More on leashes for your dog

The reason I recommend a short leash is to keep your dog focused on walking.  The long retactable leashes encourage your dog to wander ahead, then lag behind you.  The reason you are walking your dog is for YOUR excercise, not your dog's entertainment.  Use a short lease (in your left/non-dominant hand) and you just keep walking.  Your pooch will soon learn that lolly-gagging isn't an option.  She will learn rather quickly that walking is her job.


Be Smart: keep walking at least 20 minutes per day.