Walking your dog is important, but walking your dog properly is even more important. Your dog wants a leader on his/her walks, so the he/she can relax and burn off excess energy and anxiety. If a dog is worried about leading the walk, it won’t relax. It’s similar to when we want to just exercise and let our mind wander, thinking of nothing in particular.
I have seen it over and over again — consistent dog walks will cut down on unwanted behaviors around your house, and make your dog’s overall demeanor improve.
To see endless examples of this, go to www.cesarmillaninc.com, and watch video clips of ‘The Dog Whisperer’ on the National Geographic Channel. It will make a believer out of you regarding dog walks.