I walk my 7 year old 55 pound labrador retriever/border collie mix three times a day. 45 minutes twice a day then 20 minutes the third walk. is this enough walking for my dog? or how much longer should i walk her?
2007-10-13 09:02:23 · 13 answers · asked by Erikka 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Also on our walks my dog pulls me like crazy. how do i get her to stop pulling?
2007-10-13 09:03:52 · update #1
You are walking him enough if he is happy and seems calm enough that is enough.
However in response to Rob...are you serious? Punish him? NO! You correct him and get a better lead/collar or harness.
Some work really well, you can take him to Petco or Petsmart and try them on and see what works but that's STUPID, punishment is a stupid answer. Our pets rely on us for their needs and give us unconditional love. You guide him and correct him in how to behave and do it with firmness but you don't punish him...Rob you JERK!
2007-10-13 09:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by LDBK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To help teach your dog not to pull when walking, don't use a Flexi. Instead, get a 6 foot leather lead. Leather is better than nylon, which can cause some nasty burns if the dog pulls it through your hand suddently. Also get a Gentle Leader head collar, and that will give you much more control. There is also one made by Halti, but I think the Gentle Leader works better. Finally, enroll in an obedience course, which will help teach you how to teach the dog to walk on lead without forging or lagging.
Dogs differ in the amount of exercise they need, but that may be enough, particularly if the dog gets some time to romp in the yard or other safe location.
2007-10-13 16:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by drb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best to walk your dog about one mile a day so it seems you are walking her enough. Make sure you play fetch with her and what not also so she has some play time outside. As for the pulling, hold the leash further down so you have more control over her and there is less slack in the leash so she cannot pull. Walmart also sells a harness called the Anti-Pull harness that makes it where the dog cannot pull on the leash too much.
2007-10-13 16:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by Madison 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a 175# mastiff. We use the "Gentle Leader Easy Walk" harness. This seem to work much better than the collar and a leash.
The harness was about $25.00 and you can purchase it in just about any pet store and on line.
The Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness redirects the pressure through the front leash attachment. And, the martingale closure tightens slightly across the chest and shoulder blades when your dog attempts to pull forward.
My dog wears the X-Large size. I would think your dog would use the Large.
2007-10-13 16:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by ms.toni67 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you! thats a lot of exercise! Get your dog a back pack and load it up with approx 15% of her body weight.. this will tire her out even more, have at least one of your walks on leash with you in charge.. dont go out the door until she is calm submissive.Then quick jerks on the lead every time she pulls.. or try a halti,
2007-10-13 16:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like your dog is very lucky! You walking him for 1 hour and 50 minutes per day is great! This is plenty of excercise for her! To make her stop pulling I Suggest buying a harness that wraps around your dogs front legs. It doesnt hurt them at all, and by giving a gentle tug on it, It stops your dog from pulling. She'll learn who's boss in no time. It sounds like your dog is cared for well, and there should be more people who look after dogs like you! =]
Anyway You can purchase dog harnesses from any good pet store, or online at:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=blended&field-keywords=dog%20harnesses&results-process=default&dispatch=search/ref=pd_sl_aw_tops-2_blended_208106747_1&results-process=default
2007-10-13 16:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just 20 minutes a day would be good and for the pulling problem go to petmart and by a collar that goes around the dog muzzle and you clip it on at the back of its neck. If you cant find tell one of the employes in petmart and tell them your problem and they will help you
2007-10-14 09:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my rottie started pulling, by a fluke i pulled his collar up higher just under his ears and shortened the lead,there was another dog walking towards us, and he wanted to investigate,its owner made it quite plane she didn,t want us anywhere near them, now i use a short lead while walking in the village, and a extendable around the country walk.the high collar and short lead gives me the controll needed to stop him pulling,
2007-10-17 16:13:24 · answer #8 · answered by t j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog needs exercise other just walking such as retrieving on a flexi-leash.
To teach her not to pull take an obedience class.
2007-10-13 16:09:34 · answer #9 · answered by keezy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
welll helloo i think i can help with the pulling our dog used to pull so we went to a pet shop and bough HALTI its realy good its £7 thier really cool you can get one of these it a pet shop or vet good luck !!! and yes i think your dog is getting enough walk!!
your dog sounds very cute xxxxx
hope this works for you :)
good luck
2007-10-13 16:11:04 · answer #10 · answered by Kreach! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