Things to note when walking your dog

1. If you don’t walk your dog on weekdays, you will do it on weekends

The owner is very busy at work and has no time to walk your dog. On weekends, he will do it all at once. All compensated for it. This sudden large amount of movement will put a great burden on the dog and cause damage to the dog's heart, ligaments, spine and joints. Generally, small dogs can only be walked once a day, but large dogs must be walked twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Once a pattern is formed, do not change it at will. If the dog has just finished eating, let the dog rest for half an hour before taking them out. The activity time of small dogs should be controlled within 20 minutes, while medium and large dogs should have at least 40 minutes of outdoor exercise time.

2. The owner does not like to move and walks the dog by bike

Not only does this threaten the safety of the owner, the dog and others, but intense long-distance running is difficult for most dogs to bear. of.

3. If a puppy is out for a walk, there is nothing to worry about if it is sick

Puppies less than three months old are not suitable for taking out for walks. At this time, the dog is not fully immune, and taking it out carelessly can easily make the dog sick.

4. Elderly people and pregnant women should walk their dogs moderately

Dogs that have entered their senior years and dog mothers who are about to give birth should not walk for too long or too strenuously. Excessive exercise in older dogs can cause myocardial hypoxia, which may cause miscarriage in pregnant dog mothers.

5. Walking with your dog on the street under the scorching sun

Taking your dog out under the scorching sun can easily cause heat stroke, sunburn of the dog's skin, or burns on the soles of his feet.

Essential items for dog walking

1. Leash
This is a must! The leash is not a restraint, but a responsibility. It is good for dogs, yourself and others. Dog walking leash starts with me!
2. Picking up poop bags and tissues
We are all qualified and civilized young people, so picking up poop is our responsibility. Isn't it just shoveling shit? What a big deal!
3. Wet wipes and towels
Used to deal with various unexpected situations such as poop on the dog’s butt, too much saliva, dirt on hands, etc. situation, be prepared.
4. Snacks
You can carry some dog food or snacks such as beef cubes, cheese balls, dehydrated meat jerky, etc. with you as rewards for training outside.
5. Water bottle
This is a must-have. Dogs will definitely need to drink water when they go out to play. You can prepare a tumbler, portable water bottle, water bowl, etc.
6. Interactive toys
You can prepare some toys such as balls and Frisbees, and you can play interactive games with your dog during outdoor activities.
7. Flashlight
A must-have for walking your dog at night. It can illuminate the ground to prevent your dog from picking up garbage, making it easy to observe the quality of your dog’s poop. It is also a “poop-finding tool”.

Not walking your dog may cause depression in your dog

Dogs like and need outdoor activities. Walking outside often allows them to breathe fresh air, communicate with their own kind, and adapt to the external environment. Stay in good physical and mental shape.
Once a dog is left bored at home for a long time, it will easily affect the dog's mood, making the dog become restless, irritable, irritable, and even show signs of biting; in addition, dogs who often do not go out will , will close their heart, become introverted, and are unwilling to contact other dogs. Over time, they will become depressed, which is very detrimental to their health.
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