| I've decided to include some
tips for first time dog owners as well as those that had dogs for years,
both pertaining both to the Australian Shepherd dog and other
breeds. I've found in most things in life, that some things that
many of us consider the be 'givens' in life just aren't. By
sharing some of these tips maybe I can spare some of you some pain that
I and others have experienced. |
 | Don't leave a young pup loose and unattended with a collar on - he
can get it hung on something, panic and strangle himself |
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| Make sure that your dog is secured when you start to move your
vehicle (car, truck, tractor) - most aren't afraid of the vehicle
and they see you in it so they don't think it could possibly hurt
them |
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| Don't let your dog (any age) ride in the back of a pick up truck
without a tether - Jumping out of a moving vehicle at any speed is
certain disaster. Don't think it won't happen to you.
Make sure the tether is centered in the vehicle and the leash that
you attach to this spot will not give the dog enough room to jump
off the truck and hang himself. Get the dog used to this at
your house over a period of time - don't just tie the dog in the
truck and take off on a joy ride |
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| Get your dog used to a crate kennel; you never know when you may
need to have him crated or board him. This will save him/her
from a lot on anxiety stress later down the road. Not to
mention - many hotels/motels will only allow pets to stay in their
rooms if they are created. Crates in the back of your vehicle
are an excellently safe way to transport a dog |
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| If your dog rides in the vehicle with you, invest in a doggy seat
belt. Dogs hit the windshield at the same velocity and impact
as we do. Put them in the back seat for even more added
protection or use a crate that has the seat belt hook. |
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