Fit Tip 7/16/09 collars, chokes, harnesses, haltees…
This is part of a series in keeping your furkids, especially the elder variety, feeling and looking their best. It is not intended to supercede medical advice or directives.
To help prevent muscular imbalances and premature degeneration in certain areas of the spine, it is a good idea to switch out the type of restraint you choose to use when leading your dog. No ONE way is best; several ways are better. The majority of clients I speak with only use collars and/or choke chains.
Unless your dog is a competitor in obedience trials, make sure that he/she stands not only on your left, but also sometimes stands on your right. Again, this helps prevent muscular imbalances and shortening of the spine to one side (usually right).
See? Another easy tip!
Have you walked your dog today?
