Have you just adopted or acquired a furry one and wonder what is the best way to walk my dog? If it is the first time that you live with one, doubts will not stop arising 🙂, but do not worry. We are going to talk about how the walk should be, both for the dog and for you, and we will give you a series of tips so that you can choose how you should take it according to your preferences.
The walks should be part of the daily routine of the animal, so the human should try to make it a pleasant experience.
Harness or collar?
It is one of the most common questions: what do I put on it: harness or collar? Until a few years ago, all humans carried their dogs with a collar, since it was believed - and it is still believed today - that if a harness is put on the animal, the animal will pull more, as Nordic dogs do with the sled. As well, this is not entirely true.
If the dog has learned to shoot, regardless of what it is wearing, it will continue to shoot until it is taught to go on a leash; But if he more or less knows how to walk by your side, or if he is one of those who pulls sharply, I recommend that you put the harness on him. Why? Basically because when pulling, the impact will be in the lower part of the neck, near the beginning of the belly, and not in the same neck.
Teach him to go on a leash
It is very important to teach him to go on a leash so that the walk is pleasant. You should start first at home, giving dog treats very often, and then go taking longer and longer walks outside, always carrying a bag with prizes to reward him for his good behavior (if he misbehaves, say a firm NO, without yelling and without jerking him).
Dogs, especially puppies, learn very quickly with positive training. Anyway, if you see that it costs you, do not hesitate to ask for help to a professional.
Collect their excrement
When you go for a walk with the dog, you should not leave the bags for the excrement at home either. It is our obligation as citizens to collect those of our dog, thus helping to keep the streets clean. In addition, you have to know that in many towns and cities they sanction those owners who do not collect them.
Going for a walk with your dog should be a very pleasant experience for both of you. With these tips, you will surely enjoy them 🙂.