Walking your dog is a crucial part of raising and training them; thus, knowing the two types of dog walks can make a HUGE difference to your training experience.
&quot;Doggy Dan, is there more than just one way to do dog walks?&quot;
Yes… and my goal is to help dog owners tap into the power of switching walking styles to make the most out of dog walks.
In this blog, I will talk about the two types of dog walks, why you need to know both, and how to know which type to use best.
Read on to learn more.
The Two Types of Dog Walks: Why You Need More Than Just One Type of Walk
All walk and no play makes your dog a very irritable and restless pet.
A common misconception among dog owners regarding walking dogs is that there&#39;s only one walking style to follow from start to finish.
As a dog trainer who has helped dogs and their owners make walks effective while having fun, I know that sticking to one walking style can make your time outdoors an absolute struggle!
Because let&#39;s be honest: our dogs are playful, and the outdoors is the perfect setting for unleashing their love for fun!
Expecting them to follow one style of walking (and nothing else!) sets you and your dog up for frustration!
So, what do you do to make outdoor walks more effective? Here are the two types of dog walks you should follow.
The Structured Walk
The first dog-walking style is the “structured walk”.
Even though it is not THE ONLY walk you can do, it is undoubtedly the most important walk you should master.
Most dog owners feel this type of walk is the gold standard, the only way to do things. (More on this later.)
During the structured walk, your dog walks with a leash, and you absolutely are in control of the entire walk.
You give commands, you decide what your dog can and can&#39;t do, and your dog is expected to follow your charge.
This is the walking style that tells your dog, &quot;I am in charge of the walk. I make the decisions. You listen to my commands.&quot;
When you engage in a structured walk, you drive the entire walk, and your dog has to follow YOUR charge.
The Social Walk
Now, this walking style is what your dog loves!
The walk becomes social when your dog can roam free and do what they want for a time.
The walk doesn&#39;t have a structure, and dogs are more accessible to sniff posts, or check out areas they want to see.
Compared to The Structured Walk, this more relaxed option allows your dog to really have fun and socialize!
Two Types of Dog Walks: What the Structured Walk Teaches Your Dog
Walking your dog the structured way sends them this important message: you&#39;re in charge of the walk, not them.
The Structured Walk is crucial because it can solve typical dog walking problems such as leash pulling, aggression, overexcitement, and outdoor anxiety.
Sure, you will be giving your dog the freedom to roam around and freely explore, but before you do that, your dog must understand you make the calls.
And it is during the structured walks that your dog fi

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