Is it ok to walk a medium size dog about every 12 hours?

Is it ok to walk a medium size dog about every 12 hours?
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Depends on the dog and on what you mean by walks. If that’s the only time he gets to urinate, then no, it’s not OK. If he gets out to relieve himself more often and is an inactive breed, then it’s probably no big deal.
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