Multiple Dog Walks

Springtime multiple dog walks are more challenging than those taken over a snowy winter. Everyone comes out to enjoy the weather and there is a new distraction almost every moment, or so it sometimes seems. This is the season that I am always more on alert and I do not dare leave my house for a walk without my clicker.

Spring is also the season where it seems that many dog owners have forgotten their manners. I see many things that I either have to avoid or comment on, to prevent incidents. Just today, I was on my favorite weekend trail when I noticed a man rapidly approaching me from behind with a large black bear-like dog. This is typically the type of dog that many dogs will have a reaction to so it is better to be prepared. I got my dogs off the trail a bit and had then had them sit and clicked them for looking at the passing dog and his owner. All was well.

But it was a good thing that I did not release my crew right away! At least a minute after the man passed with one dog (on leash) another big black bear-like dog passed us dragging a leash on the ground. I heard the owner call his dog to come faster, but the appropriate thing for him to would have been to retain a grip on both dogs. It would have also been more appropriate for him to not approach me fast from behind without warning me. Thankfully, I saw him first.

Being aware of things that may cause potential problems with a multiple dog walk before they happen is something that is really important for any multiple dog owner to cultivate. Walking a crew together will always be harder than walking any one dog alone. Prevention is the best offense. Learn to be observant. You will never regret it.

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Welcome to the Website for the book, How Many Dogs?! Here you’ll find lots of information to help you manage your multiple dog home using positive reinforcement training methods. You’ll also be able to view some sample pages of the book, and we hope you’ll take the opportunity to buy the book. The book actually began shipping to our customers on April 24, 2010.

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