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Be A Responsible Pet Owner On Hikes
1. Train your dog to COME when called the first time NO MATTER WHAT THE DISTRACTION. If he cannot come the FIRST time, he should not be off a leash. This can be a matter of life and death in some situations. A dog that chases game or other people or dogs, is a dog likely to get lost or hurt.
2. Carry a Gentle Leader Harness and leash with you so you can leash your dog if needed. Carry treats and practice “coming” along your hike. Teach your dog that that the command “COME” does not mean the end of a good time and that he gets to return to his hike. He is far more likely to come in an emergency if you practice on every hike.
3. Carry Citronella Spray in a canister to use on dogs that are aggressive with your dog. Protect yourself and your dog from other dogs that do NOT have good manners. If you or your dog are attacked by another dog, be sure to get a description, name if possible and REPORT THEM to the authorities for the area you are in.
4. Call your dog and move OFF the trail when someone approaches. Have your dog do a sit or down stay while the other people/dogs/horses/mountain bikes pass by. Your dog does NOT have to play with every dog that comes along. And besides, many other dogs are NOT in the control of their owners and DO NOT have good manners. Protect your dog from others who are not as responsible as you are.
5. Put a Swiss bell on your dog at all times in the forest. This alarms other animals that your dog is near so they will leave so there are not confrontations with wild animals. This also helps you to hear where your dog is at and also allows others hiking to hear an approaching dog.
6. Put a reflective dog collar on your dog for visibility and a reflective vest in the fall so hunters see you have a dog. Be sure to include a name tag on the reflective dog collar even if your dog is chipped.
7. Carry plastic bags to pick up the poop your dog leaves. This is not only unsightly, but unhealthy for the wildlife and other dogs. Your dog packs it in, you pack it out.
8. Carry water for your dog and a small bag of treats or kibble in the event you are not able to get home and are forced to stay in the woods over night, and especially to reward that perfect recall you practice on your hike!
9. Carry a whistle and teach your dog that a whistle means treat! A whistle will carry much farther than your voice if your dog does run off.
Reflective Dog Collars For Your Dog’s Safety
It is our responsibility as pet owners to keep our pets safe. A simple and inexpensive way to aid in this task is a reflective dog collar.
A reflective dog collar along with a reflective leash will make you and your dog more visible during early morning or evening walks or when walking in cloudy and foggy conditions. This becomes especially important when you are walking on roads where there are no side walks.
People don’t always keep their dogs on a leash or in their pen and animal behavior can be unexpected and unpredictable at times and even the best trained dog can become distracted and take off. And what about the dog that likes to dart out of the door every time someone enters or leaves?
Reflective dog collars were designed for all of these reasons. Whether your dog has escaped or he is walking with you on a leash, a reflective dog collar could save your dog’s life by increasing his visibility to the critical 100 to 600 foot breaking distance of a car.
Reflective Dog Collars Save Pet Lives
Part Two Of A Two Part Series
Reflective pet collars are not all created equal. Although they obviously all reflect light, some will also glow in the dark after being exposed to light. This feature will allow your pet to be visible at night before lights actually shine on the collar. This feature becomes a real asset if your dog or cat escapes from your house or yard and is lost. It is much easier to see your dog or cat if the collar glows before a light shines on it.
A reflective dog collar or a reflective cat collar is not a substitute for good safety practices. You should never allow your pets to roam free. When the unthinkable happens though, and your pet escapes and is lost, a reflective pet collar could save his life and help you find him before he becomes another tragic statistic.
Reflective Collars Save Pet Lives
Part One in a two part series.
It happens all too often. You are driving at night and barely see a roaming animal until it is too late. If that animal was your lost pet he would be seen much sooner if he were wearing a reflective dog collar or a reflective cat collar. A report published in England in 2001 stated that one in five drivers has hit a dog or cat with their vehicle. And sadly, of the drivers that admitted hitting a dog or cat, 20% also admitted that they never stopped to see if the animal could be helped. That means millions of our pets are being killed on the road every year.
Reflective dog collars and cat collars increase visibility and help protect pets from the hazards of night drivers. Your dog or cat will have a much better chance of being seen at the critically important 100 – 600 foot braking range not only when it is dark but also when it is rainy or foggy and visibility is low.
For those who enjoy early morning or evening walks or jogs with their dogs, a reflective dog collar along with a reflective leash will draw attention to you and your dog for added visibility and safety.