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, 2023-03-17 09:00:00,
My dogs love their daily walks; It is truly the highlight of your day. Every ride is an opportunity to smell every mailbox, breathe in the fresh air, and get some exercise.
Interacting with the world outside of our familiar environment is important to your overall health. Although my two puppies will be 16 and 13 this year, they both thoroughly enjoy this daily ritual.
As important as this outlet is for the dogs, it’s important to make sure we’re aware of our surroundings and neighbors.
By following some basic best practices, we can maintain positive relationships with our neighbors and keep the experience safe and enjoyable for our pets and others.
RULE 1: Always keep the dog on a leash unless it is in a designated off-leash area, such as a dog park.
Some people ignore this rule, believing that their dog is well trained and has enough self-control to stay by your side. This could be dangerous.
Keeping your pet on a leash protects him, you and anyone you meet on the way. Pets can be frightened or angry with another animal or person.
We must also take into account the personal space of other people, since not everyone wants a dog to approach them.
After all, dogs are animals and their behavior is not always predictable.
A heavy-duty traditional 4-6 foot leash is recommended to keep the walker, dog, and others…
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