Does walking the dog yield inaccurate exercise?

When I walk my dog, my steps and exercise for an outdoor walk seem low. Also, my watch never asks if I am going for an outdoor walk if I'm walking the dog. Granted I stop a lot more but could it be because I don't move my left wrist as much since I am holding a leash? Is there a way to address this without switching the watch to my right wrist? Thanks!

Posted on Mar 1, 2021 8:44 AM

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Mar 1, 2021 8:59 AM in response to dawndru

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