
Safety ideas for older dogs
As our dogs age and their eyesight weakens and their reactions slow, it becomes more important that we help them remain safe. Making our old dogs visible in the dark and on a controlled leash will help provide them some extra protection to remain safe.
Bright Orange Safety Vest
- feel comfortable knowing your dog can be seen during an evening walk.
Bottom up Leash
- The Bottom's Up Leash helps you help your disabled dog move more
comfortably and safely. The leash works by supporting a portion of the
dogs hind legs while they walk, or attempt to go up/down stairs.
Car Barriers
- Safety Barriers keep pets from sliding through to the front seat
during hard braking. Also keeps pets from interfering with vehicle
operations.
Flashing Safety Collar
- allow your dog to be visible up to 1 mile. This will let people see
your dog and reduce the chance of him getting hit.
Life Jacket
- Does your older dog enjoy swimming and sharing an afternoon riding
on the boat? But you worry if he have the stamina to swim to shore if he
fell in? Stop worrying! With a life jacket designed especially for
canines, your dog's safety is assured.
Lift-N-Aid
- allows you to help guide older dogs without having to lift them which
could injury you or your dog.
Pool Eye Alarm
- Protect your old dog from accidental drowning. An older dog's poor
vision may prevent them from seeing the edge of the pool. Even if your
dog is was a good swimmer, his older muscles will tire easily.
Hypothermia is also a concern in cooler weather.
PupLight Dog Flashlight
- Walk your dog safely after dark with the PupLight Dog Flashlight.
The small light attached to a flexible collar will light the way up to
200 ft. ahead of your pet.
Retractable Leashes
- allow your dog the privacy of roaming while you retain control and
keep him safe. This is especially important as our old dog's eyesight
and sense of smell start to fail. They may not see threats or sense
danger.
Safety Turtle
- can be attached to you dog's collar and sound an alert the moment
your pet hits the water.
Seat Belt
- Most models conveniently attach to seatbelt buckles, while others
tether via your vehicle's round bar. Not only does this protect your
dog, but it also keeps the pooch from restlessly leaping back and
forth between the front and back seats.
Doggles
- more than a fashion statement. If your old dog likes to keep his
head out the window during your road trips these will help keep his
eyes safe from the wind and bugs. Plus you will get the most looks
from other drivers!
GPS Tracking System
- a great way to reduce the amount of time searching when your old
dog decides to go exploring
Electronic Fences
- provides your old dog some freedom to roam and you confidence he
won't wonder away or into the street.
Dog Car Seats
- keep your dog as safe in the car as you are.
Pet Travel Carriers
- provide a safe comfortable place for your dog to rest while
traveling.
Skamper Ramp
- provides a way for pets or wildlife to escape the water. This dog
pool ramp can be used with in-ground or above-ground pools, most docks
and some boats.