One Step at a Time
I have always imagined walking with my dog being this wonderful past time, boy was I wrong. It took us many months to figure out how to safely go for a walk without the stress of him getting scared, constantly pulling, burning his paws and literally everything that could go wrong on a walk. Walking has been quite a struggle for Gus and even today we still have tough moments on walks. Gus has taught me to be patient and take this hurdle in our journey - one step at a time - with a few helpful finds.
I have created a list of things that I take on EVERY SINGLE WALK, we will not leave the house without these items.
Air horn
Pet safe repellent (this is great for deterring other animals that are not leashed)
Treats! These are great for motivation and to play distraction games with Gus when other dogs are coming our way. Usually this consists of cheese and other treats that I can throw at a loose dog to distract them.
Poop bags (we always pick up after our pups)
