ron2
Posted : 4/20/2006 1:55:32 PM
The episode you're talking about was a Vizla. He was timid. So Cesar used the other end of the leash to help hold up his tail, which helped to elevate confidence in the dog. The owner wanted to be able to rollerblade with his dog. Eventually, he was able to as the dog became more confident.
I walk Shadow ever day, 1 to 2 miles, with some playing in the backyard. In the summer, the walks get short. In the winter, the walks get longer. I have a big back yard so he can run fast, though he has to stop and turn. Eventually, I plan to either have a bicycle or better yet, build a dog cart, as Texas doesn't often get snow. The walk time can be 40 minutes on a short walk to an hour on a long walk. Some days, after walking, etc., I'll take him with me to Petco and he gets more walking then, too, as I park farther away and allow him to pee on bushes rather than in the store.