How to Walk Your Dog Properly: Expert Advice

26.01.2024 16:25

Walking seems like such a simple action that it is simply impossible to make a mistake.

However, even experienced dog owners do not always carry out the procedure perfectly.

What should be the basic rules for a walk?

Determine the required activity level of your pet

It is important to understand that a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky or Husky will have very different needs in terms of the amount of walking and time.

Therefore, before choosing a particular dog, it is worth finding out about its needs.

The 12 Hour Rule

Experts note that no more than 12 hours should pass between morning and evening walks: this is the maximum indicator. A longer wait can lead to health problems for the dog.

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It is worth making breaks between walks even shorter.

Quantity

Typically, dog owners try to take their pets outside 2-3 times a day. This is a normal amount. Once is definitely not enough.

But if you want, you can go outside more often: the dog definitely won’t mind.

Previously, we talked about which products are incredibly dangerous for dogs .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. What should be the basic rules for a walk?
  2. Determine the required activity level of your pet
  3. The 12 Hour Rule
  4. Quantity