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Keeping Pets Safe From Wildlife
By Rene Agredano
Imagine that one minute you and your dog are out hiking, the next you’re fleeing from an enraged hawk
or worse. Would you know what to do? Follow these easy ways to avoid scary confrontations with hawks,
coyotes, bears and other species.
LEASHES SAVE PET LIVES
FEED PETS INSIDE THE RV
Off-leash pets are the most common victims of wildanimal attacks on pets, so never go walking without
one. Flat leashes are your best bet, while retractable
leashes should be avoided to minimize the risk of
getting tangled up in an encounter.
Don’t allow your pets to dine al fresco. Dropped
kibble is an attractant, and if a lazy cougar, wolf, bear
or coyote is nearby, they might move in to pick up
the mess and have your pet for dessert.
SUPERVISE YOUR PETS AT ALL TIMES
Portable outdoor pet kennels are great additions to
your RV, but they will not protect your pet from an
angry predator. Don’t allow your pet to stay outside
in one without supervision.
Many RVers love carrying bird feeders, but wild
predatory animals like them just as much. That’s
because when bird seed is dropped on the ground,
it attracts mice, which sound the dinner bell for
hungry rodent eaters.
PICK UP THE DROPPINGS
WATCH FOR NESTS & OTHER BREEDING SIGNALS
Dog and cat feces are a delicacy to coyotes and
wolves, and also leave a trail to your tasty pet. Wolf
safety experts say that the simple act of picking up
poop helps keep predators away from your home
and campsite.
Always research breeding cycles for wildlife in the
area you are visiting. The same goes for researching
types of nests that these animals can create. Animals
like the Great Horned Owl can be very territorial
during breeding seasons and can attack dogs up to
LEAVE THE BIRD FEEDERS AT HOME
80-100 pounds if they are guarding their owlets. The
same goes for coyote or wolves guarding a den. If you
spot signs of a pack nearby, be extra vigilant.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
Even the smallest dog is seen as a threat by the
largest creatures like moose and bears. If you see one
of these wooly mammoths nearby while hiking with
your dog, do everything you can to avoid getting
closer. Even a docile dog can provoke an attack.
Slowly move away and go the other direction if you
see a moose or follow bear safety facts so you can
live to tell about the encounter.
It doesn’t take a genius to avoid wild animal attacks
on pets. All you need is a little common sense and a
leash for a drama-free adventure wherever you roam.
Keep your pets safe with more tips at RVs.com/
PetSafetyTips
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