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Summer time for your dog or puppy from Brenda at Lancing Canine Obedience |
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Here are Brenda dogs Lily, Zeta and Cody |
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At this time of year remember if you take your puppy/dog out in the car leave all windows open so that air can pass freely through the car. Always leave the car in full shade and remember that the sun goes round quickly so go back lots of times to check on the dog and the car to see that it is still in the shade. Leave water down and replenish each time you return. Obviously the best thing is to leave the dog at home if you can. But, again, remember the sun can make the house hot so pull curtains across all windows and make sure there is plenty of fresh cool water for the dog to drink. A good idea is to keep an extra bowl of water in the garden and by the front door so that when you return from a walk there is a welcome drink for your dog. Remember to walk in the early morning and last thing when it is coolest. If you like sunbathing remember that your dog shouldn’t be a sunbather, even if it likes to lay in the sun, send him indoors to keep cool. Remember at this time of year fleas and ticks will be in abundance, especially if you have a cat that goes out regularly and brings back one or two ‘friends’. So, keep up the de-fleaing. Also keep up the dogs worming programme, especially if the dog likes sniffing a lot or eating things that it comes across. Check for grass darts and sticky substances that can get in the dogs coat and paws, also check the ears for mites. When out walking keep up the recall practise, this is because at this time of year the odd bunny likes to lay in shady places and may be startled by your dog, which may give chase, so a good recall or a good down command can stop your dog from disappearing over the horizon. Be careful that your dog doesn’t go sniffing that peculiar stick that is laying somewhere under a bush, it may turn out to be a harmless grass snake or at worst an adder. If your dog gets bitten get it to a vet straight away. Saying all of the above, don’t panic, enjoy your dog in the lovely weather but take care. |