Have Fun Walking Your Pet, Part 2

Enjoy walking your pet in a safe and non-toxic environment, but there are also situations to be aware of, and practices to be safe while walking your pet. Continued from our last post, follow the remaining tips while out and about with your pet:

• Your pet likes to meet people; great! However, jumping is not. Teach them not to jump on others with a treat from you and the other person they’re attempting to jump on with a friendly greeting.

• If you’re going for a long walk, bring water, treats, poop bags, and a walking stick for leverage and possible safety.

• Be aware of your surroundings, and with warmer weather be on the lookout for snakes, scorpions, spiders and bees.

• Take your pets on new walks; not just the regular routine. Walk with friends, to friends’ houses and dog park.

• Spray your self with insect repellant; natural repellant is best, and make sure you spray only you, not your pet, as repellants can be dangerous and very toxic.

Source: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dog-walking-101