What should be done before taking a dog to the forest?

It turns out that walking with a dog in the woods is very dangerous for her. Therefore, if such a walk is to be, then one must prepare in advance for possible troubles. Or maybe even go to the forest alone, and leave the dog at home? And even if you had to take the dog into a dense and unfamiliar forest, then you need to follow it in both eyes.

In late summer, ticks are activated in the forest. Therefore, when taking a dog to the forest, one must be sure that the dog is well protected from this scourge. Special collars against such parasites are usually calculated for 6-7 months. True, not all collar models are water resistant. As for the drops from fleas and ticks, their effectiveness is observed for 3 weeks. Continue reading →