Who said the holidays are over?
For a last minute beach weekend, there is always time! Especially to spend time with our furry friend on the beach! Before leaving, however, it is important to pay attention to some aspects to ensure that for our puppy the experience at the sea is always positive and pleasant.
Here are some useful tips for taking your dog to the beach:
1. Avoid the hottest hours : it seems trivial, but avoid the hours when the sun is strongest, so the range from 11:00 to 16:00 is important because the sand can get very hot our puppies can get burned easily the fingertips and then find it difficult to walk.
2. Pay attention to the weather : on days that are too hot or muggy, it is better to avoid taking our dog to the beach, it is essential that it is a breezy day or that there are at least some shaded areas , in case there is none. very important to bring an umbrella or a tent!
3. Always carry the necessary : even when we leave the house, it is important to always carry a bowl for water , especially on the beach during hot days! In addition to running on the beach and playing in the water, it is very important that our puppies always have fresh water available!
4. Do not force the dog if he does not want to take a bath: not all dogs like water and if we notice that our puppy does not want to enter the water or is scared, it is important not to force it and above all, never throw it in forcibly, because it could then be traumatized by the experience. In a previous article we talked about how to teach the dog to swim, you can find it here.
5. Do not drink sea water: be careful that the dog does not drink sea water! It can lead to vomiting and dysentery, up to more serious problems of sodium poisoning.
6. Wash and rinse the dog thoroughly : after a day at the beach, it is essential to wash the dog with fresh water, because salt water and sand can lead to bacterial infections or skin irritation! Some great tips on how to bathe your dog can be found in this article!
These are some tips on how to get organized to make our four-legged friend live a beautiful day of relaxation and fun.
They too deserve a relaxing holiday!
