Tips For Walking Your Japanese Chin In The Busy City
Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 01:54PM
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Unattended Puppies: This is one big mistake that can be very devastating. In the time it takes you to buy a few groceries or get a quick cup of coffee, someone could have long run off with your puppy. A good thief can steal a car in twenty to forty seconds. Your puppy can be snatched much quicker. If your puppy is a pure breed it will be much more tempting. Getting groceries or whatever else you want can be done later. Your puppy will be much harder to replace.

Your dog can also be a hazard to himself if you leave him unattended. He may become excited or scared and wrap his leash tight and choke himself. Or he could slip through his collar and run away.

Watch The Weather: Be alert for severe weather conditions before going on a walk with your puppy. If it's going to get hot, cut back on the length of your walk. If you don't trim your Japanese chin's coat, watch them very carefully for signs of overheating. During the hot summer months it would be a wise precaution to not take them on walks at all. The pavement absorbs a lot of heat and will make your puppy even more uncomfortable.

Remember that during the winter months salt will be painful on your puppy's paws. Take them on walks through a park or some other place that isn't salted, and also check their paws for ice build up. Booties may help but most experts agree that they do more harm than good, and most dogs don't like them.

Distractions: In the city there are endless distractions for your puppy to investigate. Everything will interest and excite your puppy, and if something doesn't it's only because there are to many other distractions. The noise, other pedestrians, wind in the trees- the bushes- through your puppies legs, the scents, other dogs, all these will be vying for your puppy's attention. All these will be very exciting and depending on your puppies nature will either make him very excited or shrink in fear.

Using Attention-Getters on a Walk: Because of these distractions on city walks, you need something to get his attention on you. A good way bring his attention back to you is to have a motivator with you. Use a one of his favorite toys. It not only gets his attention but it also creates a spirit of fun and playfulness. You want your puppy to have fun on your walks. If you two have fun inside you should have fun outside. Your puppy will enjoy going out with you and your bond will deepen. A stick or other non-hazardous object your puppy picks up and plays with on the walk, is a great motivator or attention getter while on walks.

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