06/22/2022
Dog walking: five tips for better dog walking – by dogalize.com
1.Walk in front of your dog
When walking your dog, he/she should walk next to you or behind you. To him/her, the one walking in front is the leader of the pack. If, on the other hand, he/she walks in front and leads you, he will be the leader of the pack. This might not be good for you and your dog. You should be the first one going out and the first one entering after a walk.
2.Use a short leash
This is crucial for better control. Depending on the dog breed, we do not recommend you start them on a retractable leash, for example. Attach the leash to the very top of the neck to better communicate, guide, and correct your dog.
3.Reward your dog during the walk
When you decide that your dog has been behaving and keeping themselves correctly on track, reward them by giving him/her some time to move around more freely and sniff around. Then you decide when the rewarding time is over. This time should always be less than the time focused on the walk. Your dog should start moving at your command.
4.Be a responsible dog walker
Every time you go out dog walking, don’t forget to take a bag with you in order to pick up after your dog. Dogs will usually take advantage of the moment to relieve themselves, which is why it is important that you bring a bag to pick up after him.
5.Meet your dog’s walking needs
Dogs need to exercise through walking and should also be entertained. A boring dog will usually become destructive and bark a lot. The exercise needs of dogs vary depending on the breed. Find out what are the exercise needs of your dog’s particular breed and make your best effort to meet them.
