This Bulldog Refuses to Go on a Walk, and We Can't Stop Laughing
We've seen dogs refuse to go to the groomers, take a bath, and go to the vet, but we've never quite seen a dog like Ronnie. While dogs seem to enjoy going out on walks, Ronnie isn't like other dogs; he just wants to stay home. Although many people can probably relate to Ronnie, this bulldog goes against the grain of typical dog interests.
Despite being able to take in fresh air and hang out with his human, Ronnie seems like he's good on the walking front. As captured by his human, Ronnie is giving them quite the battle to get into his harness and go for a little physical exercise. Although I don't doubt he eventually obliged, we can't help but wonder whether he got more tired from his tantrum than he would have from just going for a walk in the first place.
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"Will Ronnie Ever Go for a Walk?"
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In a series titled, "Will Ronnie Ever Go For A Walk?" Ronnie's human captures the rarity of a dog that doesn't like going for walks. Unlike most pets, this English bulldog makes it very clear that he doesn't like the idea of physical exercise.
At just the sight of his harness, Ronnie goes into full tantrum mode, running up and down the stairs, trying to avoid capture. Unfortunately for Ronnie, these tantrums usually end with a walk anyway. While it's not a common sight to see bulldogs move at such speed, Ronnie truly defies the odds in every way.
"Baby's getting enough exercise running up and down them stairs," jokes one viewer.
Thankfully, for everyone, it seems his "tantrum" is just part of his ploy. In response to the comments, Ronnie's human explained, "It's just a game he likes to play; he's happy on his walk once he gets outside."
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How Much Exercise Do English Bulldogs Need?
Although going on walks might seem like too much for Ronnie, it's just the right exercise for his breed. Unlike active dogs like golden retrievers, English bulldogs require only moderate physical exercise. For this breed, the right amount of exercise tends to last around 20 to 30 minutes a day.
However, for English bulldogs, these 20 to 30 minutes should be split up into small sessions throughout the day. A small 10 to 15-minute walk twice a day is more than enough to help keep our favorite squishy breed healthy and happy. Light playtime, like tug-of-war or indoor puzzles, is also a great way to help keep these dogs happy.
Because of their stature and weight, it's important to keep English bulldogs active to help prevent future health problems.
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This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM.