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Article #3 Pets & Safety
Bringing Awareness into all of our inner dog circles.
Today's article is a quick request in case you haven't heard or if you could share a gentle reminder with children who may have forgotten, that when you see a yellow ribbon, bandana or similar tie on a leash, harness or dog it might mean a dog is being walked that is recovering (post op), it could be a solo hike for a female in heat, a senior dog that is just old and tired; but happy to be on an outing, another dog could be working through anxiety, a young pup in training, or finally a dog that would just prefer to be left alone, to name a few examples of when dogs where yellow ribbons. Yellow, alerting everyone-please be aware and I need space. Do not approach. Give us space....
This is not a warning that there is a dangerous or aggressive dog being walked. An aggressive dog with a dangerous dog designation is going to be muzzled. Most likely on a solo walk or hike. However, with the right trainer the dog can be rehabilitated. It's referred to as a rehabilitation hike/walk.
This program is NOT about or for aggressive dogs. Dogs that bite must wear a muzzle.You Can Not REPLACE A MUZZLE FOR A YELLOW RIBBON, BANDANA, TIE OR SIGN ON A DOG THAT BITES, whether you want to use the yellow signs, or not. There are unfortunately provinces, municipalities, and countries that have very unfair laws which require some breeds to wear muzzles all the time when outside because of their breeding. This article is is show the difference between the two.
It's about spreading awareness, not fear in a language everyone can understand for our pets safety, as well as, ours. A Big Thank you in advance from both 2 legs and 4.
To learn more about the program see the original post here at the link below.
http://gulahund.se/english/
Today's article is a quick request in case you haven't heard or if you could share a gentle reminder with children who may have forgotten, that when you see a yellow ribbon, bandana or similar tie on a leash, harness or dog it might mean a dog is being walked that is recovering (post op), it could be a solo hike for a female in heat, a senior dog that is just old and tired; but happy to be on an outing, another dog could be working through anxiety, a young pup in training, or finally a dog that would just prefer to be left alone, to name a few examples of when dogs where yellow ribbons. Yellow, alerting everyone-please be aware and I need space. Do not approach. Give us space....
This is not a warning that there is a dangerous or aggressive dog being walked. An aggressive dog with a dangerous dog designation is going to be muzzled. Most likely on a solo walk or hike. However, with the right trainer the dog can be rehabilitated. It's referred to as a rehabilitation hike/walk.
This program is NOT about or for aggressive dogs. Dogs that bite must wear a muzzle.You Can Not REPLACE A MUZZLE FOR A YELLOW RIBBON, BANDANA, TIE OR SIGN ON A DOG THAT BITES, whether you want to use the yellow signs, or not. There are unfortunately provinces, municipalities, and countries that have very unfair laws which require some breeds to wear muzzles all the time when outside because of their breeding. This article is is show the difference between the two.
It's about spreading awareness, not fear in a language everyone can understand for our pets safety, as well as, ours. A Big Thank you in advance from both 2 legs and 4.
To learn more about the program see the original post here at the link below.
http://gulahund.se/english/
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Article #2 Is Your Dog Secure in the back seat or At Risk of Injury or Death?
Bringing awareness into all our inner dog circles
Bringing awareness into all our inner dog circles
Is your dog secure in the car or not? Stats report 60% of dog owners have driven while distracted by their pets as passengers. 52% of dog owners have petted their dog while driving. 17% percent of drivers allowed their dog to sit in their lap while driving. 43% take dogs to work and 40% take dogs on errands.
Piper wearing her gear.
The safest way for your dog to be traveling in the car is secured in a crate, installing a pet barrier partition or secure your pet with a dog seat belt and harness combination. No matter the method you use, your dog shouldn't sit in the front seat under any circumstances-when securing them in the cargo area or backseat behind the front seat is safer.
Clearly, you can see it's the first piece of gear required to secure your dog safely for a road trip & is well used. This harness gets the job done securing Piper while I transport my dog from point a-b without concern.
This is the second piece of gear used to secure and belt my dog safely in the back seat.
This is not a product review, but I did want to show a few pics of the harness/seat belt combo I picked out for Piper a long time ago. Both rugged and secure. I know if anything happens in the car she is as safe as possible-short of using the crate method.
