HOW TO PREVENT DOG FROM GETTING LOST
IMAGINE LOOSING YOUR PET. SCARY,
ISN´T IT?
We are bringing you great tips how to keep your pet SAFE at home and outside.
Nobody intends it, but lost dogs happen—and, usually, because of easily preventable oversightsby well-meaning owners. A missing dog is a devastating experience. Though you can't guaranteeagainst every lost-dog scenario, you can increase the odds of keeping your pet safe with thesecommon-sense strategies:
SECURE YOUR DOG IN A FENCED YARD OR ON A LEASH
Missing dogs are often the result of an unsecured area or unleashed pet. No matter how well-trained you think your pet is, don't let him wander around outside unsupervised. Many pets get lost or stolen this way. You can prevent a lost dog by keeping him inside a securely fenced yard, or safely tethered to a leash. Fences should be tall for jumping pets, buried at least 6 inches into the ground for digging pets, and without open cracks or loose boards for pushy pets and tiny pets. Invisible fences or pens work for some dogs, but others barrel right through these barriers, not minding the electric shock if it means they get to chase that squirrel. On outings, use a leash and never leave your dog unsupervised. Many dogs get stolen, injured by the tether or other animals, or even strangle themselves when left alone on a leash.
DON'T LEAVE YOUR PET UNSUPERVISED
A lost dog is an unsupervised dog. Supervision entails more than a secure fence. It can mean not leaving your dog or cat out for long periods while you are away, and never leaving your pet unsupervised in the car. Many lost dogs are just bored pets that have found a way to escape from a yard or car—and, according to some experts, as many as 1.5 million dogs and cats get stolen every year from those same places. Most of them are never recovered. Comfortable crates can house dogs when you leave, or consider a pet sitter or pet daycare during the weekday.
HAVE YOUR DOG MICROCHIPPED
This tiny implant between a pet's shoulder blades contains identifying information that a veterinarian or shelter can scan to find out whom the pet belongs to. Many lost dogs are recovered because of their microchips. Most veterinarians and shelters have scanners that can read the microchip.
TRAIN YOUR DOG
Dogs that have had formal obedience training are much less likely to end up in shelters, and not just because they are better behaved. Training classes offer pet owners valuable pet care and safety information that can reduce careless mistakes that lead to missing dogs, and an obedience-trained dog is more likely to stop on command instead of running off, come back when called, and walk nicely on a leash. Obedience training also gives pet owners and their dogs more things to do together, so the dog is less likely to get bored and wander off looking for some fun. Even with obedience-training, some dogs will follow the scent or sight of a critter no matter what you do, but obedience-trained dogs and their owners communicate better in general, and that can make the difference between a playful pet that stays with you and a lost dog you never find again.
We are preparing helpful tips on how to train your do so stay tuned.
VITAL STATS AND PHOTO EVIDENCE
Every pet owner should have each pet's basic statistics readily available at any time, including vaccination records and a color photograph. Then, even if your pet does get lost, you'll know exactly where to find the information you need and a picture
to show neighbors, shelter workers, or the police everything about your missing dog—and, hopefully, bring him home soon.
GET A COLLAR WITH DOG ID TAGS
While it may seem obvious, some people forget how extremely vital it is for your dog to not only have a secure collar, but also have an ID tag.Loose collars can fall off and, over time, become torn and wear down. It’s important that you check your dog’s collar to make sure it’s still in proper shape.Also, you don’t want to choke your dog, so be sure to find an even balance between secure and comfortable. ID tags make it very easy for someone to identify your dog and get your contact information immediately on sight. You can buy custom tags online or make them at your local pet store for an affordable price.You can also write your phone number on the collar, itself, as a precaution.
GPS TRACKERS
GPS trackers are a must for owners of dogs that manage to escape frequently, allowing you to track your dog no matter where he may go. These tags use global positioning satellites to track your dog’s location in real time, almost always guaranteeing a safe return home. And, as an added bonus, they allow you to set up a “virtual fence” and be notified by text message the moment your dog leaves his established boundaries.
PAW-TREATS
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AGILITY+
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RELAX+
The natural ingredients of the Relax+ formula have been carefully selected based on independent scientific information. Particular care was taken in the selection of the medicinal plants contained in the Relax+ Snack to ensure that they act via various pathways and thus support the dogs holistically
