If you live in the city and walk on sidewalks, you probably want your dogs to continue walking even as cars are roaring past.
But walking in the country is a bit different. Often the roads are curvy and /or hilly, with tons of blind spots. You may have to be extra diligent in your efforts to keep your dogs and yourself safe.
One of the best ways is to train your dogs to move far to the left when you hear a car approaching. You can use a simple command like, “Car alert! Move over” or something similar.
Some of the worst accidents happen when a driver is going to0 fast, and then panics when they come around a blind curve and see people or animals. You may want to teach your dogs to stop while on the side of the road so that the car driver is aware that you have your animals under control.
When walking your dog, just naturally move to the left when a car approaches and say “car alert” (or whatever phrase you create).
Your dog will soon learn to do that, and may even move over before YOU are aware that a car is approaching!
With a little practice your dog should be able to pick up this habit, thus ensuring that everyone is safe while out taking a walk.
