Dog Walking Made Easy - An Excerpt
By Chad E. Thompson
Introduction
There are many tools available to help dog owners get their dogs under control on the walk. Many believe slip or chain collars and prong collars are inhumane. Let me dispel this notion: They are not inhumane when used properly. Many people misuse them by yanking as hard as they can when correcting the dog. The dog simply needs a quick correction that redirects his attention. The collars are not meant to hurt the dog.
If you are interested using a shock collar, this is not the book for you. I do not condone using a shock collar unless it’s a dire situation and the dog is extremely dangerous. If you believe this tool should be used in conjunction with obedience training, a trained profession should teach you how to operate such a device. In my experience, it’s rare to find a dog that can only be controlled by a shock collar.
Most dogs simply need consistent training sessions, and an owner who is willing to take direction and leadership. Dogs are often misunderstood. They are not “acting up” or punishing the owner. They are following a pack order and behaving on instinct. That is why this book is so effective. I will teach you how to use the training tools properly and what energy to use while walking your dog.
Okay, off to the pet store for supplies. This is what you will need.
Dog Back Pack
The dog back pack is an effective tool in getting your dog to walk properly. Load it up with water bottles for weight and it gives the dog a job while on the walk. He naturally understands that he is in change of carrying the pack and will focus on doing so. Dogs cannot do two things at once. So while they are carrying the pack, they usually will simply walk and care about little else going on in the world. Also, the weight of the water bottles will burn twice the amount of energy the dog has stored up, so a quick 20-minute walk around the block is as effective as a 40-minute walk. Think about how effective that pack can be in wearing out your pup if he carries it for the recommended hour-long walk twice a day (once at night and once in the morning). This tool can single handedly solve many behavior-related issues. The dog back pack is sold in most pet stores. It will be used in the second phase of the program.
Get the entire book now along with Becoming the Pack Leader, 101 Dog Training Tips, Hints, Facts and Fun, and enrollment in our 6 Week Boot Camp for Dog Owners: Perfect Dog Training Course.