cockerpoo Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Nala is six months old and loves her daily walk. We’re so lucky to have so many great places around here, Shakerely Mere being her favourite.
What's your dog's name?Greta
Where in Cheshire do you live?Leftwich
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Greta knows how to give me those sad eyes when she doesn't want to go out! Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Marbury Park and around our Leftwich estate. We have been to the beach but Greta isn't keen on water!
What's your dog's name?Lola
Where in Cheshire do you live?Higher Marston
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My daughter's dog Lola loves her walks Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Marbury Park is a favourite of Lola's
What's your dog's name?Maggie
Where in Cheshire do you live?Knutsford
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Maggie enjoying getting dirty! Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Anywhere where Maggie can run free!
What's your dog's name?Busby
Where in Cheshire do you live?Weaverham
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Busby loves playing with sticks in the woods Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Owley Wood
What's your dog's name?Raymond
Where in Cheshire do you live?Rudheath
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During our snowy days, I risked it all with my equipment to get this shot of my Frenchie Raymond Where do you and your dog like to go for a walk?Normally around the Rudheath area
Walk Your Dog Month
Share a photo of your dog, or you and your dog, out for a walk this January
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