Free Pet Activity Calorie calculator with clear step-by-step results.
Estimates activity energy expenditure from body mass, an activity intensity rate and duration. The treat equivalent is the practically useful output: a brisk 45-minute walk with a 20 kg dog burns roughly the energy of two or three small treats, which is why exercise alone rarely resolves weight gain.
Session calories
kcal = intensity rate x body weight kg x hours
Treat equivalent
Treats = session calories / 25 kcal per treat
Estimates only. Exercise tolerance varies with breed, age, joint health, heart and respiratory condition, and heat. Brachycephalic breeds and dogs with existing conditions need veterinary guidance before increasing activity.
Only for sustained hard work. For a normal walk the extra requirement is small, and adding a meal often more than offsets the exercise.
Per minute, yes for most dogs - water resistance and thermoregulation both add cost. It is also low impact, which is why it is used in rehabilitation.