{"id":151,"date":"2016-04-20T16:20:15","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T22:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/?p=151"},"modified":"2022-03-29T13:48:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T19:48:09","slug":"wonder-walkers-truly-a-walk-inthe-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/wonder-walkers-truly-a-walk-inthe-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Wonder Walkers: Truly A Walk In The Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We\u2019ve all been there; it\u2019s a beautiful spring<\/a> day, the snow has finally melted, the flowers are in bloom<\/a>, and you can\u2019t wait to get out and walk your dog.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, trouble begins almost the minute you attach your pup\u2019s leash to her collar. Your normally calm, well-mannered pooch is as excited to get outdoors as you are, and she immediately lurches away from you, nearly dislocating your shoulder in an attempt to investigate a particularly enticing aroma, only to be pulled back by you again and again.<\/p>\n

Variations of the above scenario are a normal part of life for many dog owners, but it doesn\u2019t have to be this way. Your team at Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center<\/a> is excited to share with you a product that helps make dog walking easy, safe, and fun for both you and your best pal: The Wonder Walker<\/em>.<\/p>\n

How Do Wonder Walkers Work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Wonder Walker is a uniquely designed halter that fits over your dog\u2019s chest and upper back, with a leash attachment clip positioned at the center of the chest. This leash position moves your dog\u2019s training cues to the middle of the body, rather than at the neck, allowing you to eliminate the \u201copposition reflex\u201d, which is your dog\u2019s natural tendency to pull away from you when you pull on the leash.<\/p>\n

When you guide a dog using a Wonder Walker, the pull of the leash is coming from the side of the body, so rather than your dog instinctively pulling straight ahead and away from you, he or she will naturally turn into the direction of your pull, which is towards you. This re-directs your dog\u2019s attention back to you and your verbal command, and away from the distraction.<\/p>\n

Reasons To Consider A Wonder Walker<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The theory that a dog\u2019s neck area is \u201ctough\u201d and can withstand repeated pressure and tugging is a myth. In reality, the anatomy of dog\u2019s neck is surprisingly similar to the human neck — the skin is delicate and the area is home to a variety of sensitive glands and other structures that are easily damaged. The potential problems caused by the act of a dog and human both pulling on a leash attached to a collar are many, and can include:<\/p>\n