How Do You Walk A Dog On Ice?
Walking your dog on ice can be potentially hazardous to both of you as falls can happen easily and the ice can injure your dog’s paws. Taking precautions ahead of time and checking your dog over after every walk can reduce the risk. With some attention to safety, you can continue your daily walks, even on ice. Read on to learn how to walk a dog on ice. Train your dog to walk on a leash without pulling. Many people have problems with their dogs pulling or tugging on their leashes during walks, but this can be dangerous on ice. Work with your dog during good weather so that when the snow and ice arrives, you have a dog who won’t pull you down. Buy some boots with good traction or slip on cleats to help you walk more securely on ice. You should not wear shoes with smooth soles when you walk on ice. Slip on cleats will fit over your shoes and are made especially for walking on snow and ice. Pick up some dog boots for your pet if he has trouble walking on the ice. Although not all dogs like
