Twelve Rules for
Walking Your Dog
When we walk our dog, no matter the destination, it is necessary that he respects the disciplinary rules he has already learned (or shouild have already learned) 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. Obviously keeping him on a leash, whenever he's out with you, is for his own safety and also to reassure others that he's under control. Especially if he's a big dog, such as a Rottweiler . So he will have to know how to walk on a leash, near your foot, without pulling. The standard heel position is to your left, head even with your leg, constantly alert for your signals.
2. The dog is not allowed to jump on people or animals met or to attack any of those, as long as he isn’t aggressed. Your job as the owner, of course, is to know your dog and be alert of possible problems, and avoid them.
3. The dog shouldn’t run after bicycles, motorcycles, cars or people that are running. Some dogs do that because of their hunting instincts. Of course, if you have a really big dog and he takes off you're in for a bumpy ride. It might be wise to invest in a GPS collar...
4. When we let the dog free, to relax, it is crucial that he return quickly when called.
5. At a picnic, the dog is not allowed to pass through other people’s areas or to eat their food. Some dogs will run in, nab something, and run away. Of cours yours would never do that.
6. Wherever our dog might be, he is not to be allowed to eat any food given by someone else or food found on the ground.
7. Generally, small dogs are more spoiled than big dogs and they are more aggressive, anti-social, and afraid of other people or dogs. (The ones to blame are the owners that often amuse themselves when they see their dogs acting this way.) They still have to follow the rules.
8. Of course, your dog must have some initial training, preferably practiced, so to have no problems when walking him.
9. The dog is never allowed to chew on his leash or to pull it with his teeth. Some dogs will chew their way through the leash and escape. Or it might happen that he is tied somewhere alone 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. Especially if his feet are muddy and most especially if he's, say, a Mastiff.
11. Pay attention to drunk people! Many times the smell, the walk, and the yelling of drunken people annoy the dog. The dog will tend to follow his instincts and won’t pay as much attention to us. Some drunken people are even aggressive to dogs. Stay away from them as much as possible.
12. Have fun. Enjoy the walk. A well trained pooch is a wonderful companion.
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