How To Stay Safe When A Dog Approaches

1. Don't turn and run.
2. Stand still with hands at your sides.
3. Don't put your hands out.
4. Don't scream.
5. Back away slowly when the dog loses interest, watching the dog until it is out of sight.
6. Watch the dog at all times, but don't stare. Avoid eye contact.

Information from K9 magazine.

Fact About Dogs

Have you always seen a dog curling up to sleep with its tail covering its nose? Well, this happens simply because of the cold weather. It wouldn’t hurt you to give it a thick cloth to sleep on or a dog bed. Love That Pet Store has a variety of dog and cat beds to keep your pet warm all the time.

Treating Your Dogs for Fleas and Ticks

Always follow directions when applying flea and tick medicine to your dog/dogs. Sometimes the directions can be confusing, so always treat with caution and watch your pet carefully for any reactions.
If you are using a flea spray on a young dog, spray it on a rag and then rub if on your dog in a small area rather than applying the spray directly on him.
Also, avoid over treating your dog with a variety of flea and tick products. If you take your dog to the veterinarian for a flea dip or spray your canine yourself, don't then put a flea collar on your dog, too. Always ask your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Love That Pet Store has a variety of flea and tick sprays and collars.
This was referenced from "The Guilt Free Dog Owner's Guide".

Interest Fact About Dogs:

The shape of a dog’s face suggests how long it will live. Dogs with sharp, pointed faces that look more like wolves typically live longer. Dogs with very flat faces, such as bulldogs, often have shorter lives.

Summer Travel: Rules of the Road

If people are required to wear seat belts, pets should be restrained too. Secure your dog in the back seat with a safety harness or pet carrier that fastens to a seat belt. You can also install a pet barrier or crate to keep your dog in the back seat area of your car. Dogs riding in the front can seriously get hurt by the deploy of airbags.
Avoid allowing your dog to hang his/her head out of the window- he/she could suffer an eye injury from flying debris or worse.
When stopping, make sure you attach a dog leash to your canine before opening the door so he can't escape.

Safety With Dogs and Water

A lot of dogs enjoy swimming, no matter how dirty the water. If your dog has had a swim in a lake or river, always rinse him off to avoid an ear or eye infection and pesky clingy insects which can imbed themselves into his/her fur.
If your dog loves jumping in your swimming pool, make sure he knows how to get out. Dog's instincts tell them to go out the same way they jumped in. In a pool, dogs could drown following their instincts so show your dog how to get out regardless of where they went in.
Not all dogs like or know how to swim. If your canine appears eager to swim let him ease into it gradually. Don't throw a nervous, inexperienced canine into the water.