When you think of “Man’s best friend”, who do you think of? I imagine you are thinking of the little furry four legged friend that waits for you to get out of work, barks when an unknown person strolls through the front door, and sits by the dining room table for you to drop a sample of the good stuff. Dogs are extremely loving animals that would do anything for their owner and very much so in regards to protecting them. Maybe this is why a lot of people do all they can to keep their dogs safe as well.

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If you outdoor fun involves water, you want to make sure your best friend is protected. Your dog should wear a life jacket. It’s the perfect addition for a fun weekend on the water. Just like humans, not all dogs know how to swim. This is a common misconception, possibly because of the swim stroke which is referred to as the doggy paddle. There are some dogs, like Pincers, Dobermans, and Boxers who have a lot of trouble in water. Other dogs dislike water and will only swim if they absolutely have to.

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In North America it is estimated that there are currently 58 million dogs and 62 million cats. Unfortunately, every year thousands of these pets drown. Due to the fact that many people do not report these drownings, there is no way to know exactly how many pets actually die this way. Although, 99 % of dogs can swim, we have a false sense of security when we see our dogs running and jumping in and out of the water at the lake or our back yard pool. The reason for this is that most dogs (and a few cats) grow very tired after only swimming very short distances. When they are not able to find purchase anywhere with their paws, a debilitating panic sets in quickly, and this is what will cause them to drown. But it is more than just a problem for pets, for loving pet parents will selflessly and without hesitation dive into a frozen lake or rapidly flowing river in an attempt to rescue their animal.

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Some people seem to think that an underground dog fence is inhumane for their dog. However, with a few training sessions your doggie will definitely be more than happy to stay within your yard. It’s a fact that in some places you just can not have a large fence put up to keep your dog from accidentally going into the road. It may be because of the neighborhood association’s rules, your yard may just be too small, or it might be that you just can’t force yourself to cover up the view of the rest of your street. Whatever the reason that you can’t put a fence up, an non-visible dog fence could be the only real answer.

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Keeping your pet safe is a priority to the majority of dog lovers. Your dog isn’t just an animal, it’s part of the family. You care for your dog, buy your dog the right food and vitamins. You take care of your pet because you love them.

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In order to keep your canine pal safe at home it is important to become familiar with the common household substances and items that can be dangerous – even fatal – if ingested. This list is not all-inclusive but it does contain information on some of the dangers typically found in homes.

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