Summer & Winter Care
Winter cold
THE WINDSOR ESSEX COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY would like to remind the public that winter weather can be dangerous for their pets, and that pet owners are responsible for ensuring the protection and care of their pets.
To keep your pet safe and healthy in the extremes of cold weather, the WINDSOR ESSEX COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY offers the following advice:
- When the temperature drops below freezing pets should not be left outside for extended periods of time. Cats, or short -coated dogs and puppies are particularly vulnerable in cold temperatures.
- Keep cats indoors and protect your dogs from frostbite or hypothermia by taking them outside for short periods during cold weather. Consider a comfortable dog sweater or coat as an extra layer of warmth for a short-coated dog or puppy.
- Never leave your cat or dog alone in a car during cold weather. Cars hold in the cold, acting like refrigerators, which could cause your pet to freeze to death.
Behaviour Tips
Some Behaviour Tips For New Puppy Owners
- CRATE TRAIN YOUR PUP! Crate training is a perfect tool to assist in house breaking. It ensures your pup's safety when unsupervised, helps your pup adapt to being alone and provides a perfect retreat. NOTE: Never use the crate as a punishment.
- NEVER STRIKE OR HIT YOUR PUPPY! This could cause hand shyness and aggression.
- ALWAYS SUPERVISE PUPPIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN!
- START TRAINING AS SOON AS YOUR PUPPY COMES HOME!
Enroll your puppy in a local puppy kindergarten class. - NEVER PLAY AGGRESIVELY OR ROUGHLY WITH YOUR PUPPY!
- ENCOURAGE GOOD BEHAVIOUR WITH PRAISE OR A REWARD!
- SOCIALIZE YOUR PUPPY WITH PEOPLE AND ANIMALS!
The first six months is an important behaviour development period in your puppy's life. Make sure interactions are positive and fun.
A TRAINED PUPPY IS A HAPPIER PUPPY AND A BETTER COMPANION!
