Dog walks are the best part of my day--so much so that I started designing dog walking gear that answers the needs that I have on my twice-daily walks. Whether you are new to dog walking or encountering challenges along your dog walks, you'll find tips for ways to make your dog walks the highlight of your day!
Even during the slippery, snowy, and freezing winter months, your beloved canine still needs to stay physically active through regular walks. After all, just like dog grooming, regular walks can be very beneficial for dogs. Physical activity will not only help them stay healthy, it can also help ward off obesity and other health-related issues. …
How long should you walk your dog every day? That’s a question that has a lot of variables–your dog’s age and condition, the outdoor temperature and, of course, your dog’s breed or breed mix. Cliverton, a UK company that sells insurance for professional dog walkers, suggests five dog breeds in this guest post that would …
Fall may be my very favorite time of the year. After a long (long!) hot summer, the first cool days re-energize me. I’m ready for long autumn dog walks exploring both our favorite trails and ones we’re just discovering. Autumn has its own special beauty–but also its own special hazards for our dogs. To make …
Dear Alecia, Our dog Max, an 18-month-old GSD, is nearly perfect EXCEPT when we call him to come. Whether he is out or inside, walking or playing he acts like he doesn’t hear us when we call “come.” This causes us frustration because he could be in harm’s way but he doesn’t stop what he …
Have you ever had a problem on a walk when your dog stops walking and won’t move? If so, you’re not alone. Today we have a guest post from animal behaviorist Dr. Diane Pomerance with one very important reason why your dog may be stopping in her tracks on your dog walk. My rescued female …
Your puppy’s first dog walk is one that will set the stage for a lifetime of dog walks enjoyed together. Today we have a guest post from Michael’s Pack, owned by professional dog trainer Michael Schaier, who offers in-home dog training in New Jersey and New York, as well as personal and group sessions at …
By Certified Dog Trainer Mikkel Becker in collaboration with Sure Petcare Technology Products With all the new social distancing rules for humans, walking your dog may seem crazy and out of control these days. Here are four easy-to-apply solutions to help ease frustration and up the loose leash finesse, making outings more fun for you and …
Just last month, our neighbor’s dog cut his paw pad while out on a walk–which got us thinking: what would we do if one of our dogs were injured while dog walking? Today we have a guest post from Patrick Rice, one of the co-operators of VetWraps, a site that provides easy access to first-aid …