Dog owners, I believe everyone takes their dogs out for a walk every day, but have you really learned how to walk your dog? After having a dog for so long, I almost harmed the dog by using the "wrong walking method".
1. "Please! It's so cool to walk the dog while driving!"
Some owners say: "Please! It's so cool to walk the dog while driving!" When the owner drives, the dog follows the owner, which really saves the owner energy.
Walking the dog like this for a long time will have a great impact on the dog and will harm the dog. Too much exercise will wear out the dog's joints, and there is no guarantee that there will be fewer cars on the road, in case of an accident!
2. "Even if the weather is cold, you should take your dog out for a walk."
In cold weather, some owners think that their dogs will not be cold, so they take their dogs out for a walk. However, in such weather, not only people are prone to getting sick, but dogs can also catch cold.
The dog's pads can sense the world and maintain balance. If the ground is cold in freezing weather, the dog's paws will be easily frostbitten. My suggestion is to take your dog out when the weather is nice.
3. "Dogs are very well-behaved and don't need leashes."
Many people think that their dogs are very well-behaved, so they don't put leashes on their dogs when walking. In fact, this approach will not only harm the dog, but also accidentally injure others.
The traction rope is equivalent to the dog's life rope. If it is stimulated on the road, unexpected things may happen, such as losing control, running around or even getting lost. Therefore, pet owners must wear a traction rope when walking their dogs.
4. "Dogs are full of energy and can be walked for a longer time."
One thing that owners must know is that each dog has a different amount of exercise. Some dogs are energetic and exercise a lot, but some dogs should not exercise for too long. For example, dogs like French bulldogs have short respiratory tracts and long walks, which will affect their health.
Therefore, owners should adjust the time when their dogs go out for walks according to the condition of their dogs. This is also for the sake of the dog's health.
5. "The time for walking the dog every day is never set"
Many people's walking time for the dog is never set. This will actually affect the dog's mental state, because it does not know whether to look forward to the morning or evening. Waiting is very tiring, and it will also affect the dog's irregular bowel movements.
After all, dogs want to go out to let themselves go and relieve themselves. If the dog walking time is set, the dog will not lose his temper so easily.
6. "You can walk your dog even if it rains."
Some owners think that they can take their dogs out for a walk on rainy days because their dogs can't wait to go out. The owner had to agree. In fact, this would harm the dog. Not only would he catch a cold, but his paws would also be injured if they were soaked in water.
Therefore, the owner cannot take the dog out for a walk on rainy days. If you want to ensure the dog's amount of exercise, the owner can play some games with the dog at home, which can satisfy the dog's amount of exercise. Don't forget to reward the dog with some snacks, and the dog will cooperate with you more.
7. "My dog can walk upright and is super handsome"
If a dog walks upright on the road, it will attract everyone's attention. However, such behavior will harm the dog and affect the dog's spine. Moreover, walking like this for a long time may cause paralysis of the dog's legs. After all, the dog's bones are fragile.
Don’t let your dog do this kind of behavior every day. Protect your dog’s bones and joints. You can feed some nutritious food and some calcium tablets to supplement bone nutrition. Choose a dog food with a balanced calcium-phosphorus ratio for your dog’s staple food to ensure the strong growth of your dog.