Last Updated on January 19, 2023 by Kunthida
You’re better to know how to walk a dog...
When we walk our dog, no matter the destination – on the city streets, in parks, or in open spaces – it is necessary that he respects the disciplinary rules settled before and learned, to avoid getting into problems with other animals or people we meet.
So let’s see how our little friend will have to act in some situations:
Rule #1 to Walk a Dog
Usually, in crowded places we will keep him on a leash, to always have him under control. So he will have to know how to walk on a leash, near your foot, without pulling.
Rule #2 to Walk a Dog
The dog is not allowed to jump on people or animals met or to attack any of those, as long as he isn’t aggressed.
Rule #3 to Walk a Dog
The dog shouldn’t run after bicycles, motorcycles, cars, or people that are running. It is known that some dogs do that because of their hunting instincts.
Rule #4 to Walk a Dog
When we let the dog free, to relax, it is crucial that, when he is called, he returns on the shortest way and as fast as possible.
Rule #5 to Walk a Dog
At a picnic, the dog is not allowed to pass through other people’s carpets or to eat their food.
Rule #6 to Walk a Dog
Wherever our dog might be, he is not to be allowed to eat food given by someone else or food found thrown around.
Rule #7 to Walk a Dog
Generally, small dogs are more spoiled than big dogs and they are more aggressive, anti-social, and afraid of other people or dogs. The ones to blame are the owners that often amuse themselves when they see their dogs acting this way. This way the dogs get to barking and even biting their own owner.
Rule #8 to Walk a Dog
The dog must have the initial training learned and practiced, so we would have no problems when walking him.
Rule #9 to Walk a Dog
All through the walk, the dog is not to chew on his leash or to pull it with his teeth, because it might happen that he is tied somewhere alone and he will chew on it until he becomes free and gets lost.
Rule #10 to Walk a Dog
The dog is not allowed to jump up and put his front paws on us or others even if he is just playing.
Rule #11 to Walk a Dog
Pay attention to drunken people! Many times the smell, the walk and the yelling of drunken people annoy the dog. The dog is to loose his reality sense and his instincts and therefore they won’t pay attention to any of our advice. Some drunken people are even aggressive to dogs. Stay away from them as much as possible.
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Walking a Dog – A Daily Routine That May Be More Important Than You Might Think
Good exercise habits are very important to the health of any dog. These walks are not only important for your dog but may also be very healthy for you as well.
City walks are the principal form of exercise for urban pets. Try to find a nearby park or enclosed area where you can let your dog stretch his legs for a few minutes, off the lead.
If this is impossible, buy an extra-long leash and seek a safe spot where he can roam within its limits. This is, unfortunately, easier said than done, since more and more cities are banning dogs from wider areas.
Dog owners can strengthen their position by respecting a few rules when walking their pets on the street.
– Since most dogs feel the urge to relieve themselves shortly after they are taken out of doors, plan your walk to start with suitable stations.
– Train your dog to relieve himself in the gutter, and walk him on the curbside of the sidewalk so that you can pull him into the gutter if necessary.
– Always carry a few plastic bags with you. If your dog should make “a mistake” on the sidewalk, slip your hand into the bag as if it were a glove, scoop up the mistake, then pull the bag inside out in order to enclose it.
– Never cross the street against a traffic light. Even if the light is green, it is better to wait for the beginning of the next green phase in order to have plenty of time for crossing.
– Try to avoid rush hours and crowded places. When you are unavoidably caught in a crowd, keep your dog close at heel on a short leash, or if he is small enough, carry him in your arms.
– Never let your pet greet a passing dog if the encounter would cause a pedestrian traffic jam, nor let him make advances to strangers. Some people, believe it or not, do not like dogs.
Suburban walks aren’t much different from those in the city. The vehicle traffic may be less, but it is even more dangerous because it moves faster.
Always keep your dog on a leash and under control. If he is well-trained, you can run the risk of unleashing him in selected safe spots, but always be prepared to snap on the leash if necessary, and always leash to cross the street.
Your dog’s greatest freedom and enjoyment will be had with walks in the woods, the mountains, or along the beach. The woods are full of fascinating sights and scents for a dog.
Let him roam on his own, but call him back when he gets out of sight.
In the mountains, your dog will be more sure-footed if he is unleashed. Small terriers are in their element in rocky places and find footholds that would never support your weight.
At the same time, many dogs have an instinct for finding passages through the apparently impenetrable country and are excellent guides.
A beach is a great place for giving your dog a good long run. Unfortunately, many beaches are out of bounds for dogs during the swimming season, sometimes all year round. Shingle beaches and pebbly ones are hard on a dog’s pad.
Even more dangerous is the risk cuts from broken bottles and picnic litter. Small dogs are light enough to scamper over such debris unharmed, but it represents a real chance to heavy breeds. Steer your dog clear of debris when you can, and check his paws when you get home.
