Social distancing for dogs is just as important as it is for people! Do you know why your dog needs to stay clear of other people and dogs? We are going to let you know.
Walking, running, biking, outdoor exercise in general is a good thing during this pandemic. Fresh air is healthy for dogs and humans. Get out and exercise with your canine buddy, but both of you need to use the 6 foot rule to avoid other humans and their dogs. It’s hard for us because we love to meet people and other dogs, but we are not allowed to do that right now.
Humans have the 6 foot rule to follow, and dogs should follow it as well. As with humans, family is a different case, and your dog can be with other family pets and the family humans as long as they are not sick and quarantined. So if dogs can’t get COVID-19, what is the big deal?
- Humans are the ones spreading the germs around. If other humans pet and breathe on your dog, their germs end up on your dog. When you get home and pet and snuggle with your pup, you get those germs right off their furs!
- Other dogs also carry the germs of their humans. If your dog spends time playing with a dog friend, some of the germs on their friend will end up on their furs, and eventually on the humans.
Even if you have a shelter in place order, exercise is typically allowed. Go out early in the morning before others are out and about to avoid running into other dogs and humans. If you go out at a busy time, keep your distance. We use 6 foot leashes, so it is easy to tell how far 6 feet really is, but if others are around, keep those leashes short. 6 feet is also about the length of a park bench. Keep moving, don’t let your humans stop to chit chat. Get outside, do your planned route, and get back home.
Stay safe everyone and enjoy the time locked up with your humans in a safe way. When you are out, remember social distancing for dogs and humans. We will have some more quarantine tips next week for you.
We’re joining Living Laughing and Barking in Our Backyard for their Nature Friday blog hop.
If you did this in New York you would have to walk on the other side of the street from you. Good advice. We forget the little big things.
It would be tough in a big city, but for most of us it is something we can do.
Very wise, yes, those silly humans sure spread it around…and the virus too! Stay safe, healthy and virus-free.
We are doing our best.
Those are great tips. So many different things we need to think about now.
I know. It’s hard for us to avoid people and dogs we know, but Mom says we have to do it.
We all need to follow rules during this difficult time!
Mom was really mad last night because a lot of people were at the park down the street and not doing any distancing. Grrr…
We never gave that a thought. Thank you! My black Lab friend, Nickie, was sniffing something really yummy and I wanted in on the action too so I joined her.
It’s an easy way for those bad germs to get on our humans so we are not allowed to visit with friends right now either.
We are being very careful with our social distancing. We did decide to ride bikes in our neighborhood instead of the trail. It is too busy with people out trying to get fresh air to dodge them on bikes. LOL! Our neighbors are all meeting at the end of our driveways this evening for a “Six Foot Away” party.
Luckily, most of the times we are out exercising, no one else is out which makes it pretty easy, but we do run into friends sometimes and Mom won’t let us go see them which we find terrible.
Good to see you guys are leading the way. We too are trying hard to follow the rules, although there are ambiguities in how one interprets some of the rules here, which is causing a bit of confusion (e.g. is one allowed to drive somewhere to walk your dog – the government guidelines don’t ban this but some police forces say it’s not allowed).
Anyway, Happy Nature Friday.
Toodle pip!
Bertie.
Our restrictions aren’t so strict. We can drive to Gramma’s to visit her since she is elderly and can’t go out, so we go there once a week, we can drive to get food, gas, and medicine, or to go to a place to walk. The US is probably more lenient.
You’re doing it right. Cute too.
Have a woof woof day and weekend. My best to your wonderful mom. ♥
Great advice girls…we are very careful and cross the path or street if we see someone coming!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
We try to cross the road to get to people and dogs we know, but Mom says no, social distancing is the rule. Makes us a bit sad.
Thanks for the reminder!
It is easy to forget with us dogs.
Very sage advice from you girls!
Thank you.
That is great advice, and we hope everyone heeds it!
Most people have trouble with people and 6 feet, they never think of dogs too.
We hope you all stay safe and this is over soon.
We hope so too, it is really a pain in the behind.
Social Distancing is so important, our vet is doing it. When Fenris had to go to the vet Mom had to wait in her car. This is what the CDC says about pets and CORVID-19
Risk to pets
CDC has not received any reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19. Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by COVID-19.
How to protect pets if you are sick
If you are sick with COVID-19 (either suspected or confirmed), you should restrict contact with pets and other animals, just like you would around other people. Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19, it is still recommended that people sick with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus. This can help ensure both you and your animals stay healthy.
When possible, have another member of your household care for your animals while you are sick. Avoid contact with your pet including, petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food. If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wash your hands before and after you interact with them. For more information visit: What to Do if You are Sick.
Exactly, but so many are not doing this with their pets. We too were at the vet. We each were taken from the car into the clinic, and then brought back out. It was weird, but safe.