Dog walking provides benefits for both dogs and their owners. Walking in nature stimulates your mind, gives you physical exercise, provides chances for socialization, and offers opportunities for behavioral training. It also gets both of you out and about while helping to grow the bond you have with your dog. Stimulation Walking your dog regularly …
January? Walk Your Dog Month
Lucky for us, the weather has been quite balmy recently, but did you know that January is “Walk Your Dog Month?” Typically, most of us would rather hibernate for the winter and wait for spring to arrive. Well, no matter how we might feel, our four-legged friends need consistent exercise, no matter what the thermometer …
Pet Safety at Night
Tonight it will be dark at 4:45 pm! As the days become shorter, it may be difficult to get that evening walk in before dark. That doesn’t mean you should stop those after-dinner strolls with your dog; it only means that you need to be a little more cautious. It is really important for both …
January – National Walk Your Pet Month!
As we shovel out from the latest snow storm, it may be hard to believe that January is designated as National Walk Your Pet Month. If you could ask your dog, he would probably prefer a warmer month to celebrate walks. But be that as it may, January has indeed been designated and we have …
A New Leash on Life in the Philadelphia Suburbs
Walking a dog is one of the biggest reasons that owners seek behavior help from professionals. Recently, my son’s girlfriend adopted a small dog, Ellie. Like most puppies, Ellie is filled with energy and loves to run around. She resides in a house located deep in the woods, down a long private lane. There is …