Katie and Bruce with Dogtown here!
Hope everyone’s (almost) summer is going well so far!
It’s the middle of my second month being open for biz and we couldn’t have asked for a better start! Thought I’d pop on here to say hi again and perhaps do so every month.
I’ve been getting several questions regarding leashes- To leash or not to leash?
Thought I’d break it down for ya.
Let’s say you’ve had your introduction session.. This is where Bruce (my dog) and I come by, meet your dog (and you), take them for a lil walk to see how their recall, social behavior, and leash etiquette are. This isn’t necessarily a make or break test. But I can say, the only real deal breaker would be extreme aggression or fear.
So, we’ve done that, (hypothetically) and all goes well..
Adventure is booked and I come by to pick up your dog.
When we get to where we’re going, all dogs are leashed, initially. New guy/gal stays on a long lead and we work on recall. (Treats really come in handy here)
When it gets to the point where I’m confident that our new friend will come back when I call, they are now in the circle of trust! *Referencing DeNiro in Meet the Fockers
Often times after the dogs have been running hard, I’ll leash em’ up to chill for a bit as well.
I always have water on hand too.
Our version of beach etiquette: *Law requires off leash dogs to respond to recall. We all know from living here that this is often times not the case
-We stay away from super populated areas
-Always leashed entering beach of choice
-Only let off leash when other beach goers are nowhere near
As the beaches get busier, we will venture up into the woods and visit some rivers as well
Always safety first!
Dogs are also equipped with Garmin collars and I carry a first aid kit.
Hope that helps! Please reach out with any Qs!
Free most weekdays after 3
Booking Mondays and Fridays and soon to add Wednesdays!
Katie & Bruce
www.dogtownadventures.com
dtaoregoncoast@gmail.com
971-221-5304
