Winter Safety for Dogs: Part 1 - Training Tips

Winter Training Tips

Basic obedience training and cold weather safety practices will allow you and your pet to enjoy winter weather conditions safely.

• Make sure that your dog or puppy is comfortable with having their feet wiped & handled. Keep towels near the door and making foot-wiping part of your daily routine. Reward your pet for allowing you to examine the condition of pads, check for ice in between toes, and trim fur (if required.)
• Obedience training for loose leash walking will make slippery walks safer for both pet and owner.
• Commands like “leave it” can save a dog’s life when confronted with a pool of antifreeze or an unknown object in the snow.
• Recall (coming when called) can keep a dog from running onto a partially frozen body of water or away from another winter hazard.