More in the series about dog walking

Tips for Walking Your Dog

1. Train your dog the most important thing before taking out your dog is to train it. The dog has to be trusted. Training is best started when the dog is a puppy. Certificates from recognised bodies can be obtained and there are a number of books also available. The dog will be more pleasurable to walk with when he is trained.


2. Walk on leash.
   It is important that the dog can’t get away from you and cause problems. There are a number of different leashes to consider a head collar or harness. Some find that retractable leashes to be useful but I personally find that you have little control over the dog and them to be more annoying than useful!


3. Check your route - dogs allowed where you plan to walk?
   The best thing to do is to check before with the organisers of, say, a walking events, other places are trails, shuttle buses and visitors centers


4. Carry a plastic bag or pooper scooper.
   Many walkers carry plastic bags with them - dyper bags are a good thought. Turn the bag inside out – use it as a glove to pick up the droppings and then turn it back over and tie the bag up. Many parks and walking trails have designated bins for dogs and in some states it is an offence to allow your dog to “foul the footway”


5. Water
   Both your dog and you need water carry a bottle and use your hand if necessary but collapsible cups, water dishes and bags are also useful. Your Pet store might have some alternatives


6. Rest
   Stops as well as exercise you both need rest – take ten minutes out to let your dog cool down in hot weather occasionally enjoy chatting to other walkers and if permissible let the dog swim in rivers and lakes. Watch public beaches though some times they are not allowed.


7. Identification
   It also important that your dog has a couple of form of ID some have name tags and collars – a better alternative is to have tattoos or identification microchips embedded within their skin. In some states you will have to have a rabies certificate with you!
   What is great is that dogs are great nags, their insits that you take them out even if it is silently! They are good walking companions and great personal trainers Waging tails is the norm for dogs on walks!

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