Arranging a day out at the sea shore for your canine? Keep these tips in your brain and go out and make the most of your day with your fuzzy companion. Spend some quality time with your canine, absorb the sun, and appreciate the sound of the waves smashing on the shore. We can’t think of a more ideal approach to your day!
Pick a Dog Friendly Beach
Unfortunately, not all sea shores permit doggies on their premises. In spite of the fact that dogs bring nothing but love and happiness any place they go, a few people are not comfortable with having canines around them at the beach. That’s fine, everyone should feel at ease at a public space, and dogs do get overexcited around crowds. Hence, public authorities have indicated and reserved a few beaches where you can bring along your furry companion. This guarantees everybody is satisfied and have the best time outside!
Before taking your dog out, ensure that the beach you are intending to visit permits canines and is a dog-friendly beach. In addition to the fact that it will be far less complicated for you, it will also be significantly more fun for your dog as well where everybody values his presence and he has great company of dogs to get to know and play with.
Keep Your Dog on a Leash
Even on a dog beach, it is suggested that you keep the leash on and keep your dog in control. Watching different dogs and individuals around can energize and excite your dog and cause him to raise a ruckus, and hurt himself or another person in the process. When your dog is well-behaved and calm and the beach isn’t excessively packed, you can allow him to run free for a while. However, keep him in your line of sight at all times and close enough so he can return to you when you call him.
Utilize Sunscreen
Make use of sunscreen – not only for you but your canine as well. You’re probably not aware of this but a few dog breeds are susceptible to sun burn with too much sun exposure. When you are slathering yourself in sunscreen, spare some for your dog as well. Put adequate sunblock on the tips of your dog’s ears and on his paws. Give him some shade to lounge in and keep him out of the unforgiving sunlight for extensive stretches of time on a hot summer’s day.
Put the ID Tag On
Remember the ID tag when going out! Make a point to keep the ID tag on your dog whenever you are venturing out of the house. Ensure the dog’s name, your contact number, and address are recorded clearly on the tag. In the event that you lose your dog, another person can take care of him and get the dog securely back to you if the correct data is given.
Dog Waste Bags
Leaving junk at the seaside isn’t very nice of you – regardless of whether it is yours or your dog’s. Keep dog waste bags with you so you can tidy up after your dog at the beach when he does his business. And afterward, dispose of the waste bags in a socially responsible way. Always look for a dog waste bag that is ecologically friendly and is made of recyclable material. Leaving plastic bags on the beach would mean it would join the ocean and lead to more waste.
Pack Fresh Water and Food
There is water surrounding you at the beach, wherever you look… however, none to drink. While you pack for yourself, make it a point to incorporate water and nourishment and snacks for your dog too. Being out in the sun for such a long time, running, playing, and swimming can make your dog dehydrated and parched. Ensure he has adequate access of water, so he doesn’t end up falling sick.
Arrange for Shade
In spite of the fact that you may have covered your dog in sunblock, you actually need to give him shade to rest and stay out of the merciless sun. Excessive sunlight isn’t good for anyone and overexposure can prompt ailments in dogs as well. Being in the sun for long can dehydrate your canine and turn a great day by the sea into an agonizing one. Keeping an umbrella or something of the sort that you can prop up at the beach shore to protect you and your dog from the sun would be helpful.
Keep a First Aid Kit
Keep an emergency first aid kit handy. The beach may look sufficiently innocuous yet there are a lot of things that can hurt your dog and even you. Your dog can hurt himself on little bits of metal and sharp rocks. In such cases, a decent treatment and some gauze wrap could ease and lighten the agony of your dog while you get him professional help. In the event that the injury is deeper and not something a first aid kit can cover, race to the vet’s immediately.
Your dog can be messy after a day at the beach with his fur covered in sand, and the seawater matting and drying out his fur. It is best to take him to a groomer’s after a day at the beach, and have him back all squeaky clean. Twissted Whiskers has experienced groomers who can make your dog look as good as new after a trip to the beach!
