Discover the Easiest Way to Walk Multiple Dogs

I love walking my dogs and it's a great exercise for all of us. It's difficult at times to walk multiple dogs but I have found the easiest way to have an enjoyable walk. There are a few different styles of leads to walk more than one dog, some will work better than others for different reasons. I have two dogs, Prince the Dalmatian and Anya a standard Schnauzer. Both have very different personalities which at times makes its hard to walk them together.

The Knot a Coupler Lead

This style of lead has two short leads connected together joined with a swivel. The setup with a stretchable cord doesn't really allow the dogs enough length for them to do their own investigative walk. The dominate dog tends to pull the other over to their side. Having two dogs there is always a leader and follower.

The nature of the pack leader wants to be out in front of the other dog and at least level with the walker. The follower dog is happy to follow but sometimes wants to walk behind, so you end up being caught in the middle. For this to happen the leads need to be longer and not under any real stretch to make it comfortable for both dogs. I think this type of lead would be suitable for runners where the dogs are running straight ahead with minimal distances between each other. It wouldn't work well for a casual walk.

Dog Belts

Another device that is handy but not for big dogs with little people (children). The biggest feature is to allow your hands to remain free but that is where it ends. I find well behaved small dogs are good for this, for larger ones that pull ahead forget it, you'll need to go back to dog training before using a belt. Having dogs from medium to large breeds just wouldn't be easy to walk. For sure you'll end up holding the leads.

Traditional Separate Leads

My favorite. The dogs have plenty of length. They can go their separate ways, so to speak. You can alternate the lengths easy enough for independence. Some dogs love their own lead. In fact my Dalmatian carries his lead to me when we are ready to go for a walk. If they are well disciplined on the standard lead then its a pleasure to walk with them. They enjoy their restricted freedom and so will you. I have found using the plain old leads the simplest and easiest way to go for a walk. No gimmicks needed.

Leads to Avoid

There are other harness like the Halti. Don't like these I have seen the lead ride up the dog's head pulling on the face and eyes very harshly and the owner didn't even realize. Body harnesses! Well forget it if your dog thinks it's a husky in training. Again it's another lead relying on force to control the dog.

I believe a dog can walk with conventional leads as long as the owner has learned how to train themselves and the dog properly. Physical force to control walking should be a rare occurrence.

I hope this helps with choosing the best way to walk your doggies.

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