Being a dog owner can be fraught with worry as well as incredibly rewarding. But one thing that you should be able to enjoy with your dog without worry is your daily walk. It is important to make sure that your dog is getting enough exercise, particularly if they are left at home whilst you are at work. Of course, the amount of exercise that your dog needs will depend very much on their breed. Some dogs are naturally very energetic and will need walking a couple of time of day and perhaps longer walk or even run at the weekends, whilst other dogs just need a quick twenty minutes’ walk a couple of times a day to keep them fit and healthy.

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To make your daily walking routine less stressful there are a number of things you can do. One of the first thing is to ensure you have the right Dog Collars and Leads like the ones you can find at https://iwoof.com/ as having your dog on a lead that means they are too far away form you or that is perhaps to tight and keeping them too close to your side will only make for a unhappy walking friend.

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Here are a few tips you may want to follow:

• Keep your lead short – this is especially important if you have a nervous dog or one that perhaps becomes slightly aggressive (due to anxiety and fear) when in the presence of other dogs. The short lead allows you to control them better and also means you can talk to them more effectively and reassure them if you feel they are starting to become worried or anxious. You should where possible always walk with your dog by your side.
• Maintain your pack leader status – one of the keys to controlling your dog and helping them to feel safe and secure is to ensure that our behaviour reflects the fact that you should be seen as pack leader and this involves walking in front of your dog when you leave the house. Meaning that you should be the one who leaves your home first and the one who enters it first when you return. As above when you are out walking your dog should be by your side.
• Don’t rush – rushing your dog out the door and around the park for a quick walk before you have to go out or perhaps so you can get back in time for your favourite television program is only going to cause you more problems. If you dog feels rushed, they may become even more anxious and even disobedient.