One thing every Mastiff needs is regular walks. Dogs are social creatures and can’t stand being cooped up in the house all day. You may be a new Mastiff owner, and you don’t know how to take your dog on walks yet. Or you’ve been a dog owner for a while, and your dog hasn’t warmed up to your walks. Going on walks with your dog doesn’t have to be stressful and can be very entertaining if you do it right. Not only that but you can rest assured knowing your mastiff is going to sleep well on their bed afterwards! Here are some things you need to get right so you can have successful walks with your dog.
Get them used to their harness at home
Dogs, in general, tend to wander off when they’re outside, and so they need a harness so you can keep them in check. There’s one thing you need to keep in mind though, make sure the harness is one that fits them. You can get harnesses online, or in pet supply shops. When you want to get a harness for your dog, you need to make sure you get the right one. For example, you would get a large-size harness for your Mastiff. It has to be befitting of them.
Once you’ve got the right harness, get them used to it at home. You don’t want to take them for a walk with the new harness and cause them obvious discomfort.
Take them for short walks and build-up
It wouldn’t be fair on your Mastiff if you make them walk a long distance the first time they’re going on a walk. Like anything related to dogs, you need to warm them up to the idea. You could walk them from your house to a nearby park or to a nearby beach where you could play with them. As you take them on regular short walks, you build their stamina. Once you’ve built their stamina, you guys can go a long distance together. You can go on morning jogs with them, and they’ll be able to match your speed. Your dog could even motivate you to cover more distance on your jogs.
Bring the right supplies on your walks
It will help if you arm yourself with the right supplies whenever you go on a walk with your dog. One essential is a poop bag. Your dog will most definitely relieve their selves on the sidewalk, and you want to prepare yourself when that happens. You wouldn’t want to ruin someone’s day by making them step on your dog’s faeces, would you?
Another essential is treats. Take your dog’s favourite treat while you’re out on your walk, so they don’t go hungry. You can also take a ball along so you can play fetch with them while you’re at it. Your dog will enjoy your walks so much they’ll be in a perpetual state of happiness.
One of the perks of being a dog owner is the regular walks with your dog. When done right, a walk can be the most enjoyable thing ever. Regular and lengthy walks will do a lot of good for you and your dog. Now that you know what to do, why don’t you try it now?
