Please read from PR Web the press release from Idea Village about Doggie Seat Belt and the special story from Steve Hartman CBS News about the dog that did survive a crash not always the ending we hear from police and fire.
"Be Smart Ride Safe Bark Buckle UP", said Pet Safety Lady
Our pets; they are both our best friend and a family member. Yet every year, an estimated 30,000 car accidents occur because they travel with us unrestrained. Today, the Pet Safety Lady, Christina Selter, announced that pet owners can help prevent these dangers with a simple safety practice and a product like the new Original Doggie Seat Belt from Ideavillage Products Corporation.
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Friday, May 7, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
TOP 10 Pet Travel TIPS
Top Ten Tips for Traveling with your Pet
Christina Selter “Pet Safety Lady”, like millions of Americans, loves pets. Known throughout the country as the Pet Safety Lady, Selter is the founder of Bark Buckle UP®, an organization dedicated to pet travel safety awareness. On her website barkbuckleup.com Selter advises, “Be Bmart Ride Safe® in your car, boat or RV. From point A to point B, get there safe and enjoy the ride.”
Here are Selter’s top ten tips for traveling with your pet:
Before leaving the house, make sure you’ve packed the ten essentials for pet travel:
1. Pet food
2. Clean water
3. Pet medicine
4. Tags with current information
5. Leash
6. Bedding
7. First aid kit
8. Pets shots record and photo
9. Travel bowls
10. Poop bags
Never leave your pet in a vehicle unattended; it’s easy for the temperature inside a car to rise to more than 100 degrees within just a few minutes.
Make sure your pets are road-trip ready with the proper pet travel gear, such as crates and travel harnesses.
If you’re flying with your pet, plan ahead. Most airlines only allow a certain number of pets per flight. Also keep in mind the airlines often charge extra fees and impose size restrictions and specific carrier requirements for animals.
During the summer months, pavement, rocks, and sand can become too hot to handle. Keep a few sets of disposable booties on hand to protect DUKE's feet from frying.
Does your dog enjoy going for a swim? What dog doesn’t? Make sure to put a life vest on DUKE before he goes bounding into the water.
Put a life vest on DUKE even if he’s just surf-watching inside a boat.
Does the hotel where you’re headed allow pets? Make sure it does before booking the room.
When packing for your room in the pet-friendly hotel, make sure you bring along a sign to place on your door that warns “Pets Inside!” This way, the hotel cleaning person will know to watch for animals before entering the room.
Have a great trip! Check back with us for more pet safety tips.
Christina Selter “Pet Safety Lady”, like millions of Americans, loves pets. Known throughout the country as the Pet Safety Lady, Selter is the founder of Bark Buckle UP®, an organization dedicated to pet travel safety awareness. On her website barkbuckleup.com Selter advises, “Be Bmart Ride Safe® in your car, boat or RV. From point A to point B, get there safe and enjoy the ride.”
Here are Selter’s top ten tips for traveling with your pet:Before leaving the house, make sure you’ve packed the ten essentials for pet travel:
1. Pet food
2. Clean water
3. Pet medicine
4. Tags with current information
5. Leash
6. Bedding
7. First aid kit
8. Pets shots record and photo
9. Travel bowls
10. Poop bags
Never leave your pet in a vehicle unattended; it’s easy for the temperature inside a car to rise to more than 100 degrees within just a few minutes.
Make sure your pets are road-trip ready with the proper pet travel gear, such as crates and travel harnesses.
If you’re flying with your pet, plan ahead. Most airlines only allow a certain number of pets per flight. Also keep in mind the airlines often charge extra fees and impose size restrictions and specific carrier requirements for animals.
During the summer months, pavement, rocks, and sand can become too hot to handle. Keep a few sets of disposable booties on hand to protect DUKE's feet from frying.
Does your dog enjoy going for a swim? What dog doesn’t? Make sure to put a life vest on DUKE before he goes bounding into the water.
Put a life vest on DUKE even if he’s just surf-watching inside a boat.
Does the hotel where you’re headed allow pets? Make sure it does before booking the room.
When packing for your room in the pet-friendly hotel, make sure you bring along a sign to place on your door that warns “Pets Inside!” This way, the hotel cleaning person will know to watch for animals before entering the room.
Have a great trip! Check back with us for more pet safety tips.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Bad Weather, Rain and Pets oh my
According to Christina Selter “Pet Safety Lady” and founder of Bark Buckle UP, avoid walking dogs close to rushing water. As seen on national news just a month ago in Southern California during the rain a loose dog had fallen into the rushing water (Los Angeles River Basin) and was later rescued by the LAFD, however these types of stories don’t always end with a happy note. The temptation for some dogs to jump in and play might be too great to control.
Tip number one is to keep away from rising water, rushing water and of course dirty water. Stick to neighborhood sidewalks until creek water subsides and Carry treats to use act as a distraction to water-loving dogs
Stick to leads 6 feet in length or shorter easier to control your dog, always up to date information on their dog tag and some dogs will wear doggie rain coats (don’t forget you too need to have proper shoes and rain gear on to stay dry/warm).
Plan a shorter walk than normal and go for routes that have some trees to offer respite from big drops and steady sheets of rain. Don't stop walking your dog because of a mediocre storm. Your dog needs the exercise. Think of it this way: You get cabin fever. The same thing happens to your dog.
Clean water for you and your dog, you both need to keep hydrated, do not let your pet drink from run-off water or gutter water it can contain contaminants.
Have a quick-return plan in case the storm gets worse. The best way to be safer with pets is to PLAN, know your short cuts and pay attention.
Yes, dogs have fur, but it’s usually no more protective than a thin layer of clothes. Look for trees, bushes, awnings, homes or buildings to block some of the rain and wind in order for your dog to "do their business." Then upon returning home, offer extra treats, towel dry them, wipe feet/belly from any dirty water/contaminants and get them a warm bed to rest in.
Tip number one is to keep away from rising water, rushing water and of course dirty water. Stick to neighborhood sidewalks until creek water subsides and Carry treats to use act as a distraction to water-loving dogs
Stick to leads 6 feet in length or shorter easier to control your dog, always up to date information on their dog tag and some dogs will wear doggie rain coats (don’t forget you too need to have proper shoes and rain gear on to stay dry/warm).
Plan a shorter walk than normal and go for routes that have some trees to offer respite from big drops and steady sheets of rain. Don't stop walking your dog because of a mediocre storm. Your dog needs the exercise. Think of it this way: You get cabin fever. The same thing happens to your dog.
Clean water for you and your dog, you both need to keep hydrated, do not let your pet drink from run-off water or gutter water it can contain contaminants.
Have a quick-return plan in case the storm gets worse. The best way to be safer with pets is to PLAN, know your short cuts and pay attention.
Yes, dogs have fur, but it’s usually no more protective than a thin layer of clothes. Look for trees, bushes, awnings, homes or buildings to block some of the rain and wind in order for your dog to "do their business." Then upon returning home, offer extra treats, towel dry them, wipe feet/belly from any dirty water/contaminants and get them a warm bed to rest in.
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