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Or maybe the better question would be "WHO are walks for?"
We have all done it. We have time pressures - 30 minutes before work. We feel we need to get our dogs out for exercise, so we rush around to get them as far as possible in the time we have. Sometimes we want to have some human fun, to look at the view or meet a fitness challenge. Or maybe we are down at the beach wanting to blow away the cobwebs.
A lot of people come to me because they take their dogs out for a walk and their dogs are pulling on the lead, lunging, and not listening. For some dogs a walk can be overwhelming, exciting, frustrating and is the world whizzing past them too quickly. Often we are not taking the time to understand their needs in that moment.
Ask yourself some questions:
If the answers to either of these questions mean that your or your dog’s emotional state will suffer, you have to ask
‘Should I be going out on THAT walk?’
Sometimes it is simply about slowing down yourself, and allowing both of you space to breathe. I often work with clients on slowing down walks. Here are my top EIGHT hints and tips for your next walk —
Simple stuff, isn't it? Give it a go. Your dog will thank you for it.