Dogs thrive with the correct amount of exercise. One good option is taking your dog for a walk. This can be an exciting time for her and either a relaxing or invigorating time for you. Many of us seem to have difficulty setting up this routine. This is a guide about establishing a routine, proper dog etiquette on the walk, dog safety, and other concerns.
I am responsible for the daily walking of my son's four year-old Beagle, Canti. What a gratifying time for both myself and Canti. We walk with a leash, a cloth bag, newspaper sleeves for clean-up, a water bowl and three 20 ounce fresh water bottles. Treats are a daily favorite, however they are saved for the last "paw" of our mission! We vary our routes, jog, run, walk, and play.
Commands I find useful are: stay, cross, come, and a great deal of praising phrases. We go together every day for 12 days straight and take two days off. Canti gets very happy prior to our trip and very calmed after. This is a perfect activity with cardiovascular benefits and slimming effects for us both. Please remember our dogs really just want to please us and are not perfect. We go daily for at least one hour and often two or more. Happy canine, happy human.
By sandies from Torrington, CT
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