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Enjoy Dog Walking In 8 Easy Ways

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Dog walking is a great way to get house and… well, walk. Walking with your furry friend can lead to special moments with them – from spending time with them to growing a bond with them.

But what if you want to change things up in your dog walking? Or are you new to the whole trend? No matter your background, anyone can enjoy dog walking!

That’s what we’ve found 8 easy ways to enjoy dog walking! So, grab your leash, bring along your furry friend, and go outside!

  1. Allow For Exploration

“When walking your dog, allow them to explore,” says Charlie Whitaker, a travel writer at Research Papers UK and Writinity. “While walking can be great exercise for both you and your pet, exploration can also take place. Exploration can be mentally stimulating for your dog. Even if they just sniff around, that counts as exploration.”

  • Allow Friends To Tag Along

Who said that dog walking is a solo thing? Why not have a friend come along for the fun?

Like any fun activity, dog walking is much more fun to do with friends. Make it a weekend thing to hang out with friends and dogs. It’s nice to catch up with friends, while taking your furry friend for a stroll.

  • Visit The Local Park

Know any good places to take your dog? How about the local park? Or maybe there’s a dog park that you’d like to visit?

Going to the local park creates a routine for you and your pup. If you want to visit another park, then no problem. Just make sure that Fido is okay with that.

Speaking of changing up the route…

  • Change Routes

You should switch up the routes now and then, so that you and your dog don’t get bored with the “usual” path. Taking up a new path opens doors to new opportunities and new scenery. Plus, this allows for dogs to sniff this new route, thus sparking their curiosity. You can take a new route through:

  • A neighborhood
  • Another park (local or dog)
  • A new dog-friendly patio, etc.

When you change routes, the possibilities are endless.

  • Change Pace

If you’re used to walking slowly and enjoying the view as you walk your dog, then that’s okay. However, if you’re tired of the monotony, feel free to change it up. You can speed up your walk gradually. Just make sure that your dog is comfortable with this change. Don’t force things to happen. Otherwise, your pet won’t like it. No matter how fast or slow you take things, make sure that your dog is okay.

  • Talk To People

Who knows? You might run into other dog walkers. So, it’s definitely okay to talk to people as you walk your dog. This can be a great opportunity for dogs to socialize with one another. Even when you and the other person are the ones socializing, it’s still a fun part of walking your dog.

  • Take Pit Stops

“Pit stops are important for not only yourself, but also your dog,” says Darla White, a lifestyle blogger at Draftbeyond. “So, when you take a pit stop, make sure that your dog gets one too. You may want to bring pet supplies like a doggie bag, in case your dog does more than pee. Also, be sure to bring treats for when they go to the bathroom successfully.”

You can also combine activities within your route. For example, you can drop off a letter at the post office as you make your way to the dog park. Or, you can pick up lunch as you and your dog head to the dog-friendly patio.

  • Bring Treats

Finally, don’t forget to bring the dog treats. Dogs love to get treats every once in a while. So, when going on your walks, be sure to bring the treats.

You can give treats in any of the following scenarios:

  • Your dog goes to the bathroom at the right place, at the right time.
  • Your dog behaves well with other people and dogs.
  • Your dog is obedient to and from your destination.

You can even have your dog find some treats by sniffing them on the ground.

Conclusion

As you can see, dog walking can be fun and easy. By following these 8 tips, dog walking will get better and better; and, Fido will thank you for it!

Eula Skiles is a writer at Essay Writing Services and Gumessays.com. She is also a contributing writer for Thesis Writing Service. As a content writer, she writes articles about digital marketing strategies, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle trends.

Safety Solution For Your Vehicle Save The Lives Of Children & Pets

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I am very excited to talk to you all today, as there has finally been a technical breakthrough in protecting children and pets from being run over by vehicles or equipment.

Our friends North of us in Canada have developed a revolutionary way of protecting people, environment, and assets. This Canadian company is called National Safety Solutions, and they have patented the Start Right Safety Device. Now that they have completed all their vigorous testing of the prototypes National Safety Solutions is proud to say that they have begun manufacturing in Vancouver, Canada.


