Keep your dog safe on the holiday

As you celebrate America’s independence today, be sure to give some thought to the fact that your dog may not be up for the same sort of celebration as you are.

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Protecting Your Dog Under Stormy Conditions

Received an interesting press release from InterVet yesterday.  This may be something some of you are interested in purchasing, but even if not, they make many helpful points about keeping your dog safe.

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Tuesday’s Top Ten: Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe

Thanks to Helen Anderson for sharing this post from her site, HollywoodPets.com. 

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Dogs Falling Through The Ice

In doing my research for blogs this week, I came across three different news stories of dogs falling through the ice into lakes or rivers.  Not only does this endanger the dog, it puts rescuers at risk as well.

Just a reminder:  if you take your dog out walking near frozen bodies of water this winter, make sure he is properly restrained.  Unfortunately, he can’t read the signs that say “Keep off – Thin Ice.”  Take the responsibility to keep your dog safe, even though he’d much rather be chasing wildlife!

Until next time,

Good day, and good dog!

Safety Tips for Newly Adopted Dogs

Are you, like the Obamas, considering adopting a shelter dog?  Bark Busters, purportedly the world’s largest dog training company, offers these tips for keeping everyone safe.

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Tuesday’s Top Ten: Prepare Your Dog for Winter

As cold weather overtakes much of the country, it’s time to make sure your dog is properly prepared for the winter.  Just as you winterize your home and your garden, you need to make special accomodations for your pets, as well.  Below are the top ten tips from the American Kennel Club on ways to winterize your dog.

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October is National Animal Safety & Protection Month

Are you celebrating National Animal Safety & Protection Month?  Our animals take good care of us all year long, and this is the month devoted to taking extra good care of them.

Even if you don’t have a dog specifically trained as an assistance dog, most pets have been shown to provide benefits to humans in lowered blood pressure, stress reduction, and general health and well-being. So, let’s consider some ways in which we can give back.

How do you provide for your dog’s safety and protection? Here are some simple steps you can take:

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Boating with Bonzo

Riding in the bow of the boat, wind whipping up all kinds of good smells, hair blowing in the breeze…no wonder dogs like to go out boating with you! Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind.

1. Regardless of whether or not you bring the dog, DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. It’s just as dangerous in a boat as it is in a car, and your dog needs you to come home tonight.

2. Keep an eye on your dog, especially while the boat is moving. If he falls overboard, he had a good chance of getting nipped by the propeller.

3. Try a short trip first, to see if your dog enjoys it. If he’s scared, plan to leave him home next time.

4. Use a personal flotation device, even if your dog is a good swimmer. He may not know his limitations and may become tired before he makes it back to the boat. Try to find a PFD that has a handle on the back, allowing you to lift the dog out of the water.

5. Provide shade so the dog does not get overheated. If you have a hairless dog, use sunscreen.

6. Provide stable footing for the dog by laying a piece of carpet or a rubber mat over a fiberglass deck.

7. Make sure your dog has a legible ID tag and / or a microchip, in case you get separated from him.

Enjoy the lake!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

How Sick Do You Have to Be?

From Lancaster, Ohio:  The Humane Society and county sheriff’s office are investigating the death of a dog who was shot in the head with a pellet gun. 

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