This handbook from PAL dog walking provides information for safely and effectively walking dogs. It discusses the benefits of dog walking for both dogs and owners' health. It provides tips for nighttime walking including using reflective gear, ID tags, well-lit paths, and having phone access but avoiding distractions. Winter walking safety tips include outfitting dogs properly and avoiding hazards. Common dog behaviors and what they may indicate are explained. Dog training facts are given about typical problem behaviors, recommended training duration and frequency, common commands, and relative costs of training versus other pet expenses. The handbook aims to improve pet owners' quality of life by caring for their animals and was created by an animal care company.

1. PAL dog walking
handbook
DESIGNED BY: PAL TEAM
PAWSANDLEASHES.COM
Dear PAL’s dog lovers…

2. Content
Page 1
Happy dogs – Healthy owners 2
Safety at night 3 - 4
Winter dog walking 5
What does the dog say? 6 – 7
Dog training facts 8– 9
Page

3. Happy dog – Healthy owner
Weight
control
Regulate digestive
system
Regulate destructive
behavior
Bond strengthen
Minimize
hyperactivity
Reduce random
unruliness
Limit attention-seeking
behaviors
Boost social skills
Reduce
your risks of
Diabetes
Depression
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Page 2

4. 1. Be visible
Wear a bright reflective vest and
consider buying one for your dog.
Check your neighborhood pet store
for leash lights, blinking collars,
and reflective harnesses.
Page 3
Safety at night
2. Tag Fido!
Your dogs can’t call you
once they get lost. Never
leave home without detailed
ID tag for your dog!
3. Follow the Light
Choose the more well-lit paths
puts you and your dogs within
hearing range of other human;
and avoids other dangerous
animals.

5. 4. Hold the Phone!
Bring your cell phone, but keep
it in your pocket so you can pay
attention to your dog, other
pedestrians, and traffic signs.
Page 4
Safety at night
5. Turn off the Tunes
Be aware of your
surroundings: motorists,
bikers, joggers, other dogs and
animals…
6. A Trained Dog is a
Safe Dog!
A well-behaved dog lessens the
likelihood that he will pull you
both into oncoming traffic, run
after a squirrel, or challenge
another dog.

6. Make sure you, the human,
are properly outfitted
Page 5
Winter dog walking
Put a jacket on your dog –
especially important for
puppies, senior dogs, small
breeds and short-haired dogs.
Protect paws with dog
booties or pet-safe gels
Use a solid leash, not a
retractable one. Consider
using a jogger’s leash, which
stay hooked to you if you fall
and lose your grip
Use a secure, front-
clip harness to
prevent pulling
Make sure your dog’s
clothing stays dry
Avoid hazard like
frozen ponds – dog can
fall into freezing water!
Wash dog’s paws when you return
home so he can’t lick toxic chemicals
like ice melts and salts off his paws

7. What does the dog say?
Your dog is
continuously
stopping and
chewing the leash
I’m feeling ignored. I
need more attention
and love
Your dog sniffing
and approaching you
slowly as you yell at
him for running away
Don’t yell at me please.
I offer no harm
Urine marking is a
signal of stress
against other animals
This is my territory
– Stay away!
Your dog suddenly
goes still and shows
the white of his eyes
That person makes me
so mad, I could just
jump and give him a
bite if he comes near!
Page 6

8. What does the dog say?
Your dog stares at
somebody from the
corners of his eyes
over and over again
and then sniffs away
I’m both anxious and
interested in you. It’s so
confusing. Let me sniff
it over.
Page 7
Your dog lunges and
barks at other dogs
while leashed while
otherwise he is friendly
I’m feeling so restrained.
See how others are so free.
Please free me!!!
Your dog starts to chew
his leash seeing another
dog enjoying an activity
like a session of fetch
How exciting! Can I
have it too?

9. Barking
Dog training facts
Fact #1: Top 5 dog behavior problems trainers can fix
Destruction
Running away
despite being called
Jumping up
Pulling hard
on a leash
Fact #2: Recommended training time and frequency
1-2Lessons
per week
During 8weeks
Page 8

10. Dog training facts
Fact #3: Dog training commands
Page 9
Fact #4: Dog training cost compared to other costs
Sit!
Fetch!
90%
80%
50%
Stay!
$0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000
Spay/Neuter
Crate
Training
Bedding
Collar & Leash
Vaccinations
Toys
Treats
Grooming
Medical
Food
Lifetime cost: $25,620 / 10-15 years

11. To improve the quality of life of our clients
by caring for their pets!
PAL services
Paws and Leashes was created in 2012 by two passionate animal lovers
who want to see animals cared for. It is our goal to service and exercise
as many animals as we can. We started this company in our
neighborhood and it blossomed into a region wide business of servicing
pets of all kinds. We specialize in dogs, however we offer care for any
domesticated animal in the form of pet sitting and training, washing,
walking, sitting and daycare. We would love to have you become part of
our Paws and Leashes Family by signing up for our e-club and learning
more about ways we can simplify your life through our pet care services.
Let Paws and Leashes be your pet’s PAL!
Designed by: PAL team
pawsandleashes.com