3) Always do it. There's going to be times when you don't feel like buckling your dog in. There'll be times your dog doesn't want to be buckled in. Don't let the one time you didn't buckle up be the time you needed to. So, be consistent. That's how you'll build routine and expectation so it becomes habit for both of you. 4) Tell a friend. Don't keep this to yourself. Let your dog loving friends know what you're up to. You never know if that information...that simple action of sharing what your know will save a dog's life down the road. Go do good.
BELT 5) Buckle up your pup. Buckling up can be a piece of cake, but for others, it's trickier. Size, behavior, and car riding preference come into play. Don't let this prevent you from getting a seatbelt. or using it. Dogs Ride Certified can teach you the skills to give your dog a paw-sitive car riding experience. 6) Explore new places. Enrich your dog's brain. Give lots of opportunities to sniff and experience a variety of places. Hikes, lakes, and neighborhood walks are just the
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tip of the iceberg. Try a new sport, go swimming, to the dog gym, walk around a
1) Set your intention. If you're going to buckle up your dog, you need to be all in. Don't let the seatbelt become just a dust collector on the shelf. Commit to keeping your 4legged bestie safe today. 2) Expect safety first. You never know when you're going to be in a crash, whether minor, major, or hopefully, none at all. We've all slammed on our brakes to come to a sudden stop before. Maybe even employed the "arm seatbelt" technique where you instinively put your arm out to protect your dog from sliding forward. No more. Now, you've got a seatbelt! RIDING CERTIFIED
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new city, eat out, drive thru, etc...the list goes on. 7) Live fully. Life is short. When you're faced with loss or illness, this cliche finds truth behind it. Be happy. Live well. Give you and your dog a life full of love and adventure. No regrets. 8) Travel lots. Trips to the vet should make up 1% of your travels. Go out. Have fun. See the world with your BFF.
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