However, I do make the recommendation to bring along a light weight stretch harness as well, for afterwards. I prefer the heavy duty safety harness & seat belt combo for when we are traveling only.
However, I do make the recommendation to bring along a light weight stretch harness as well, for afterwards. I prefer the heavy duty safety harness & seat belt combo for when we are traveling only.
The Carabiner has a lot of wear and tear on it, but does not disappoint. It simply attaches to the seat belt and secures my dog in place for the ride.
These are a couple of seat belt leads I use, as well. They simply pop into the seat belt buckle and secure the clip onto the dogs harness. It is not to be attached to a dog's collar-since this will cause a dog injury possibly resulting in serious injury or even death. This is about prevention and intervention and spreading awareness.
In conclusion, the stats are a little bit alarming. Similar to the drivers distracted by the phones and texting. If you are at risk of being distracted by your pet-pull over and address the issue at hand. Since the most alarming stat is unrestrained pets cause 30,000 auto accidents each year each year. I don't one of them to be you or yours. Please, look into securing your dog(s) if you haven't done so all ready. Many thanks in advance.
Until next time-
Paws Crossed
Lori & Piper
As always, for further information stats available on google or your search engine of choice and look into safety gear at your favorite local pet store.
Until next time-
Paws Crossed
Lori & Piper
As always, for further information stats available on google or your search engine of choice and look into safety gear at your favorite local pet store.
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Article #1 Dogs & Safety- How To Be Your Dog's Hero.
Bringing awareness into all our inner dog circles.
Today's post is dedicated to both Oscar and his human, Cody. I am so sorry for Cody's loss and can only imagine the grief felt and experienced in those moments and afterwards once realising what happened, while away from Oscar for the afternoon.
Oscar was an 18 month old French bulldog that suffocated when an accidentally unfinished bag of chips was left on the sofa and Oscar got into it.
We all have them-whether they are in a cupboard or pantry shelf. Perhaps, left on a coffee table in the living room, right now? Which should not be left there anymore after this article explains and covers the risks and dangers of leaving anything within our beloved pets reach. Going forward, I am certain doing so will be reconsidered, since now we know.
Everything comes from the supplier directly and/or indirectly. Some packaging is worse than others. Today's article is calling your attention to the whole industry, pet parents and population as a whole.
It would seem 87% of pet owners are unaware of the real life threatening dangers of asphyxiation that is reported and occurs quite often in Canada and US with chip bags, snack bags and even inside the boxes are cereal bags that pets can manage to get around their heads and within a matter of three to five minutes if there is not an intervention the pet is good as gone. It happens that fast.
Now, that I have your attention. If you are in the 87% group of humans that was unaware, like I was. There is a simple remedy that can be done to reduce and begin to prevent any further losses a pet parent should not have to encounter, let alone a fur pal have their life cut short when the method is fast and 100% preventable.
A couple of things can be done-you can purchase a few extra food storage containers that have lids and store your snacks, chips, and cereal in the containers. Then, cut the ends off each bag and tear the bag up the center to prevent your pet from getting it trapped over their head in the event they find themselves in the garbage.
Since the main takeaway is to return all food back to the kitchen and put it back in the cupboard or pantry shelf that is out of your pets reach.
Plus, please share this article with everyone you know including your pet circles to help begin reaching the pet owners that have still not heard about the tragic loss Cody experienced.
Then, if you feel the urge to do more. Please start calling all the companies that produce our food items and ask them to make changes in the way our food packaged and labelled. Maybe we still have to use plastic and aluminum laminated from polypropylene also known as metalized polypropylene or low density polyethylene which means it's a hot plastic and aluminum hybrid mess. However, we can decide where we spend our dollars. They get paid the big bucks to come up with innovative ways to advertise-I would think it would include advertising the risk on the packaging? That way, we can reach the whole population with this message, so it begins and ends with turning this loss around for both Oscar and Cody.
Original story and back links found here:
www.vancourier.com/news/after-his-dog-suffocates-in-chip-bag-devastated-owner-urges-vigilance-1.23412450
https://www.youtube.com/c/MakingTracksDogHikingAllDogsWelcome
Bringing awareness into all our inner dog circles.
