FOR YOUR SAFETY A quick look at any magazine rack at your local store and you will most likely see an article extolling the value of daily walking for your health and fitness. You might use a training facility treadmill, an outdoor track such as we have at our playground area, or simply right out your front door on the roadways of Tanglwood.
If you decide to take advantage of our roadways and their challenging inclines, there are a few considerations to be aware of: Since none of the Tanglwood roads have sidewalks, you should walk on the left facing traffic. In this way you are more aware as a pedestrian of the traffic that is coming toward you. This is actually a statute of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Oftentimes you are out for a leisurely stroll with others. Because of the hills and curves and busy traffic, it is advised that you walk single file.
Walking with youngsters on bikes or scooters or pushing a baby stroller call for extra diligence. Just like driving, you should walk defensively. Another consideration is avoiding distractions caused by headphones as they will block the noise of oncoming traffic. In addition, many of our walking companions are our pets. For dog walking there are a few extra pointers as written here:
Dog Walking Safety Tips Source: (dogs.lovetoknow.com)
We all know that dogs simply love to walk and enjoy going out. Usually all the owner has to do is hold the leash and your pet will charge for the door.
Plan out where you are going to go on your walk. Do they allow dogs, or is there a hefty fine if you and your dog are caught frolicking on the beach?
In Tanglwood there is a Pet Management Regulation (#130) regarding pets and owner responsibilities. Do you want to walk your dog on leash, or do you want to go on an outdoor hike like a trail where you can go off leash? Find out what the laws are where you live. Make sure you take plenty of your preferred pooper scoopers. If you are out for a long time, a dog can poop more than three times. It is the owner’s job to clean up and dispose of properly. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate; both of you must stay hydrated. Stop, rest, find shade for the both of you and drink. Bring a travel bowl unless you have trained your dogs to drink out of a bottle.
Regarding the cleanup of excrement there are some important facts to know. There are several very common diseases that can be transmitted to dogs, cats and people through feces. These include Giardia, roundworms, hookworms, Salmonella, and E.coli. A heavily infected puppy can pass over a million roundworm eggs every day. In addition, your dog can spread or contract parvovirus or coronavirus through infected feces. All of these diseases are very serious and common and every effort should be made by pet owners to keep their pets and family away from potentially infected feces. Identification for the both of you is very important. Carry something on yourself and make sure your dog’s tags are up to date. If you can afford it, why not micro-chip your dog? It is painless and could really save a life.
When walking your dog, the ground you walk on makes a huge difference. Plan with a mission. If you are going to play ball, you know the concrete is going to tear up the pads of your dog’s paws. If you are going on an outdoor trail, be prepared for fleas and ticks. Plan ahead, and you both will have the time of your life. Make sure whichever type of leash you pick is always clean with no missing parts and that it works properly. Always make sure your dog’s collar fits properly. Enjoy walking with your dog!
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