Walking the dog is one of the things that every dog ​​owner must do every day. For a dog, not going out for a walk for a day is simply worse than not having food. However, there is still a lot to be aware of when it comes to even simply walking your dog.

So what elements should you pay attention to in the correct way of walking your dog? Let’s take a look!

1. Time to walk the dog every day

It is important to take walks every day. How long is the most appropriate amount of walking time every day? It depends on what kind of dog you have.

Generally speaking, it is more appropriate for small dogs to walk for about 20 to 30 minutes a day, while for medium-sized dogs, it only takes about 30 to 40 minutes a day. If you have a large dog weighing more than 70 or 80 pounds, If you have a dog, you basically need to walk for more than an hour every day.

2. Do not do sudden large amounts of exercise

Some owners are busy with their daily work and have little time to take their dogs out from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays, or because I feel guilty, I take my dog ​​hiking and wading in rivers, and do a lot of exercise on weekends.

In fact, you can’t make up for it through exercise...

A sudden large amount of exercise can easily cause the dog's body to become unadapted, causing various discomforts. If your dog is over 7 years old, this approach may also cause damage to the dog's heart, spine, ligaments and joints. Weekend play should be combined with daily exercise so that the dog can grow up healthily.

3. Don’t let your dog follow the car

Some owners are lazy and don’t like walking very much. But dogs need to go for a walk, so what should we do? Humans are worthy of being animals with developed brains, and they are worthy of being animals that can use tools. They will ride on motorcycles or electric cars, hold the strap on the dog's collar with one hand, and control the direction of the car with the other hand, so that the dog can run with the car.

It seems like a good method, but in fact it is not good for dogs. After all, except for some special dog breeds, dogs have little interest in running, especially long-distance running. Otherwise, walking the dog would no longer be called walking the dog, but would be called running the dog. If some older dogs exercise like this, they can easily cause heart damage. You must make a corresponding exercise plan according to the dog's physical condition, and don't go too far.

4. Beware of lawn ticks

"Ticks are widely distributed in the island city. Mountains, forests, grasses, bushes, etc. are their favorite places." Ticks are found all year round, especially in summer. Keeping pets at homeResidents must deworm their dogs regularly.

After walking your dog home, remember to check if there are any ticks on the dog and try to avoid going to lawns, bushes and other places. Citizens who need to do farm work in mountains and forests, or travel enthusiasts who like to travel outdoors, must take personal protection and try to wear tight-fitting, light-colored, smooth long-sleeved clothes to prevent tick bites.

5. Some dogs “cannot be walked”

(1) Puppies born no more than three months old

Dog babies like this can even walk with a stumbling step. The appropriate things to do every day are to sleep after eating, eat after sleeping, and occasionally accept caress from the owner.

(2) Female or pregnant dogs in estrus

Some owners take their female dogs that are in heat out for a walk and chat with others...a few days later, they find out that their dogs are pregnant, and they don't even know who the father of the baby is.

A pregnant dog mother can go out for a walk, but the first time should not be too long. Secondly, the owner should pay attention to it at all times. If there are other male dogs near the dog mother, they should pay attention to keeping the distance between them.

(3) Newly bought dog

Some pet owners like to take their newly purchased dogs out for walks, but this is indeed not a good habit. What should I do if a dog that is not fully immunized or has started to be immunized but is still within the two-week danger period is not suitable for walking around and gets infected with germs?

6. Don’t let the dog “walk” the owner

A Change the situation of being “walked” by dogs

If you want to change the situation of being "walked" by a dog, you might as well try this - when the dog is "exploring" with its head down, pull the dog leash suddenly when it is not paying attention, and the action should be quick and gentle. After several such sudden attacks, the dog will understand that you are the leader, and it can only be a "little tail" obediently.

In addition, changing the route is also a good idea. When your dog runs on a familiar route every day, you can try changing it, such as walking forward for a while and returning for a while. Doing this will make the dog understand that it must always pay attention to the owner's intentions, otherwise it will fall into a passive situation.

B has been trained since childhoodDog Start

(1) After putting on the leash, let the dog be on the left side of the owner. In this way, the owner can hold the snack in his right hand and train it to sit down obediently.

(2) When setting off, you might as well deliberately form a habit in the first few times. First, step out your left leg, pull the leash at the same time, and give the "Follow" command to the dog. If the dog is too impatient or excited and suddenly rushes forward, you should grab the collar with your left hand in time and gently pull the dog back to the correct position.

(3) When the dog leans in the right position next to the owner, it should be rewarded.