Keeping Dogs Safe in Kendal & south lakeland

DogLost offer some fantastic advice to keep your pooch safe from theft, simply getting lost, or escaping from your premises or care. Over the years, we have followed much of this advice with our own pooches and with the exception of one occasion when one of our girls was stolen from the care of a lax relative (we did get her back!!), the advice has never let us down.

IDENTIFICATION

• Ensure your dog’s tag contains – owner’s name, postcode, and at least one contact number.
• Ensure your dog is micro chipped – and that details are up to date.
• Dog tattoo – a permanent and visible means of identifying your dog. The National Dog Tattoo Register can provide more details.

NEVER

• Tie your dog up outside a shop
• Leave your dog unaccompanied in a car
• Leave your dog on its own in the garden
• Give out information about your dog to strangers

DO

• Use an extending lead if your dog’s recall is poor
• Vary the time and location of your walks
• Walk with a friend if you are worried
• Increase your house security – a crime prevention officer will advise you
• Consider a GPS tracker collar