With the summer season in full effect, we are finding ourselves outdoors more and more with activities such as camping, hiking, biking, and long walks.
To many, the idea of wildlife encounters while out and about is something of an “urban” myth. But depending on where you live, it may be more than plausible and a matter of when, not if.
The good news is that wildlife encounters aren’t a reason to avoid the great outdoors. On the contrary, as with all things, being prepared is half the battle. While coyotes, mountain lions, and other wildlife do happen, there are quite a few things you can do to minimize encounters or reduce them entirely. To avoid surprising wildlife or other potentially threatening animals, the best thing you can do is make noise.
Aside from being a humane & easy training device to help turn your dog’s behavior around, The Doggie Don’t Device can also be used to harmlessly chase away threats. It can help keep you and your pet safe without hurting the other animal as it emits a sound they do not like.
Always carry your device and follow these tips below to help:
Make noise. The bottom line is that most wildlife wants to avoid you as much as you want to avoid them. So, make plenty of noise so that you don’t surprise them. This can be singing, talking, and randomly clicking your Doggie Don’t Device.
Travel in groups. Part of this comes back to making noise. The more of you there are, the more noise you make inadvertently without trying.
Don’t wear headphones. If you wear headphones, not only are you less likely to make noise, but you’ll miss hearing key noises that might clue you in to nearby wildlife.
Keep children and pets close by. Don’t allow them to run ahead and potentially surprise wildlife. Also consider that wildlife can come on to the trail between you and a pet.
Avoid going out at dawn or dusk. This is when many animals are most active.
And while it goes without saying that every outdoor adventure is at your own risk, keep in mind that wildlife attacks, though highly sensationalized, are rare. It’s more dangerous to get in a car every day, yet we do that without thinking twice.
So, we encourage you to take appropriate precautions, get your Doggie Don’t Device today, and have a great time making memories outdoors!
