{"id":3566,"date":"2018-08-20T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T08:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/?p=3566"},"modified":"2020-03-04T13:31:32","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T13:31:32","slug":"dog-theft-is-on-the-rise-7-steps-to-keep-your-dog-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/dog-theft-is-on-the-rise-7-steps-to-keep-your-dog-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog theft is on the rise: 7 steps to keep your dog safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

We now live in a world where, thanks to social media, we are more exposed to the lives of celebrities. \u00a0\u00a0With the post of a selfie, celebrities are able to influence many aspects of our lives. They can influence what we wear, what we eat and even the type of dog that we share our lives with. Thanks to Instagram feeds we can see celebrities walking their dogs on the beach or going shopping with a tiny ball of fluff peeking out from a handbag. The result is that if a particular actor owns a particular breed of dog, there is often a corresponding rise in the number of people who decide that is the type of dog for them too. It’s a designer lifestyle with a designer dog as part of that lifestyle. The Kennel Club recently reported that the French Bulldog is now the most popular breed in the UK. This trend in designer dogs is having an unfortunate effect elsewhere – an increase in dog theft. Dogs are increasingly becoming big business. \u00a0Pedigree breeds command high prices, so obtaining and selling a dog can be a quick money-making exercise for some thieves. We\u2019ve got some tips on how to keep your dog safe from would-be dog nappers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ideas to protect yourself from dog theft<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Microchip your dog. \u00a0This is now a legal requirement, so your dog probably already has this safety measure in place. <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Do not leave your dog outside a shop unattended.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Don\u2019t leave your dog alone in the car. \u00a0When you are in the car with your dog, ensure that an accessory such as a vehicle-specific dog guard<\/a> is used, so he has a secure place to travel at the rear of the vehicle with a dog guard that stays securely in position. \u00a0It can also act as a deterrent to dog thieves.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Make sure your garden is secure and don\u2019t leave your dog alone in the garden. <\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Keep your dog on a lead when out on walks even in off-lead walking areas. \u00a0This is particularly important for dogs with poor recall skills.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Be wary of strangers who are expressing too much of an interest in your dog. <\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Vary the times of your dog walks and the route that you take.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What to do if you are a victim of dog theft<\/span><\/h2>\n

    If your dog is stolen, immediately report the dog theft to the police. In August 2018 pet theft was made a category 2 or 3 crime, thanks to the Pet Theft Reform Bill, so is taken very seriously.\u00a0 Notify the microchip company at the same time. \u00a0Put out messages on social media to alert the wider community to your dog\u2019s disappearance. Ironically, social media may be helping fuel dog theft, but could easily be the quickest way to be reunited if your dog is stolen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    We now live in a world where, thanks to social media, we are more exposed to the lives of celebrities. \u00a0\u00a0With the post of a selfie, celebrities are able to influence many aspects of our lives. They can influence what we wear, what we eat and even the type of dog that we share our …<\/p>\n

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