All about your Dog

Not matter when or where we are walking our dog, there are a few rules we need to know. Unless you are planning on playing tug-o-war with your pets leash, I suggest you put these into place well before setting out. Or else you might end up with problems when coming across animials, people, and even cars. Make sure your dog knows these rules before starting.

1. Usually, in crowded places we will keep him in a leash, to always have him under control. So he will have to know how to walk in a leash, near your foot, without pulling.

2. The dog is not allowed to jump on people or animals met or to attack any of those.

3. The dog shouldn’t run after bicycles, motorcycles, cars or people that are running. It is know that some dogs do that because of their hunting instincts.

4. When we let the dog free, to relax, it is crucial that when he is called he return on the shortest way and as fast as possible.

5. At a picnic, the dog is not allowed to pass thought other people’s carpets or to eat their food.

6. Wherever our dog might be, he is not to be allowed to eat food given by someone else or food found thrown around.

7. Generally, small dogs are more spoiled than big dogs and they are more aggressive, anti-social and afraid of other people or dogs. The ones to blame are the owners that often amuse themselves when they see their dogs acting this way. This way the dogs get to barking and even biting their own owner. Avoid spoiling them too much!

8. Practice walking with your dog before you go for long walks. Make sure he knows the basics to ensure there is no problem while out.

9. Make sure your dog doesn’t chew on the leash while taking a walk. This will cause him to believe he can chew on anything he wants, and will constantly find that leash later and chew it through.

10. Never let your dog jump on you, even when playing. This makes him believe it is ok.

And the bonus rule:

Pay attention to drunken people! Many times the smell, the walk and the yelling of drunken people annoy the dog. The dog is to loose his reality sense and his instincts and therefore they won’t pay attention to any of our advices. Some drunken people are even aggressive to dogs. Stay away from them as much as possible.

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