HOW TO PREVENT LOSING YOUR DOG
Every pet owner’s biggest fear is losing their pet. It can happen at any time and any day. It is a must for all of our adopters to purchase a martingale collar as their newly adopted pets are arriving at an unfamiliar area. So, how to prevent your dog from running away?
DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR ENTRANCE DOOR, WINDOWS, AND BACKYARD GATE
At all times, please make sure your entrance door is fully closed. Many pet owners will say, my dog will never leave my sight. Anything and any sounds can easily disturb your pet. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Dogs have sensitive ears and some sounds can intense the fear response: the sound of a motorcycle, trash trucks, skateboards. These are examples of few sounds that may trigger. If you’re planning a Barbeque party with your friends, please make sure to keep your dog on a leash and double-check to see if your gate is fully secured.
MARTINGALE COLLAR
The martingale collar offers more support and more control while walking the dog. If a neck collar and/or the harness you’re currently using is prone to slipping out, then we highly recommend using a martingale collar.
What makes the martingale collar unique? Compared to the traditional neck collar, the martingale collar has two loops. One loop is to put around your dog’s neck and make sure the collar is properly adjusted. The second loop is for the extra control when your dog begins to pull. This particular martingale collar was purchased from Amazon. It’s made by PetSafe and the price is very decent. Another brand that is good is called, Country Brook.
If your dog is a puller, the traditional neck collar will tighten around your dog’s neck and create a space between the back of the neck and the collar that is attached to the leash. The collar can easily slip off. The martingale collar is used by many of the trainers and the rescuers.
BACKUP CLIP
If your dog is active and you want additional protection then we recommend using both a martingale collar and a harness. When purchasing a harness, please make sure to read all customer’s reviews. Some brands now offer martingale harnesses. We haven’t personally tested them out yet.
Renard (Shiba Inu) was rescued from an illegal puppy mill in Sooncheon, Korea. He is wearing a martingale with the backup clip.
Every dog has different shaped bodies. Not all harnesses will work the same for your dog. You can connect the martingale collar to the harness by using the backup clip. This you can also easily find it on Amazon. Don’t forget to check the reviews.
If you have a medium or a large-size breed that is highly active or has a history of running away, we highly recommend you purchase a backup clip and simply clip it to the martingale collar and to the harness of your choice. This method will provide you with better control of your pet.
FI COLLAR
The Fi collar is a GPS tracking collar used to quickly locate your dog in case they get lost. With this device, you can track your dog's location by downloading the brand’s mobile app. Some devices also keep track of your dog’s daily activities giving you insights about how much exercise your dog is getting on a daily basis. This device is a great way to check on your pet while you're away from home.
Maggie (Golden Retriever) is wearing a martingale collar and a FI collar.
Pepper was rescued by Youumbba based in Seoul, Korea. We thank their adopter for sharing this device with us. Photo Credit: @ppprmix
Maggie’s adopter found this accessory on Amazon. This particular accessory is attached directly to the neck collar. This accessory offers protection against daily wear and tear. We haven’t tried out this accessory yet. If you have, please share with us your experience with the above-mentioned accessory.
Yes, it’s very costly to raise a pet. However, all of us will agree that they are worth every penny.
MEET OUR MODELS
Renard (Shiba Inu) - Renard was rescued from an illegal puppy mill located in Sooncheon, Korea. He found his forever home in Anaheim Hills, California.
Maggie (Golden Retriever) - Maggie was surrendered by her previous owners. They used her as a guard dog, forcing her to live outside on a short chain. She found her forever home in Malibu, California.
Mochi (Pomeranian) - Mochi was rescued from a pet shop. She found her forever home in Irvine, California.
Yuji (Shiba Inu) - Yuji was rescued together with his brother Renard from an illegal puppy mill. He found his forever home in Los Angeles, California.
Shiloh (Welsh Corgi Pembroke Mix) - Shiloh was rescued from a high kill shelter in Changwon, Korea. She found her forever home in Los Angeles, California.
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