Collars, Leashes & Harnesses

The dog is a social animal and, therefore, needs to encounter other living beings, to explore a territory. Whether it lives in an apartment or a house, He cannot be satisfied with a five-minute bathroom break after the film or even remain cloistered in a garden.. A minimum of one hour's walk per day will allow him to expend energy, thus sparing your furniture, and to integrate into a sort of pack with the other dogs in the neighborhood. Of course, if you have chosen a sporting dog such as a Husky, the daily exercise necessary for your companion's healthy development will be significantly longer.

From a legal point of view, Dogs walked in town must be kept on a leash or be within earshot and reach so that its owner always has it under control. Thus, if, unfortunately, a dog is hit by a car while off-leash, its owner is responsible for the resulting damage. The same applies if it bites another dog or a person. These problems can be avoided by teaching your companion to walk on a leash, to come when called without question, and by socializing it from a very young age. Off-leash walks are reserved for green spaces and the countryside.

Walking on a leash is learned from a very young age.. Even as a tiny puppy, it tends to follow its owner. Take every opportunity to ask it to come to heel. Then, put on the leash. A short adjustment period is, of course, essential. The puppy will tend to pull back. Then, gradually, it will lead the way. Be careful never to allow it to pull on the leash. This bad habit is unpleasant and can be dangerous in certain situations. To correct it, simply stop and pull in the opposite direction. The puppy will lose its balance and, after a few tumbles, will refrain from going ahead. Once this step is mastered, you can move on to walking off-leash.

Your home is your companion's territory. With an instinct that varies in strength depending on the breed, your dog will guard it by barking to announce its presence. Barking can also express boredom when left alone all day. But sometimes, this form of expression becomes a real nuisance for the neighbors. Good training is key to good relations with your neighbors. Teaching your dog to bark and to be quiet on command is simple. First, give the command "bark" and reward him when he obeys. Later, only give him the reward when he is quiet, while firmly telling him "stop."

If the dog is in a garden, you must make sure that it cannot escape.. A good, sufficiently high, and buried fence (dogs dig!) is essential. Be aware that if your dog escapes, you will be responsible for any damage it causes. Therefore, liability insurance should always be taken out, regardless of the breed of dog.