Quote Originally Posted by Orangutango
Walks do strengthen the bond between dog and owner often, I agree. However, my dogs don't get any exercise at all from just a walk. In fact, they're extremely bored on walks...fetch and obedience practice tires them out much quicker than a walk does. It's been this way for every single dog my family has had. Tango gets a walk a few times daily, but on those walks she also has off leash time to run, play, practice obedience skills, etc. If I were to just walk her for a while and take her back home, she would still be full of energy. Anyway, that's just my opinion of course and like I said, I do agree with the bonding thing.

Bre, my Flat-Coat breeder friend feeds her dogs about a cup and a bit twice daily (not sure of the brand of kibble though) to the really active dogs, and about a cup or a bit less to the lazier, older dogs. I'd probably feed a little less than a cup to Zoey if you really think she's getting overweight. How old is she though? Perhaps she's not overweight at all and just starting to fill out? She doesn't look overweight from the pictures, but it's hard to tell without actually seeing her. If you think she's getting a bit overweight, cut her food back. You're the only one who can really decide how much food is best for your dog, as each dog is different. Good luck!
Thanks so much Devon! You have helped me a lot. Zoey also get bored on walks but loves her agility and throwing her toy time. Zoey is three now and it could be just my imagination that she is overweight because she hasn't been do agility.