Dogs are inquisitive beings that love exploring their surroundings. This can be both a boon and bane in a house that has plenty of hazardous fixtures and items lying around! If you are bringing home a dog, here are seven ways you can ensure that your dog is safe in and around your home.
Invest In A Dog Kennel
A dog kennel is a great way to offer your furry friend a secure and safe abode outdoors, making garden time or backyard time a much safer proposition! If you live in a region that has inclement weather, a dog kennel is a great investment! Choose one that compliments the size and breed of your dog. Also, ensure it is accessible for you to clean and maintain now and then. Go for a kennel that offers good ventilation, so your dog has access to clean fresh air at all times. www.mydogsupplies.com.au is your best bet for a kennel that is sturdy, durable and comfortable for your furry friend.
Put The Garbage Away
Isn’t the garbage can the most welcoming thing for your dog in all the universe? Every dog enjoys poking his nose into the garbage cans looking for food, bones or anything that catches their fancy. This can be a major health hazard for your dog. Garbage can have pieces of glass, rotten food, plastic and other items which can be risky for your dog. It is best to nip this behaviour in the bud by discouraging and reprimanding your dog when they upturn the garbage bin. For utmost safety, ensure you keep the garbage bin away from the dog’s line of vision. Place it at a height that isn’t accessible by the dog and take the garbage out promptly so your dog doesn’t see it lying around at home.
Latch Your Cabinets
Cleaning supplies, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes are all very inviting objects for dogs. They are colourful and shiny liquids or powders that can a dog’s fancy and beat their curiosity. Having these items lying around is like hanging a bone before your dog’s face! Likely, your dog cannot resist the temptation to open or spill these items, leading to risky exposure for them and wastage for you. Hence it is always prudent to latch or lock all cabinets that contain these items. Ideally, store these chemical items in a high cabinet. But if you must store it in a low cabinet, ensure it is locked at all times.
Invest In Pet Cameras
You can’t be physically present with your dog at all times. Pet cameras are a great way to make the distance easier, giving your dog company with your virtual presence. Pet cameras let you talk to your pet through your smartphone, allowing them to take solace in your voice and obey commands. It also gives you a view of what your pet is up to and helps you stop them in the nick of time. This is particularly useful for new dogs. Pet cameras also throw treats now and then, giving your pets something to nibble on to kill time. These gadgets also record activity logs of your pets, allowing you to see what they have been up to throughout the day and correct any potentially dangerous activities. Who knows, you may chance upon some fun videos that can make your digital doggie a pet influencer!
Obedience Training
Dog safety begins with obedience training. Once you bring your dog home, get them to understand that you are the master. Your dog must learn how to obey certain commands and not dispute instructions coming from the master. Establish a master-dog relationship with one person at home. This person can be you, your spouse or even your teenage son/daughter. The dog must understand that he cannot dispute a command from the master. This way, you get to teach the dog important safety skills of how to cross roads, what not to chew, where not to look for food (in the garden) and other important aspects of physical safety. Getting your dog to listen to you and obey you is the foremost step to safety.
Check Pet Toys Regularly
Run through your dog’s toy basket regularly to check the condition of the toys. Oftentimes, toys are way beyond usable condition and are cracked, worn out, broken or splintered. It is best to throw away these toys as they can pose a grave choking risk. Also routinely check your pet’s toy basket to survey if any other items have found their way in. often you will find other household items that have been inadvertently dumped into your dog’s play tub. This could include kitchen forks, screwdrivers, plastic bags, and other items that can be hazardous to your pet’s safety.
Keep A First Aid Kid Handy
Bringing home a dog involves taking responsibility for a life. Put your best foot forward in protecting your dog by investing in a pet first aid kit. This kit must include all possible medicines, creams and medical supplies in case of bruises, burns, stabs, digestive problems and other accidental health hazards. Read up on how to administer all these medicines beforehand so that when the moment arises, you are equipped on how to handle the emergency.
Wrap Up
We hope the above ideas help you curate a safe and secure atmosphere for your dog.
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