The day my sisters pup is allowed to go outside (had vaccines) we are going to the beach. So 2 weeks

[imnotjokingwellnotmostly]

Anything we should do? She doesn’t know how to swim so we dont plan on going past the point of were she cant touch the ground but she does stay with us outside.

Anything we should do as a precondition?

Edit: forgot puppy tax

 

[terryhueffed]

@imnotjokingwellnotmostly Doggy life jacket, at least until you know how she behaves in the new environment. Also, unless you've already trained of leash I wouldn't go of leash in a new situation like the beach.

 

[imnotjokingwellnotmostly]

@terryhueffed Ok thank you for the advice

We will be sure to follow it

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@imnotjokingwellnotmostly You know of a beach where dogs are allowed? Better double check on that.

 

[imnotjokingwellnotmostly]

@imagebeastmarkbeast Yes, it is a off leash beach.

Its in Australia and its called Nudgee Beach, my family likes to go there for fishing, swimming and just for fun.

There is a dog park there and a few people go to. Its never busy there in fact the most people I’ve seen there at a time is like 5 family (its a pretty big beach anyway). Family’s (mostly with dogs) come here.

Anything I could do as a precaution?

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@imnotjokingwellnotmostly Bring water, and a dog dish. Don't let the dog drink or consume salt water, it can throw their electrolytes off.

Make sure it's not hot out, don't keep the pup in the sun, provide a shaded area.

Whatever the temperature, you can add 10 degrees to it, that's how it would be for a dog.

 

[imnotjokingwellnotmostly]

@imagebeastmarkbeast Ok thank you! This will be very helpful for her

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@imnotjokingwellnotmostly Keep the pup on leash, you can get an extendable leash if need be, to let the dog run around a little. But don't use this leash for routine walks, they can wrap around your legs, break, they are not safe for every day use.

Best to go early in the day or later, in the evening when the sun isn't as hot.

Keep an eye open for other dogs that may be off leash and avoid.

 

[imnotjokingwellnotmostly]

@imagebeastmarkbeast Ok good to know, anything else?

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@imnotjokingwellnotmostly No...

Just common sense, if you see excessive panting or discomfort take the dog to a cool area immediately.

Good luck!

 

[imnotjokingwellnotmostly]

@imagebeastmarkbeast Thank you! Best wishes