Noticias ALEJANDRO Posted February 11, 2024 Posted February 11, 2024 This season, a visit to the beach is an ideal way to spend a day or weekend with the family, and this also includes household animals. For pets, the beach can provide new sights, sounds, and smells to experience and learn about, as well as opportunities for exciting play. However, there are also dangers for them such as getting sick from drinking salt water and even sunburn. According to Doménica González Bores, master in assisted intervention with animals and specialist in canine behavior, the best way to introduce pets to the environment is to take into account and consider that, for example, not all dogs are the same. Some will love their first contact with water or sand without much effort, while others will find it more difficult. The important thing will always be to respect the animal's decision and not force them. That is why you should try to make each encounter a positive experience for them and value the small voluntary advances they have in each experience. Let's remember that just as we humans are so different in many ways, companion animals are also different and we must respect them. As you can imagine, beach days can be even better if you have the opportunity to bring your four-legged companion, but as fun as it may be to enjoy the sand and sun with them, it is also important to keep their safety in mind. What should we protect our pets from when we take them to the beach? According to González, although we idealize an experience of lots of sun, freedom, and play, we must protect our companions from heat stroke, less than positive encounters with other dogs, and medical setbacks. Noticias
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