Avoiding Common Dog Dangers

Avoiding Common Dog Dangers

Road accidents

claim lots of dog’s lives every day and no dog should be allowed around roads on their own. Always have to wear a lead when near roads even if they are very well behaved usually and trustworthy. It is also very important to train your dog to come to you when called, this helps if they are out of reach.

Socialise Your Dog

To help prevent fighting, it is important to properly socialise your dog will all kinds of dogs when young. There are many puppy training courses available across the country to help with this.

Sticks

Although dogs love to chase them, sticks can be very unsafe. Some sticks may have protruding branches or other sharp bits that can cause horrifying injuries to your dog’s mouth. Instead throw a plastic, indestructible object, but it must be large enough not to be swallowed.

Rubber Balls

Always choose rubber balls and toys that are slightly too large for your dog to swallow. This will reduce the chance of your dog inhaling the toy and possibly choking on it.

Chewing

If you catch your dog chewing on something they shouldn’t, don’t react badly by shouting or chasing them, as your dog could see this as a game. Instead, try distracting your dog with a toy or treat.

Escalators

Be sure to carry your dog up any escalators. They don’t understand how they work, and not only are they scary, but your dog may become trapped in the moving parts.

Balconies/Open Windows 

Make sure that any openings high above the ground aren’t accessible to your dog.

Algae

If your dog likes swimming, then make sure they avoid water which has algae. Some toxins from the algae can be poisonous or an irritant to them.

Summer

No dog should be left in a car even if the windows are slightly open during the summer, and they can easily get heatstroke. Even playing too much in the sun can be exhausting for some breeds of dog with short noses like boxers and pugs.

Avoiding common dog dangers can feel like an endless task but we hope this blog will help our customers and viewers.  For any more advice don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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