Monday, October 15, 2012

Dogs and Big Backyards

By Allyson Westcot


If you're lucky enough to have a big rear yard, your dog has loads of space to play and potty without the need for you take her for a stroll away from your home. Your dog will still benefit from walks for exercise, but a fenced rear yard could be a pet owner's pal. Just remember that leaving your pet in the rear yard unsupervised too often can essentially lead directly to behavior problems.

Even if you can open your door and let your dog safely outside, you must get a collar or dog harness and leash and train your dog to walk properly without pulling. Firstly, walking with your dog is a bonding experience. And the activity of coaching your dog to behave on a dog leash is great for both of you. Your dog learns to behave and you find out more about your dog. It's simply a way for pet and pet owner to enjoy getting some exercise in each other's company.

You will very probably have to or need to take your dog somewhere eventually, as well. If you have trained your dog to be comfortable in a dog harness and leash, then it should ideally go smoothly. If your dog has only ever run in the backyard off a leash, getting her to be calm when using them for the first time could be a real challenge.

You can still let your dog out in the rear yard while also leash training. But keep the flaws of a gigantic back yard in your mind, and don't leave your dog out there too often or for too long.

There is not a lot wrong with your dog spending time outside, just be sure it's not that much. And when your dog is outside, be sure there is a dog house or other shelter provided so your dog can get out of rain or rough weather. And provide plenty of fresh water, particularly in hot weather.




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