In this super connected world we live in it can be hard to put the smart phone away. Email, text, and phone calls are now almost as addicting as nicotine. As tempting as it is to talk on the phone, text or compose an email - resist the urge when walking your dog.
Cities are crowded, busy, and (potentially) dangerous places for people (and dogs) who are not paying attention. People get hit by cars while running and listening to music. Now imagine you are writing an email and your dog wanders into the street - but you don't see it - yes that is not a pretty picture. Paying attention to your dog means that you both will enjoy the walk. Your neighbors will also enjoy that you are aware of what dog is doing is while you are out.
Tip for the Day
Put away your phone, ipod, and other distractions and enjoy your walk with your dog. Practice obedience during your walk instead. 2 - 45 minute walks a day training your dog rather than texting adds up to be 10.5 hours worth of free training time a week! If you were to attend a 7 week dog training course you would only get 7 hours of training over the course of 7 weeks. Most dog training classes run anywhere from $100 - $350 for a 7 week course. In that same 7 weeks (if you practice only 90 minutes a day with your dog) you could have trained your dog for 73.5 hours!
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