I used to walk my dog by attaching a leash to a collar. Looking back at those walking experiences, I can't believe it took me so long to learn about using a Gentle Leader. The leash-attached-to-collar scenario started with my Chow-Shepherd, Remo. I walked her when she was a fuzzy little pup, and it worked fine.
One of my favorite things to do is take my dog to our local dog park and let him run free. Bailey absolutely loves it, as he likes to run, chase dogs, and playfully tease dogs to get them to chase him. He is one fast little guy, and it's amazing to see him racing around the fenced in area with two or three dogs chasing after him.
It's Spring again, and it's one of my favorite times of year to walk my dog. I guess I should also admit it is one of the few seasons when I walk my dog, as winters are not exactly dog-walking friendly around me, and some summer days are too darn hot, unless we go out later in the evening. In any case, every Spring, I vow to walk Bailey more so that his energy is used in a healthy way.
Kristen Sydelko