Things To Remember When Taking Your Dog For A Walk

Each morning, people wake up bright and early

Each morning, people wake up bright and early. The sun is coming up over the horizon, the birds are singing, and the air is crisp. There is no better time to grab the leash and take your dog for a walk. Before you strap your pup in and get ready to stroll, know that there are a few important keys to a safe, successful dog walk.

Leash/Collar

Make sure your leash fits your dog. For bigger dogs, it is important to have a thick leash that won't snap. The basic 6-foot leash tends to be the best. Also, unless you have total control over the animal, it is best to steer away from retractable leashes.

A strong and sturdy collar is a must. The collar should fit snugly around your dog's neck without serving as a choker. You should be able to get a couple of fingers between your dog and the collar. Make sure it is not on too loose though, because that will lead to your dog escaping the collar.

For strong dogs that like to pull, a body harness works great. This will relieve stress and will prevent any injury to your arms and shoulders. In addition, the harness will thwart neck injuries for the animal. The harness is the simplest form of dog obedience training.

Other good tips for walking your pup are to change things around. Your dog will get bored of traveling the same route day after day and may become restless. Make a wrong turn, or go down a strange street. Your dog will thank you when you get home with plenty of licks.

Here are some items you might want to bring along on your walk:

2 plastic bags, in case your dog goes number two more than once

Treats, to help train your animal as you walk

Cell phone, just in case there you or your dog suffers a medical emergency.

Some of these items and tips may seem rather crude and elementary, but they will make all the difference in whether or not your experience walking your dog will be a successful one. Never hesitate to contact your local veterinarian if you have any further questions about dog walking or general dog obedience training.

by: Kevin Pruner

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