Unlike many other household pets, dogs depend on their owners for their daily exercise. Some breeds, especially larger and the traditional working breeds, need more than others, and younger animals usually have more stamina than more elderly ones. It is fortunate that taking the animals out is a healthy, as well as fun, activity and woodlands dog walking can be a particular pleasure.
Woods can be a lovely place for a walk on hot summer days. While the cool and shade is appreciated by people, it can also be very welcomed by dogs. Some animals are prone to overheating, especially the more muscular and thick set breeds, such as Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Whilst these animals enjoy their exercise, they can really struggle on hot days, so taking them to a shady wood is an ideal solution.
There is no need to take along dog toys to the woods, and then have to worry about finding them and remembering to take them home again, because these areas are full of sticks. Most breeds enjoy fetching sticks and there are also plenty of exciting scents for the animals to explore. People can enjoy the beauty of nature found in a wood, which changes with the turn of the seasons.
Not all woods are open to the public so it is important to take notice of any signs. Not only is entering private property without permission against the law in most countries, it could also be dangerous if, for example, a shoot was taking place. Restrictions may vary at different times of the year with dogs needing to be kept on leads during the season when ground birds, such as pheasants, nest, for example. Pets should not be allowed to run freely around deer and other livestock either.
Every dog owner should be in control of their dog, and in woods, as elsewhere, dogs should not be allowed off their lead unless the person responsible is confident that they will return when called. Pets should be kept in sight so that they can be called back if necessary. Care should also be taken to prevent the animal from straying out of the area.
Some areas that are seldom visited may have overgrown paths and thickly wooded areas. It is especially important in places such as these to take care not to get lost as one tree can look so much like another, and it is difficult to see far into the distance to look for landmarks. Maps and compasses should be used in these situations. Other woodland is well-used and often has clearly marked paths; it is wise to keep to these.
It may be unpleasant, but dog owners should clean up after their pets, in order to prevent prosecution as well as spreading disease. Special bags and scooping devices are available, but whatever used, the waste needs to be disposed of properly. Some popular areas have bins dedicated to this purpose available.
Keeping dogs as pets can be very enjoyable as well as having health benefits for the owners. Exercising the animal means that the owner must exercise too, and in addition to improving fitness, it can also be fun. Woodlands dog walking is very enjoyable, especially because these areas usually have beautiful scenery.
Woods can be a lovely place for a walk on hot summer days. While the cool and shade is appreciated by people, it can also be very welcomed by dogs. Some animals are prone to overheating, especially the more muscular and thick set breeds, such as Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Whilst these animals enjoy their exercise, they can really struggle on hot days, so taking them to a shady wood is an ideal solution.
There is no need to take along dog toys to the woods, and then have to worry about finding them and remembering to take them home again, because these areas are full of sticks. Most breeds enjoy fetching sticks and there are also plenty of exciting scents for the animals to explore. People can enjoy the beauty of nature found in a wood, which changes with the turn of the seasons.
Not all woods are open to the public so it is important to take notice of any signs. Not only is entering private property without permission against the law in most countries, it could also be dangerous if, for example, a shoot was taking place. Restrictions may vary at different times of the year with dogs needing to be kept on leads during the season when ground birds, such as pheasants, nest, for example. Pets should not be allowed to run freely around deer and other livestock either.
Every dog owner should be in control of their dog, and in woods, as elsewhere, dogs should not be allowed off their lead unless the person responsible is confident that they will return when called. Pets should be kept in sight so that they can be called back if necessary. Care should also be taken to prevent the animal from straying out of the area.
Some areas that are seldom visited may have overgrown paths and thickly wooded areas. It is especially important in places such as these to take care not to get lost as one tree can look so much like another, and it is difficult to see far into the distance to look for landmarks. Maps and compasses should be used in these situations. Other woodland is well-used and often has clearly marked paths; it is wise to keep to these.
It may be unpleasant, but dog owners should clean up after their pets, in order to prevent prosecution as well as spreading disease. Special bags and scooping devices are available, but whatever used, the waste needs to be disposed of properly. Some popular areas have bins dedicated to this purpose available.
Keeping dogs as pets can be very enjoyable as well as having health benefits for the owners. Exercising the animal means that the owner must exercise too, and in addition to improving fitness, it can also be fun. Woodlands dog walking is very enjoyable, especially because these areas usually have beautiful scenery.
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