Scottsdale dog walking
August 27, 2010
The first step to a successful dog walk is to have the proper equipment. I always recommend having a walking collar that you put on your dog just for walking. The pull and wear and tear on your dogs normal collar will make it stretch and fall apart faster then normal. And a normal flat collar isn’t suitable for any type of correction.or example, if your dog is a puller, a normal collar wont help.
Being a Scottsdale dog walker has given me years of experience and I have found that for a dog walking collar the martingayle with a chain loop(for noise distraction) works great. They are inexpensive and effective. They slip on and off over the dogs head. They fit right behind the ears, above the normal dog collar.
For a leash, I like a 4 foot nylon dog leash. They give you the most control during the walks since the dog stays closer to your side.
I find the longer leashes just get caught under the dogs legs too often. I have to stop and untangle the leash from under the dogs front legs. If you dont mind wrapping the leash around your hand a few time, the 6 ft leash will give your dog a little more freedom when appropriate.
I do NOT recommend the retractable leashes. Find out why in my next blog…
Patty with Elite Pet Care- a Scottsdale dog walker
