With the drop in temperatures and the coming winter weather, our four-legged friends must be ready for winter too. We have some helpful tips to help you keep your four-legged friends warm and safe and avoid potentially dangerous winter walks.
Keep your dog safe this winter
Keep your dog warm
When the weather cools, let your dog's winter coat grow. If you have a puppy, a short-haired dog or an old dog, you can buy a winter coat for him. If you are walking when it is dark, it is also advisable to ensure that your dog is visible with a flashing collar or a high visibility jacket.
Presenting a coat to your dog
A dog wearing a purple dog coat If your dog has never worn a coat or harness before, it is important to present it carefully so that your dog will find it comfortable and comfortable to wear. Dogs can sometimes have difficulty placing objects such as harnesses and coats on their heads and around their bodies. Follow these simple steps to introduce the coat.
Before you try to put the coat on your dog, put it on the floor and put some tasty treats on the coat so that it can sniff and examine it.
2. Once your dog has become familiar with the coat, lift the coat and give it a treat by opening the coat. Gradually move your hand back a little further to encourage your dog to pass his nose and mouth through the opening in order to obtain his treat.
3. Once your dog is comfortable putting his head through the coat, you can place it on his body, continuing to give him treats. If at any point your dog is uncomfortable or is moving away from the coat, take it out and feed it anyway. Try again another time and go back if necessary.
Once your dog is comfortable with the coat, he will have to learn to get used to the feel of the coat and how it affects his natural movements. Feeding it dispersally and letting it move around to find treats on the ground can help distract and reward it. If this happens every time their coat is put on, they will soon be looking forward to wearing it when you show up with them when they walk!
Tips for winter walks
A dog and a canine trainer walking in the snow Keep your dog on a leash if it snows heavily
Snow can be unusual and exciting for dogs.
Make sure your dog is wearing a collar and nameplate and has a microchip.
It is important to ensure that your microchip database is up to date with your address and contact information. Find out how to update your dog's contact information.
Be sure to wipe your dog's paws, feet and stomach after a walk
Gravel from roads and moisture from rain or snow can irritate their skin.
Never leave your dog in a car
Whether the weather is hot or cold, don't leave your dog in a car.
Don't let your dog walk on frozen ponds
The ice may not be thick enough to support their weight. If your dog falls through the ice, don't be tempted to chase him. If possible, encourage him to swim back to you and call emergency services.
Antifreeze is very toxic but tasty for dogs
Keep everything out of their reach and clean up any spills!
Safety first
Think about your own shoes when you go out with your dog in the winter, and make sure you're as visible as your dog.
Regularly check your dog's leashes, collars and harnesses
Make sure that they all operate safely and that they are not likely to wear or be damaged in winter. If it is very cold, it can be very difficult to make lead clips and attach them to necklaces and harnesses. Wet weather can also cause metal clips to rust.
Keep your dog active
A dog on a bench fed by a dog trainer It can be difficult to get dogs to exercise during these dark evenings, especially when public parks are closed at dusk. Our tips will help you keep the walks pleasant and keep your dog active, even in bad weather
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