Dog raincoats to protect your pet

A park is one of the most ideal places where you can spend some quality time with your dog outdoors. Parks also serve as the meeting point for other pet dogs allowing your pet to socialize. The clear space and fresh air in a park allows your dog to get adequate physical exercise and mental workouts which are quite important for its health.

There are certain things which need to be taken care of while taking your dog to a park. The environment of the park might seem very new for your dog, which might cause stress and restlessness. Inattentiveness might open up the chances for various safety problems which might sabotage the happy moments you wanted to share with your dog during the park visit.

Here are five safety tips you should follow if you plan to take your dog to a park.

1.     Select the right park

Every park might not be suitable for your dog. You need to choose a park which provides ample open space to run around, adequate shade to protect dogs from excessive sunshine, proper water supply and a well-maintained boundary. Taking your dog to a crowded park or is not advisable.

2.     Select the outing time carefully

You must consider the time of the day you plan the trip. The ideal times are undoubtedly the morning and the evening, when the sun shines mildly. The scorching sun during the afternoon might exhaust your dog. Invest in a dog jacket that will protect him/her during summers as well as winters.

3.     Mind the weather

You should never take your dog outside during harsh weather conditions. It is best to stay indoors when it’s snowing or raining. Under speculation of the weather getting bad, ensure that your dog stays indoors or in a covered area. If you do have to take your dog out on a rainy day, make sure you have a dog raincoat to protect him.

4.     Watch out while your dog interacts with other dogs

Your pet will come across dogs of different temperaments in the park. Some dogs are aggressive in nature and might resort to bullying smaller dogs. Such instances might disturb your dog, which can be prevented if you are attentive enough to check the way your dog is meeting and interacting with other dogs.

5.     Use flea preventative medication and coats

A common side-effect of a park visit might be the germ contamination. Some dog owners do not pick up after their dogs, which might cause parasitic infestation in the park. So, it is of utmost important that your dog is well-vaccinated. If your dog is investigative in nature, it might roam around anywhere and catch fleas. It is wise to apply flea preventatives on your dog’s coat before you visit the park.