Prevent poison baits on the side of the path and potential dangers in the garden
Düsseldorf. Again and again, reports about poison bait make the round that are designed to be specifically designed to harm dogs. But also poison that was actually intended for rats, as well as some plants potentially pose a danger. The best protection of training his dog is not to eat anything in nature without being asked.
On its walking, the dog discovers a tasty piece of sausage – to harm dogs, but was treated with toxic substances such as rat poison beforehand. Poison baits like this are often not recognizable for dogs and owners. There is only a trainable protection that reaches for all types of poison baits: the dog must not simply collect the supposed delicacies on the side of the path. Dog trainer Sonja Meiburg-Baldioli dealt intensively on this topic and wrote the book “Anti-Digift Köder-Training”.
Anti-poison bait training in the dog school
“Basically, anti-poison bait training is made up of two to three elements,” explains the expert. “The dog learns that it simply does not take up anything on the side of the path, no matter how delicious it may appear to him. This also means that he can be called up quickly and quickly when his person has discovered a potential danger. ” The dog trainer advises against the four -legged friend hectically away from the four -legged friend – that could tempt him to swallow him quickly in the future. “It is ideal when the dog learns to display that it has found something,” she adds. “Then the owner has the opportunity to look at it in peace and he can alternatively reward his dog with a safe treat. Due to the reward, the desired behavior increases. “
If you find a poison bait on a walk, you should pack it and report it as well as the location at the next police station. In this way, other dogs, but also wild animals, can be protected.
Also advantageous in the home garden
Once learned, this education also protects the dog in its own garden. There will be no poison bait here, but there are potentially some plants that could harm a dog. The dangerous flowers and bushes include thimble, oleander, ivy, cherry laurel and rhododendron. Dogs will not simply eat these plants, but it may already be chewing around on a stick or digging in the loose garden soil. Some vegetables such as onions, garlic and immature tomatoes are also harmful. “The golden rule is that your dog only eats what you allow him and only digs where it is harmless and desirable for everyone involved. If you want to be on the safe side, you can also grow vegetables in the raised bed, ”says Meiburg-Baldioli.
What to do if the dog has poisoned itself?
If the dog has eaten something wrong and shows symptoms, you should act as soon as possible. “In many cases, a dog reacts instinctively correctly and hands over immediately. This prevents serious consequences. Further symptoms are sudden flaps or even unconsciousness. You should always go to a veterinarian immediately to rule out potential other dangers such as organ failure, ”explains the dog trainer. “It is important to be able to communicate as much information as possible: What did the animal poison? How much has been recorded? When did it happen? What symptoms are shown? ” In these cases, important tips and help can also be given quickly in the poison emergency call numbers for human medicine. These can be viewed, for example, at the animal portal 'Life with Pets'.
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