Winter Dog Walking Tips
The weather has been distinctly chilly icy recently, for the second time this winter – although it looks a little warmer next week, who knows whether snow might still be round the corner.
So here are our winter walking tips for all of you with dogs.
- Make sure both you and your dog are visible after dark. Choose a hi-viz coat and a light up dog collar.
- Wipe your dogs feet, belly and legs after a walk to get rid of grit and salt.
- If your dog is short haired consider a warm dog coat when the temperature drops.
- If you’re walking your dog less due to inclement weather, keep them occupied and active indoors with appropriate toys and games.
- Never let your dog play near frozen ponds or lakes.
- Keep your dog on a lead in the snow, there may be hidden dangers beneath deep snow drifts.
- As always, make sure your dog is wearing an ID tag and their microchip details are up to date.
As ever, if you have any concerns about your dog, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01435 864422 .
