Many
dog owners take their companions on boats during the nice weather,
but they need to take precautions to keep their pets safe, experts
say.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
"There is no
better way to enjoy the great outdoors than to go sailing or kayaking
with your best furry friend,” Natural Dog magazine Group
Editor Ernie Slone states in a media release. "But not all dogs
take to the water.''
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A book series about a rescue dog
that will touch your heart
that will touch your heart
THE HUNT OF HER LIFE is a nonfiction book
series about Samantha, an unwanted rescue dog who the author adopts at age 2.
This beautifully designed deluxe full-color book, by longtime newspaper journalist Joseph A. Reppucci, contains more than 60 vibrant color photos of dogs to help illustrate the compelling and uplifting
story of Samantha - a pretty tricolor bird dog who uses her warm
personality to win people over and build a new family after being put up
for adoption by a hunter because she is gun-shy and afraid to hunt.
Learn how she uses her special bonding abilities with people to help her
eventually make a transition from the hunting fields to family life. While
reading the The Hunt of Her Life, you will travel with Samantha and the
author along a trail filled with surprising twists, sudden turns,
mystery and even what some call a miracle. And when the journey is
finished, you may never look at people and their pets, motherhood - and
perhaps even God - in the same way. The
Hunt of Her Life is must reading. It will take you on a captivating
journey - a trip like no other - that will touch your heart.
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Dog
owners must make sure their pets know basic obedience commands
because they can be easily distracted and jump overboard when they
see floating objects like a buoy, stick or water birds, Natural
Dog magazine advises in its
complete guide to holistic dog care. Natural Dog also
says a dog must wear a life jacket,
known as a pet flotation device. PFDs should be brightly colored in
case the dog goes overboard in rough or low-visibility conditions.
Natural
Dog magazine also advises:
- Selecting a PFD with a locator beacon or device that triggers an alarm when it gets wet. If your dog goes overboard, you will know right away.
- Being aware of heatstroke symptoms, which include heavy panting, lethargy and drooling. If you see these signs, wet your dog with cool (not cold) water, head for shore and shade, and call your veterinarian immediately.
- Never hook your dog’s lead to the boat. This can be fatal if the boat sinks or capsizes. Attach one end of the lead to your dog’s harness or pet flotation device.
Progressive
Insurance offers these boating safety tips for dog owners:
- Make sure your dog's personal flotation device has a lifting handle to make it easy to hoist your dog from the water. Give your dog time on land to get accustomed to wearing it.
- Help your dog get his sea legs by gradually introducing your pet to the boat and the water. Give your pet a chance to explore the surroundings while the boat is docked. Turn on the engine so he get accustomed to its sound, smell and feel. Take short cruises and gradually build up to longer trips.
Related
reports:
- Protect your dog from the heat by providing shade and plenty of water, and wash the deck with cool water to protect his paws.
The Ruff Report is a column that appears on MySetterSam.com,
a blog written by Joseph A. Reppucci, a retired editor from The Patriot
Ledger in Quincy, Massachusetts. Mr. Reppucci worked as a reporter and editor on major daily
newspapers in the Boston area for more than 30 years. He is the author
of the book, The Hunt of Her Life,
a heartwarming story about his once-in-a-lifetime rescue dog. Find it on Amazon.com.
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