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Easter In The Pet Shop T
SPRINGING INTO ACTION WITH OUR DOGS…
empting though it is to share some of your Easter egg with your best friend, dogs and chocolate don't mix.
If you want to get them an
Easter present, then there are specially made dog Easter eggs and treats available, writes Sian Ryan of Developing Dogs.
Alternatively, work on their loose lead walking and recall skills so you can enjoy some of the lovely local walks together. If they are still learning to walk on a loose lead then use a harness with two points of lead attachment, such as Perfect Fit, or head collar to manage them while you train. If you are not sure of their
recall around distractions then use a harness with a long line attached so they can still have some opportunity to run but you have control if you need it. Never use a long line or flexi lead attached to a collar; it can cause neck injuries if they get to the end of the line.
WALKIES CODE
The arrival of spring always brings an increase in dog walkers out and about. All dogs in a public place must wear a visible ID with details of the owner's name and address. It can help reunite lost dogs more quickly to include
up after your dog. Dispose of the bags in appropriate bins, and do not leave them on the ground or hanging from trees. There are multiple reasons to pick up after your dog, not least because it keeps the environment safe and clear for other walkers.
Respect other people and dog walkers on your walks. Do not allow your dog to run up to other dogs, people or animals uninvited. Your dog may be friendly, but others may not welcome their attention. Dogs on lead may be in training or rehabilitation, ill, elderly, or simply prefer not to interact with other dogs; please respect their space and needs. Wherever you are walking, be aware of your local environment. Dogs can cause considerable damage to crops, nesting wildlife or livestock, as well as being a nuisance to other path or park users. If in doubt, keep them on lead until it is safe to let them off or find an alternative place to walk.
a phone number on the tag too. All dogs must also now be microchipped - remember to keep your details up to date. Always use poo bags to pick
Above: This Easter, remember that dogs and chocolate do not mix.
Dogs have been accidentally poisoned by eating slug pellets on local farmland and there have been cases of intentional poisoning in popular dog walking spots across the country so do not let them out of your sight in any location.
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