Taking your dog to the beach is a fun activity—many dogs like running on the sand, playing in the water, and swimming for hours. However, as enjoyable as a trip to the beach might be, it necessitates preparation and awareness of the risks involved for you and your dog to have a good time while being safe.
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1. Getting Ready for the Beach
Find out if your dog enjoys swimming. Some breeds, such as Labrador Retrievers, are born swimmers, whereas others struggle in the water. You should know your dog’s swimming abilities before taking him to the beach, where the water will be rougher and less predictable than in a pool or shallow pond.
Consider buying a canine life jacket to assist your dog floating if they enjoy swimming but isn’t a good swimmer.
Even if your dog doesn’t like to swim, they could love going to the beach with you and exploring the area away from the water.
2. Make sure there’s some shade on the beach.
Dogs require sun protection in hot weather. Dogs that are playing, swimming, or running can easily become overheated and dehydrated, especially in hot weather.
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Use a large enough sun canopy or beach tent for you, your dog, and anyone else who may be joining you to sit comfortably together. Some beaches offer natural shady places, but you won’t know if they’ve been taken until you get there. So better to have and not need, than need and not have!
3. Slowly introduce them to the water.
Allow your dog to acclimate to the currents and waves if this is their first trip to the beach. Waves can easily knock dogs down and drag them out to sea, even if they are great swimmers.
Never throw your dog into the water; because it can be a terrifying experience for them, and they will struggle to swim if they are scared.
Begin by luring them in with a treat or toy in shallow water where they can stand. Keep your dog within arm’s reach at all times so you can assist them if they require assistance.
4. Stay away from tide pools.
Plants and sea creatures such as crabs live in tide pools, which are shallow pools of water. Unfortunately, they are frequently bordered by rough regions that can damage your dog’s footpads.
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Keep your dog away from rock outcroppings as a general rule. These can become very slippery and cuts to your pet can happen quickly.
5. Keep an eye out for temperature extremes.
It’s common for your dog to feel warm after running and playing along the beach, especially in the summer. However, in hot temperatures, dogs with long or thick coats, dark-colored fur, or who are overweight can quickly become overheated.
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Rapid panting, a bright red tongue, weakness, vomiting, and thick saliva are all signs of heatstroke in dogs. If you’re afraid your dog is suffering from heatstroke, take them to a cool environment and apply cool water to their entire body to help them calm down.
Then, allow them to drink modest amounts of water and cool their head, neck, and chest with ice packs or cool towels.
Puppy Vacation: 6 Things To Consider
Dogs are an important part of the family. So when you want to go on vacation, it only makes sense that you want to take your best friend. But you can’t just jump into the car with a dog.
So here are things to know before you go on puppy vacation so it will be comfortable for you and your pooch.
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