Today's post is dedicated to both Oscar and his human, Cody. I am so sorry for Cody's loss and can only imagine the grief felt and experienced in those moments and afterwards once realising what happened, while away from Oscar for the afternoon.
Oscar was an 18 month old French bulldog that suffocated when an accidentally unfinished bag of chips was left on the sofa and Oscar got into it.
We all have them-whether they are in a cupboard or pantry shelf. Perhaps, left on a coffee table in the living room, right now? Which should not be left there anymore after this article explains and covers the risks and dangers of leaving anything within our beloved pets reach. Going forward, I am certain doing so will be reconsidered, since now we know.
Everything comes from the supplier directly and/or indirectly. Some packaging is worse than others. Today's article is calling your attention to the whole industry, pet parents and population as a whole.
It would seem 87% of pet owners are unaware of the real life threatening dangers of asphyxiation that is reported and occurs quite often in Canada and US with chip bags, snack bags and even inside the boxes are cereal bags that pets can manage to get around their heads and within a matter of three to five minutes if there is not an intervention the pet is good as gone. It happens that fast.
Now, that I have your attention. If you are in the 87% group of humans that was unaware, like I was. There is a simple remedy that can be done to reduce and begin to prevent any further losses a pet parent should not have to encounter, let alone a fur pal have their life cut short when the method is fast and 100% preventable.
A couple of things can be done-you can purchase a few extra food storage containers that have lids and store your snacks, chips, and cereal in the containers. Then, cut the ends off each bag and tear the bag up the center to prevent your pet from getting it trapped over their head in the event they find themselves in the garbage.
Since the main takeaway is to return all food back to the kitchen and put it back in the cupboard or pantry shelf that is out of your pets reach.
Plus, please share this article with everyone you know including your pet circles to help begin reaching the pet owners that have still not heard about the tragic loss Cody experienced.
Then, if you feel the urge to do more. Please start calling all the companies that produce our food items and ask them to make changes in the way our food packaged and labelled. Maybe we still have to use plastic and aluminum laminated from polypropylene also known as metalized polypropylene or low density polyethylene which means it's a hot plastic and aluminum hybrid mess. However, we can decide where we spend our dollars. They get paid the big bucks to come up with innovative ways to advertise-I would think it would include advertising the risk on the packaging? That way, we can reach the whole population with this message, so it begins and ends with turning this loss around for both Oscar and Cody.
Original story and back links found here:
www.vancourier.com/news/after-his-dog-suffocates-in-chip-bag-devastated-owner-urges-vigilance-1.23412450
https://www.youtube.com/c/MakingTracksDogHikingAllDogsWelcome
Article #1 Dogs & Safety
I began by gathering all the snack, chip or cereal bags etc., then empty them into size appropriate food storage containers.
Next, cut straight across the bag removing the bottom.
Finally, tear the bag straight up the center seam. The bag no longer poses any harm or risk to your family pet.
Repeat the process with rest of the bags gathered with this grocery purchase that are ready to be transferred into the food storage containers..
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Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the site [or our mobile application] or reliance on any information provided on the site [and our mobile application]. Your use of the site [and our mobile application] and your reliance on any information on the site [and our mobile application] is solely at your own risk.
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With that all said and done, I will close this post and be back with some great content as time permits leading up to what I hope will become weekly posts.
Take care and until next time,
Paws Crossed,
Lori & Piper
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Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the site [or our mobile application] or reliance on any information provided on the site [and our mobile application]. Your use of the site [and our mobile application] and your reliance on any information on the site [and our mobile application] is solely at your own risk.
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INTRODUCTION
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Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the site [or our mobile application] or reliance on any information provided on the site [and our mobile application]. Your use of the site [and our mobile application] and your reliance on any information on the site [and our mobile application] is solely at your own risk.
PROFESSIONAL DISCLAIMER
The Site cannot and does not contain professional advice. The professional information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals ie, Veterinarian, Dr., Lawyer, etc., . We do not provide any kind of professional advice. The use or reliance of any information contained on this site [or our mobile application] is solely at your own risk.
With that all said and done, I will close this post and be back with some great content as time permits leading up to what I hope will become weekly posts.
Take care and until next time,
Paws Crossed,
Lori & Piper
Pets & Safety
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