How much exercise do the Tollers need?
Hi all! I'm planning to get a Toller puppy and want a reality check from actual owners before committing.
My routine: I live alone in an apartment (no garden), work from a dog-friendly office. My planned daily schedule for an adult dog is 4 walks a day each 20-30 minutes (with pups I know I’ll need to step out every 2 hours) plus evening training/games (recall, impulse control, maybe some scent work). During winters though due to snow and ice, we'd need to do most of the training/ games in the apartment. I’m not a runner and don't have easy access to fetch-friendly open space regularly. We can do some weekend hikes or long walks often.
I'm thinking about getting some food puzzles and games to keep him entertained.
Is this realistically enough for a Toller, or do most of your dogs need more vigorous stuff (running, fetch, swimming) on top of walks to stay content? I've read they're high-energy/high-drive, so I want to know from real experience whether frequent structured walks + training can substitute, or if I'd be setting myself up for a frustrated dog.
Would love to hear from owners with a similar routine (no yard, city living, no running), did it work out, or did you end up needing more?
Some background - I had a Labrador growing up but we had a garden for him to run and play around