- Microchip Your Pooch
This info will help local wardens, vets or animal shelters to locate the pet owner’s details, if dogs ever go missing
- Tags and Collars
Check that your dog is wearing a good fitting collar when out & about.
- Secure Gates & Fences
It is extremely important to secure your house & property. Indoor & outdoor doggy gates will help prevent your pooches from dashing away.
- Neuter & Spay Your Dog
Medical evidence supports unneutered dogs are more susceptible to running away, to relieve their sexual impulses, or follow other habitual instincts.
- Why Do They Run Away?
The key to understanding the reasons why your dog wants to run away is a good step towards finding the appropriate course of action. Does your pet want to bolt because of boredom, or the need for socialisation? Therefore, walk your dog regularly & for longer time periods.
- Obedience Training
Basic training for all dogs is a MUST so they have good recall & understand commands like “Come” and “Stay” etc. This will help your dog identify you as their pack leader, so they will be less likely to run away.
- Find A Trusted Doggy Daycare / Petminding Service
Your pooch needs never to be on their own, while you are away or at work. This will give you peace of mind, knowing your dog is safe & cared for.
Please email us to share any other tips with the Petxcite team.
