Did you walk your dog today?
Walking your dog every day is one of the best gifts you can give your canine friend and you.
1. It will clear you and your best friend of mental and physical energy. But for the dog, it's important you be the pack leader. For tips on how to be the alpha dog on your walks check out this site: cesar's way.
2. You will have a special bonding time with your pet. Everyone needs a change of scenery and this is especially important for pets whose owners work during the day. If you work inside or from home, a change to outdoor scenery is good for you, too.The best time of day to walk your dog is in the morning, as they are diurnal, but your dog will enjoy moonlight strolls, too. Just make sure you both wear reflective material so motorists notice you.
3. If you have a working breed, such as a German Shepard or a Great Pyranees, you can put a dog backpack on it and fill it with water bottles you might need for yourself and your dog.
4. Use your walks as an opportunity to train your dog. Carry treats with you and as you get to intersections, you can work on heeling and sitting.
5. Some breeds have the capacity to be running companions for their owners. Like you should for yourself if you're new at the exercise, work up to a full-blown run over a period of a couple of weeks to build your pet's stamina.
6. When you get home, give yourself and your dog a drink of water and a cool down period before you move onto other activities.
While distractions can get in the way of a daily discipline, such as walking your dog, making it a priority like brushing your teeth will make for a calmer pet and you.
1. It will clear you and your best friend of mental and physical energy. But for the dog, it's important you be the pack leader. For tips on how to be the alpha dog on your walks check out this site: cesar's way.
2. You will have a special bonding time with your pet. Everyone needs a change of scenery and this is especially important for pets whose owners work during the day. If you work inside or from home, a change to outdoor scenery is good for you, too.The best time of day to walk your dog is in the morning, as they are diurnal, but your dog will enjoy moonlight strolls, too. Just make sure you both wear reflective material so motorists notice you.
3. If you have a working breed, such as a German Shepard or a Great Pyranees, you can put a dog backpack on it and fill it with water bottles you might need for yourself and your dog.
4. Use your walks as an opportunity to train your dog. Carry treats with you and as you get to intersections, you can work on heeling and sitting.
5. Some breeds have the capacity to be running companions for their owners. Like you should for yourself if you're new at the exercise, work up to a full-blown run over a period of a couple of weeks to build your pet's stamina.
6. When you get home, give yourself and your dog a drink of water and a cool down period before you move onto other activities.
While distractions can get in the way of a daily discipline, such as walking your dog, making it a priority like brushing your teeth will make for a calmer pet and you.
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