Dogs On The Beach

Broadcaster and author Anna Webb has studied at the College of Integrated Veterinary Therapies (CIVT). She lives in London with Prudence and Mr Binks.

✦ With staycationing on ✦ Being low impact the cards due to the hydrotherapy sessions pandemic, it’s great news help increase mobility in for Britain’s dogs! senior doggies, whilst

✦ Yet in advance of burning calories in porky

recent social distancing pooches without undue

rules, 53% of UK’s dog pressure on their joints. owners had already ✦ Some are better built decided to staycation, with for nautical antics than another 37% opting to stay others like Labradors, at home with their dog. Spaniels and Labradoodles ✦ Defining summer for whereas breeds like

dogs is a trip to the Bulldogs, Bull Terriers and

seaside. Ever yone loves to Bassett Hounds are

see dogs bounding on a flat proportionally not the

sandy beach. Paddling most seaworthy. when the tide is out or ✦ Desensitise any exploring rock pools, even ‘hydrophobia’ in a doggy taking a dip in the sea. paddling pool, armed with ✦ Apart from cooling hot tasty treats and some

dogs down, swimming is ‘water-proof’ dog toys to

great exercise and a help build confidence. natural behaviour that ✦ It’s pawfect for dogs enjoy as much as summer fun activity in the we do. garden, ‘social distancing’

especially in hot weather when dogs can overheat quickly.

✦ For the more nautically inclined, if you fancy going surfing, paddle boarding or canoeing with Fido, invest in a doggy life vest for peace of mind. In case of an emergency the advice is to call the coastguard!

✦ At the time of writing many councils, including Brighton and Hove, have relaxed their by-laws, which restrict dogs’ access to many beaches from April 30 to September 30.

✦ Great news for dog walkers allowing more space in line with social distancing rules, and extra time to enjoy the likes of Brighton’s iconic seafront.