For any dog owner, the idea that he escapes is worrying and painful. But it's up to you that it does not happen, following a few rules and being very careful. For starters, this is dog training because a trained dog will never escape and will always answer your call.
You are responsible for your dog and if he escapes during a walk, the risks and dangers are serious and serious. Here we will give you a series of tips on how to prevent your dog from escaping.
Steps to follow:
1. Although it is obvious, you must always take your dog on a leash when you go out for a walk. Choose the one that best suits the size and physical activity of your dog, they can be short, long, stretch, type harness, etc. Whatever your choice, you can walk your friend in peace and without incident. And do not forget that leash use is mandatory in cities, so you will avoid a fine.
2. A dog needs to walk around and play but you have to be careful and not let go anywhere. In cities, there are more and more dog parks or areas where dogs can spend a moment running without risk of escape. These are well-defined areas with safety hedges that prevent animals from going out. Many of these areas have games for your dog like tunnels and obstacles for fun, and also areas with trees where he can rest and frolic.
3. Your dog is your friend and companion when you create a strong bond with him, you love him and you care for him as he deserves. When your relationship with your pet is very strong, it is much harder to lose it during a walk.
The best way to get this special union is by playing, giving it affection and taking care of it. In addition, visual communication is very important with your animal, teach him to look at you and little by little he will understand this language and he will respect you as his master.
4. You must teach your dog to come back when you call him. This is a basic lesson in dog training, and if learned, it is less likely to get lost. The best way to train your dog is with a food reward, choose your dog's favorite cookies so that when he senses them, he will come back immediately. When you walk out your dog, take a pocket of rewards and make them very attractive, and each time your dog obeys, give him one.
5. Your dog must always be well identified with a chip. Remember that in France it is mandatory, the vet introduces it under the skin of the neck of your dog, and inside are stored the contact data of the owner. If unfortunately, your animal gets lost and someone finds it, these data can be read.
In addition to the chip, it should be put an identification plate with his name and contact references. Anything that could help your dog get back to you if he gets lost. Now the new technologies are also at the service of protecting your dog from loss and misplacement. You can use a Bluetooth tracker that will be attached to your dog's collar and control the application from your mobile phone, to know every moment where your dog is.
6. If you have a dog and she is in heat, she will be a magnet for all dogs to detect her pheromones. Dogs detect these hormones at several meters and if you do not take good care of your dog, it may escape in search of a female. The theme of heat is complex but like everything, if you are careful there is no risk.
You can change the walk of your dog or dog, do not let go before arriving at the dog park, be sure that the leash is well put and above all, you must be more careful than ever and hold the leash firmly.
