34 Dogs Waking You Up for Much Needed Morning Walks

Briana Viser • Writer and Editor

Jun 25, 2026 10:45 AM EDT

What gets you out of bed?

Everyone has their own reason for starting the day. Some people are immensely devoted to a job, others need to get a sip of coffee before anything else. Others are just jazzed on life and want to seize the day. But as a dog owner, there's one thing that always gets you out of bed, and of course it's the morning walk. Dogs demand a lot from us. Unlike cats who can laze around idlily, listlessly, and simply watching the world go by from an apartment window, dogs need fresh air. It's not just about them going to the bathroom; it's a whole ritual of happiness that every dog needs. Dogs need movement, they need to see smiling faces of the world moving past them on the walk. They need to smell flowers, and trash cans, and other dogs, and they need to do it with you. A dog's needs are beyond that of other pets, but they're man's best friend so we sacrifice a lot for them.

Morning walks aren't just good for the dog. They're also healthy for each of us. To wake up and see the natural light of the sun is already setting our brains up for focused alertness for the rest of the day. And a little movement in the morning also stimulates our whole bodies, nervous systems, and cardiovascular health. Dogs keep us happy, as we do to them. Enjoy!

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I never really had a dog, but I can only imagine how special the connection is. Actually, I had for a couple years a golden retriever named Brody. The thing is that he wasn't my dog, but he was my boyfriend's dog (now ex). Brody was so adventurous and wholesome, we really had a deep connection that my boyfriend was sometimes jealous of. It was the first time in my life I felt the love and compassion that a dog can provide, and although I have a cat now, it's not the same. I can't say which is better or worse, but it's absolutely different. Cats can't be taken outside like dogs can. But regardless, animals are just great.
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