The device operates like this; when the driver or operator of any type of vehicle jumps in and starts the engine an 85-decibel alarm sounds within 5 seconds, for those of you unsure of how loud this is, it is comparable to a food blender (88db) or a Vacuum Cleaner (70db). Once the alarm has sounded the driver knows immediately that they have forgotten to walk around the vehicle and ensure that kids or pets are not playing behind, around or even under the vehicle or leaving hazards such as bikes, or skateboards that are out of sight of the back up camera (if your vehicle has one).

With the alarm sounding, the driver turns the vehicle off and takes a small handheld Scanner and proceeds to pass the Scanner over each strategically place Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags usually on each corner of the vehicle. When you have completed these steps, the driver returns to the driver seat and turns the ignition on. The Scanner connects with a few quick beeps to the Data Logger inside the vehicle, and the alarm will not sound. This device has taken the complacency out of drivers that never look around the vehicle or the drivers that solely rely on their mirrors and back-up cameras. In our busy lives we all make a very common mistake, that is not making sure it is safe to move or vehicles. So many folks have done this and now live with the grief of being responsible for one of these horrific accidents. Nothing will ever replace the simple ‘feet on the ground’ approach to ensuring that your vehicle is safe to move.

If you could take a minute to check out KIDSANDCARS.org http://www.kidsandcars.org/ you will see just how often this really happens. I am sure many people have said ‘It would never happen to me’, ‘I have a back up camera’ or ‘I checked my mirrors I know it is safe to go’! How many of us really think about if it is safe to move our vehicles? I know I look for the obvious when sitting in the driver’s seat but after following up with the website of KIDSANDCARS.org, I now realize how big the blind spots really are while sitting in my vehicle. This has been a huge eye opener for me, therefore I envision this safety device to be on all types of vehicles and equipment, from personal vehicles, school buses, government cars and trucks, as well as many industrial and commercial applications.

The folks at National Safety Solutions tell me that if there is enough interest in their product within the USA then they will begin manufacturing the Start Right Safety Device right here in America. It is always nice to say, ‘Made in America’ and not somewhere offshore. When you follow up with this great product, you will contact Byron@nsslca.com and use the promo code: B2018K01T which will entitle you to a promotional discount on your purchase. The best part about this whole concept is that we can prevent so many horrific incidents for under $725.00 CND. With the Promo discount and exchange rate it will be approximately $500.00 USD or possibly less. Now that is what I call inexpensive peace of mind.

This product is an exciting and innovative resource that we all can utilize to help protect our children, grandchildren, pets, our fellow workers, and our property and assets. If you have been, or know someone that has ever been, impacted by this type of incident please share this with them as you could be that person that has helped prevent the next life changing event.

Trick Or Treaters Safety On Halloween Night

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Tripping

Some giddy ghosts and ghouls will race excitedly to your door. Be prepared.

In the full light of day, inspect your lawn, driveway and front path for trip hazards like exposed tree roots, cracks in concrete or missing pavers. Make repairs where possible or, at the very least, cut off access to unsafe areas.

Meanwhile, if you’ve decorated the front yard with decorations like light-up pumpkins and animated figures, relocate the electrical cords so they’re not in anyone’s way.

Lighting

Make sure the path to your house is bright enough for trick-or-treaters to approach safely.

You don’t need to install a full suite of year-round landscape lighting simply to accommodate visitors on Halloween night. There are plenty of temporary and affordable options for illumination, from glow sticks to tea lights.

And although it may seem more in keeping with the mood of this spooky night to switch off your porch light, it’s much safer — not to mention more inviting — to keep it on.

Flammable Decorations

Whether vandals or accidents are to blame, there are many more fires on Halloween than a typical October night, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Holiday decorations are often quite flammable, involving materials such as paper, hay and dried cornstalks.

If you can’t resist adorning your home and yard with such potentially dangerous items, then be sure to keep them away from candles and other heat sources. If jack-o’-lanterns or luminaries figure into your celebrations, illuminate them using LED tea lights, not open flames.

Put Doggie Up

Chances are yours is a friendly dog. But if some Halloween costumes are so convincing as to be frightening to small children, those same getups could be equally disturbing to your pooch — particularly on such a high-energy night.

It’s good sense to contain your dog in an indoor space that’s both comfortable and secure.

A festive parade of goblins and ghouls, princesses and superheroes will soon be marching to your house. Do your part by clearing the path and lighting the way. Be safe out there, and have a Happy Halloween!