Tips for dogs traveling at night

Dog at night Things to note when traveling
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I have to walk my dog ​​at night due to work problems If you don’t have a lot of friends, dogs’ night vision capabilities are much better than ours, so under normal circumstances, walking your dog at night won’t pose much of a safety risk. In addition to the dogs, we should pay more attention to our own safety when traveling at night, and we should always pay attention to changes in the surrounding environment.

1. I am Dai Jia Light Source

①Myself: Dai Jia only needs a flashlight.

When walking the dog at night, we can prepare a flashlight or wear a hat with a light. Although it is a bit joyful, it can leave one hand free. After all, two hands are always more convenient than one.

② Dogs: Clothing with fluorescent stripes, or luminous accessories

I believe it is very good Most people don’t wear leashes when walking their dogs at night, so the chance of their dogs getting lost is still relatively small. But just in case, you should still take some preventive measures. You might want to buy fluorescent necklaces and leashes, or give your dog some luminous jewelry. In this way, we can understand the dog's intentions even at night. If that doesn't work, we can also sew some luminous items on the dog's clothes to facilitate our inspection.

2. Choose the best dog walking address

Other In fact, choosing the best place to do so at night is more about our safety. After all, dogs have much better night vision than we do. Because their pupils are larger they can let in more light. In addition, they have more rods in their retinas (the membrane on the back of the eye that allows light to pass through and be transmitted as a signal to the brain), which is why dogs have less light than humans. And arranged.

Things to note when traveling with dogs at night
Pay more attention to your surroundings and worry about your dog’s safety

There is a reflective pigment layer behind their retina. This exquisite structure can reflect light back, which is why when we shine a flashlight into a dog's eyes, they feel their eyes glow. Because light refracts through the retina, a double light stimulates the rod cells, so they can ostensibly see twice the actual brightness.

However, if the dog itself suffers from eye disease, then their visual ability will be much worse. At this time, it is best to walk the dog in places where there are more street lights and are more frequented.

3. Pay more attention to the surrounding intentions

Before Speaking of which, there are not a large number of people walking dogs in the dormitory, so we may still see many people and strange dogs on the road. If your dog is easy to relax by itself, then it must be kept on a leash. Dogs, make sure they are within your sight.

In addition, pay attention to pedestrians on the road, such as those jogging and cyclists on the road. If there are many people, they may not pay attention. to your dog and hit them. Pay attention to potholes and other objects in the road: Pay attention to broken glass and other sharp objects, which may injure your dog’s feet (but you won’t see them until nightfall), so try to walk in well-lit areas. Dogs with good temperaments may try to jump over fences, they may not be able to predict the depth of the other side of the wall and the height of their fall, or they may be otherwise dangerous to the object. Therefore, when visibility is low, the dog must be leashed to avoid unnecessary dangers.

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