If your dog enjoys wearing a Thundershirt™ for comfort and stress relief, be sure you have practiced wearing it in advance. Ensure that you set your dog up for success by surrounding them with items that they enjoy as distractions such as a puzzle toy, Kong with a special treat, plenty of water, a calming collar and/or natural aid supplement and soft bedding and/or a crate if they prefer their house. For rooms with windows, be sure to closing the curtains or blinds. Next, collect a few supplies to stock: Favorite toy, bed and treat, aromatherapy spray and perhaps music to drown out the loud fireworks.
Start with your dog's favorite place that would ideally be an interior room. Here are a few easy ways to help your dog relax & stay safe: This year, we can help you make this holiday more relaxing for you and most importantly, your favorite Side Kick, with just a few simple steps that you can do in the comfort of your own home! Veterinarians say that July 3rd is usually the most trafficked day in their offices, with clients coming in to get drugs for their dogs. declare this day the worst day of the year for their dogs. Almost all humans with canines in the U.S. With the July 4th holiday around the corner, fireworks are the biggest concern for all pet owners. Any distraction (another dog, animal, or person) that causes your dog to pull away can cause both of you to take a tumble.ĭuring the ride and when you take breaks, remember to give your dog lots of praise for being a good biking partner. Pedal at a pace that will allow your dog to keep up easily. If she seems to be slowing down, stop and allow her to rest and have a drink. Observe your dog at all times and stop immediately if she appears tired, is panting heavily, drooling excessively, or loses coordination (this may be signs of hyperthermia). As she gets used to this over a week or two, build up to a trotting speed after a ten minute warm-up walk. Start off by riding at a walking speed on an easy path for a short distance. Just like us, dogs need some time to acclimate to an exercise routine. Over time she will become accustomed to these new commands and will be able to anticipate your actions.ĭon't expect your dog to be able to run for long distances in the beginning. Try (as best as possible) to choose words that are specific to you and your dog so that she is not confused by hearing other people use the words. If possible, try to use paths that are soft, like grassy or dirt paths.Īs you do these practice “runs,” begin using the commands you will be using for biking, such as for slowing down, making turns, stopping, or for bringing your dog’s attention back to you when she is distracted by something. If your dog has never been around your bike before, start off by walking the bike along with the dog - you on one side and your dog on the other - just to get her acquainted with being attached to the bike. Essentials include a non-tangling lead a body harness (attaching the lead to only a neck collar could be dangerous attach the lead to a fitted body harness instead) a brightly colored reflective vest for your dog (you may also apply reflective tape to your dog’s vest) blinking lights for your dog and bike (you can get a collar that has lights embedded in it, or use an attachable tag sized light) a small first aid kit for little nicks that can occur an extra lead for detaching your dog from the bike to do other things and water bottles for you and your dog.Įxtras that can make the ride more enjoyable are dog booties - hiking grade to protect your dog’s feet from jagged objects and from slippery or hot (or cold) concrete a bike lead “baton” that can be attached to the body of the bike to hold the lead - and the dog - away from the bike’s wheels (as opposed to holding the lead up by the handlebars) reflective rain gear or cold weather cover-ups for inclement weather and a dog backpack so your dog can carry her own water bottle and treats.
Once your dog has been cleared for exercise, you can buy the necessary gear. Also, if your dog is overweight, jogging is usually not the best way to begin a new routine it needs to be built up to with a regular walking routine first. You will want to be sure that your dog doesn’t have any underlying conditions that could be worsened by strenuous exercise. But even if your dog appears to be in the best of health, you should have your veterinarian check your dog over before starting a new exercise routine like jogging - which is essentially what this is. If your dog actually has the energy and stamina to trot along side of you as you bike, great! This is a perfect way to get exercise.
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