DOGS AND PREPPING

                                                                                   

What breed of dog is best for prepping ? or rather which type are you prepared to give a home to for life, love, feed, walk, pay veterinary bills or insurance and welcome into the family.

     
Many people have a favourite breed or an idea of what they would prefer. We have two Staffordshire Bull Terriers and a Rottweiler, none of which we have for the purpose of protection, sure they appear intimidating and i wouldn't want to be a burglar or attacker unfortunate enough to meet them but they are family members, anything else is a bonus.  
                  LINK - U.K Protection dog company

Time for a briefing

LINK - Staffies, Why Is This Breed So Maligned?


LINK - Do Staffordshire Bull Terriers Make Good Pets?

Any dog regardless of breed can introduce an additional element of security to the home whether it's Chiwawa or Doberman, for example a barking frenzy in the middle of the night could prove a lifesaver if it alerts you to likely home invasion or other impending threat.

                           LINK - The Rottweiler - A Good Family Pet?  

                                       LINK - Best guard dog breeds

                                                   
                     LINK - Do you really need a guard dog ?
                                                 
Poisoning of dogs prior to home invasion or robbery happens in South Africa, poisoned baiting is something to be aware of, whether it is introduced through the gate, over the wall or through the letterbox.

South African Article

Some signs of poisoning, these will be variable in both symptom and time scale -

• convulsion         
• foaming from the mouth
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• severe abdominal pain
• muscle twitching
• muscle spasms
• severe weakness
• difficulty breathing
• change in behaviour
• constricted or dilated pupils
• collapse
• coma
• death

                      LINK - What to do and make a poisons kit                                                                                       
                      South Africa. Dogs attack intruder 
                                  WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT
                              
                         LINK - https://www.liveleak.com/view?i=155_1458831105

                                                                                 

South African Police K9

LINK: Dog Attacks on Children: How to Avoid

                 Dogs and emergency shelters

WW2 Poster

Civil defence planning includes emergency rest centres in times of disaster, they are not necessarily obligated to take in or care for pets although some do. Be aware of your local planning. Example of one towns planning measures regarding pets below. Consider an emergency pet kit containing food, any medications needed etc. 

EXAMPLE : Taken from one town's emergency planning

              The hyena men of Nigeria

The Hyena Men

                                  LINK - Basic dog first aid 
                         
                         LINK - Put together a dog first aid kit

                                                                                

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/news-events/blog/keeping-your-dog-safe-this-winter

 Dog first aid course

LINK - The law. Your dogGOV.UK

LINK - Handling a dog attack 

Lots of doggy info & downloads here

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/factsheets-downloads/

When a dog isn't enough, get a cat

Remember, a dog is for life, it will take commitment, time and money. It will in return give you love, affection and loyalty which should be rightly returned.