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How to walk the dog in winter
Many owners with the onset of severe frost are thinking about how to walk the dog in winter so she is not cold and is not sick.
It should be understood that outside activities are a necessary activity for your animal. Every day the dog should move, and no it is not replaced.
So the pet needs to walk in the snow and in the rain and in any weather.
So the pet stayed healthy, after a walk in the cold season should follow a few rules.
1. If you went out to walk the dog in the cold, then the duration of the walks can be up to 30 minutes. It is especially important to adhere to this rule, those owners who have puppies or elderly animal. Such Pets will be enough for 15-20 minutes.
2. Walking with your pet in icy conditions is dangerous, it is possible not only to suffer from the fact that the dog will pull the leash, but the animal may slip and fall. So if you take to walk your dog on leash, make it as short as possible, to be able to control the movements of the animal.
If you pull your dog off leash, consider if there was anything she threatens near.
If it's a walk by the river, covered with ice, it should be understood that the animal may run out. If you are certain that the dog will listen to your command and return, then the accident will not happen. The same applies to roads which in winter time is quite slippery.
3. Be careful with the drifts, there can be holes or obstacles, which may hurt the animal.
4. Don't let the dog eat snow, even though they love it very much. First, it can lead to hypothermia. Second, it causes chemical poisoning, because the melting of snow and ice on the roads sometimes use aggressive chemicals. Toxic is antifreeze, which today is often used for cars. It is better to avoid walking where I go or are the cars.
Sand and salt, which is also used for sanding the tracks can damage the dog's paws. So on arrival home be sure to wash them with warm water and Pat dry. Better yet, before heading out to apply special protectants and waxes.
5. Always trim the animal's nails for better friction, then it will be less slipping.
6. Shorthaired and small dogs need clothing for warmth, and long-haired to protect from moisture. There are special shoes for dogs which will help to protect paws and prevent slipping. Also, think about the additional collar and leash, because in any case it is not necessary to wear wet last wet walking kit.
7. After a walk and wash the dog needs to relax in a warm and cozy place to stay warm. And a bowl for drinking should be filled with clean water.
Here are simple tips it is advisable to carry during the walk the dog during winter and cold season.published
P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©
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It should be understood that outside activities are a necessary activity for your animal. Every day the dog should move, and no it is not replaced.
So the pet needs to walk in the snow and in the rain and in any weather.
So the pet stayed healthy, after a walk in the cold season should follow a few rules.
1. If you went out to walk the dog in the cold, then the duration of the walks can be up to 30 minutes. It is especially important to adhere to this rule, those owners who have puppies or elderly animal. Such Pets will be enough for 15-20 minutes.
2. Walking with your pet in icy conditions is dangerous, it is possible not only to suffer from the fact that the dog will pull the leash, but the animal may slip and fall. So if you take to walk your dog on leash, make it as short as possible, to be able to control the movements of the animal.
If you pull your dog off leash, consider if there was anything she threatens near.
If it's a walk by the river, covered with ice, it should be understood that the animal may run out. If you are certain that the dog will listen to your command and return, then the accident will not happen. The same applies to roads which in winter time is quite slippery.
3. Be careful with the drifts, there can be holes or obstacles, which may hurt the animal.
4. Don't let the dog eat snow, even though they love it very much. First, it can lead to hypothermia. Second, it causes chemical poisoning, because the melting of snow and ice on the roads sometimes use aggressive chemicals. Toxic is antifreeze, which today is often used for cars. It is better to avoid walking where I go or are the cars.
Sand and salt, which is also used for sanding the tracks can damage the dog's paws. So on arrival home be sure to wash them with warm water and Pat dry. Better yet, before heading out to apply special protectants and waxes.
5. Always trim the animal's nails for better friction, then it will be less slipping.
6. Shorthaired and small dogs need clothing for warmth, and long-haired to protect from moisture. There are special shoes for dogs which will help to protect paws and prevent slipping. Also, think about the additional collar and leash, because in any case it is not necessary to wear wet last wet walking kit.
7. After a walk and wash the dog needs to relax in a warm and cozy place to stay warm. And a bowl for drinking should be filled with clean water.
Here are simple tips it is advisable to carry during the walk the dog during winter and cold season.published
P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©
Join us in Facebook , Vkontakte, Odnoklassniki
Source: vetsait.com/kak-pravilno-vygulivat-sobaku-zimoj/
