April 13-19 -Dog Bite Prevention Week

This week is National Dog Bite Prevention week, which is a project of the National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition.

As a pet parent, keep these tips in mind to help prevent dog bites this week—and all year long:

1. Share information about your dog’s history with your pet sitter. If you are using the services of a professional pet sitter or dog walker, remember they are tasked with keeping your pet safe and with trying to avoid problems when they encounter other people or pets. Let your pet sitter or dog walker know about any aggressive tendencies your dog has shown before, anything that stresses or freaks out the dog, and any other relevant information.

2. Do not interact with a dog without permission. Dog lovers may be tempted to pet any dog they encounter, but they should exercise restraint. Many pet sitters don’t allow interaction with the pets in their care, so ask before approaching any dog.

3. Keep your dog on a leash and stay alert. If you are walking your dog, make sure to obey all local leash laws, and understand that even where off-leash walking is permitted, it can be dangerous. Off-leash dogs can present a danger not only to a dog in a pet sitter’s care, but also to the pet sitter. The off-leash dog could even be the victim if it runs up to a dog that does not want to socialize.

Pampered Pups Dog Sitting is a full-service pet sitting company serving Far North Dallas, West Richardson and West Plano. We offer daily dog walking, drop-in visits, overnight pet sitting, house watching (without pets) and plant care. For more information visit our website at pamperedpupsdogsitting.com or call 972-897-8464.