WALKING YOUR DOG – ELEVEN RULES

When we walk our dog, no matter the destination – on the city streets, in parks or in open spaces – it is necessary that he respects the disciplinary rules set  and learn, to avoid getting into problems with other animals or people we meet.



So let’s see how our little friend will have to act in some situations:



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 we meet or to attack any of those.



3. The dog shouldn’t run after bicycles, motorcycles, cars or people that are running. It is known 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 returns on the shortest way and as fast as possible.



5. At a picnic, the dog is not allowed to pass too close other people tables 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. Small dogs can be more spoiled than big dogs and they can be more aggressive, anti-social and afraid of other people or dogs. But small dogs are tiny compared to big dogs or people and need to be picked up and reassured that they are safe, and in turn will be relaxed around other folks.  Tiny dogs need to protected from large dogs for their own safety, because they are not aware of their tiny size.



8. The dog must have the initial training learned and practiced at home, so we would have no problems when walking him in public.



9. All through the walk, the dog is encouraged not to chew on his leash or to pull it with his teeth, because it might happen that if he is tied somewhere and he will chew on it until he becomes free and gets lost.



10. The dog is not allowed to jump up and put his front paws on us or others even if he is just playing.



11. Pay attention to drunken people! Many times the smell, the walk and the yelling of drunken people annoy the dog. The dog can act aggressive to try to protect the owner from such a situation.