Walking with your dog is a great way to stay healthy and have fun with your pet.
Dr. Patrick and his pet training friends have some tips to help you enjoy your walks safely and smartly!
Darlene Arden, a speaker and multi-published cat and dog writer says:
Instead of a cervical (neck) collar, use a chest harness to prevent any pressure on your puppy’s trachea (windpipe).
And Dr. Patrick echoes her sentiments:
I wholeheartedly agree with Arden and greatly appreciate her goals for promoting safe training from the perspective of health. Besides the potential for harm to the trachea, there is also the potential for the esophagus, blood and lymphatic vessels, vertebrae, intervertebral discs, facets (small joints connecting the vertebrae), spinal cord, and muscles of the neck to be adversely affected by abrupt leash tugs on a cervical collar.
To learn more from Darlene Arden, visit her website, HERE!