every year in Moscow from their owners run more than 10 thousand dogs, and if we add to this number the cases in the suburbs, and even more. Practice shows that of the 10 escaped Pets return home only one or two. The statistics are disappointing, isn’t it? And this problem is especially acute in the summer when the animals spend a lot of time outdoors or on the streets. Today we’ll show you how to prevent the escape four-legged friend and what to do if trouble has already happened.
most Importantly — prevention
the Owner should bear in mind that most of their owners while walking running dogs (the search for the animal they constitute the majority). However, to get away from the owner can and female, so our advice suitable for dogs of any gender.
first, the dog didn’t want to escape you need from puppyhood to teach it commands, “Next!” and “come”. To run the dog must at all times — regardless of where he is and what is currently in use. Even if he is busy playing with another dog, to appeal “To me!” must immediately have recourse to you.
second, we should not neglect the leash. During the “mating season” drive dog on it and don’t let her off the leash in noisy places where they shoot fireworks, playing loud music, screaming people and so on. Even the most cold-blooded by nature dog can scare a sharp unexpected sound. And technaya bitch can escape, if while walking she’ll be scared too active a dog.
Also, do not let go of a pet with a leash during the walks in nature: in the woods or Park, a running dog will be very difficult to find.
Before heading out, make sure that the leash is not frayed and is quite strong in strong tension (and even buy leashes are of good quality), and a collar away from the neck of the animal no more than two of your finger: mistake novice owners is that they are too loosely fastened to the dogs collar, and in such cases, if desired, the dog can calmly from it slip.
the Third piece of advice for those who are travelling by public transport. If possible, try not to drive with a dog on buses and trains (not all stations are installed turnstiles). Otherwise, when the escape was accustomed to such visits, the dog can take advantage of this skill and go on a long distance, making it difficult to search for.
under what circumstances most often run away Pets, can be judged by the statements in the ad about the missing dog. Usually it says “off the leash”, “slipped out of collar”, “ran away from a strong fright”.
the Dog ran away…
If the trouble had happened and the dog ran, first of all you need to calm down and pull myself together. Write or print paper ads post them in public places on their own and neighbouring streets, parks, and even better — and in the neighbouring areas. It is clear that in the end the ad will hit the janitor, but after a while it sagged, and there are chances that you will see him. Sweep the area, taking the help of relatives, friends, neighbors.
ask for help to the administrators of the district Internet pages, make an announcement in the group in search of animals. While details of the signs of the dog, its breed, gender, place of escape and the estimated location.
it will Not hurt to promise someone who find the pet a good reward. By the way, if you call and claim they found your dog, do not translate and do not give a stranger money until you are sure that the animal really had. Otherwise there is a risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
Parallel call animal shelters and veterinary clinics. Leave their employees with their position if your dog takes to them. If the pet is microchipped and his collar is “adresnik” (pendant or capsule with the pet’s name, owner contacts etc) — the chances of finding the dog increase significantly.
the Dog was found…
And the last. If you are lucky, and the dog was found, — it is not necessary to scold and punish, because he is unlikely to understand what was wrong. Punishment, as we know, is effective only immediately after the offence. Better, on the contrary, surround the dog’s care, affection, give a treat to return home was fixed in his memory as something much more pleasant than wandering the streets or staying with strangers.
Statistics show that most often in Metropolitan areas lost dogs breeds Chihuahua, Beagle and York. However, it is not specified whether this is due to the special tendency of these rocks to the shoots or just to their popularity among dog owners.
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