Our Dogs are our family members. Many times they keep us safe. Here are eight ways we can keep them safe.
Never forget to put on your dog’s collar. Be sure to have all of your contact information on your dogs tags.
Keep your dog leashed. No matter how well-trained your pet may be, you know how well trained he or she is, and he/she knows how well-trained they are, but your neighbors and others in the community do not. Animal control will fine you and/or take your unleashed pet as well. Find great leashes and collars for you Big Dog here
Dog training - before you take your dog for a walk, he should be well-trained in the basics, such as sit and heel. This will stop the dog from dragging you down the street as he chases a squirrel. This will also stop them from getting hit by a car and toppling a little child. The best recommendation I have heard is to talk to dogs as if they are your children. You don’t raise your children by screaming at them. You talk to your children with restraint, kindness and patience. Well, it’s the same way with your pets. You’d be surprised how much their brain pans can hold. Vets once claimed that a canine’s brain was that of an 8-year old. Now, further research has proved that the dog’s brain is equal to a 14-year old teenager.
The Dog Park. Rule numbers 2 applies to number 4. The only time I would say to unleash the dog is when you have other like-minded pet owners who have unleashed dogs as well. The point of the park is for dogs to run around and be free, like kids at a playground.
Never leave your pet unattended. This is important if you are having work done in your home or in your yard. Make sure you have your dog safely inside a closed room with water and food. Not everyone is a dog lover like yourself.
Do not leave your dog alone in a car. Depending on the season, they can either get heat exhaustion or frostbite in mere minutes. Not to mention stolen from your vehicle.
Dogs and children – although dogs are supposed to be man’s best friend, even your best friend can turn on you. Particularly, when it comes to children. Although they mean well, if they can get on our nerves, they can get on our pet’s nerves too. A tail tugging child can possibly cause a dog to nip them on the hand.
Spay and neuter. This is birth control for dogs. Neutering your dog will help prevent the number of unwanted puppies that wind in the shelter every spring and summer. It can also curtail theft. Once a dog is neutered, it can not be bred for profit, which is a goal of most thieves. This risk of an unwanted litter gets higher the longer you wait to spay a dog. MYTH BUSTER - Some people think it is healthier to wait until a dog has her first heat or litter. That isn’t true. Actually, it is healthier to have the girl dog spayed before she comes into her first heat.
Follow these eight suggestions and you will not only keep your dog safer, you'll also have more peace of mind.