YOUR DOG.

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 45, 16 November 1929, Page 30

YOUR DOG.

' TAKE IT TO THE SEA.' Thousands of happy dogs are to be seen every year disporting themselves at the seaside, obviously enjoying the change as much as their, owners. Now that stables are replaced by garages it is not always so easy to find accommodation, as it used to ba, but many hotels take dogs or know where sleeping quarters may be had for them at a moderate charge. As far as possible, arrangements should be mado in advance. They are not usually allowed in the carriage; so they will have to go with the guard. Sea water may make coats harsh, and occasionally it seems to be irritating to the skin, but generally speaking the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, the bathing acting as a stimulant For all that, don’t let your dogs bo in the water most of the day, Glvo them their swim once or twice, and .do not allow them to be wet all the time'.

On coming home they should have a bath in fresh water to get rid of the salt, and it wil-l do them Rood if they are groomed with a brush, containing a- little coconutf- oil. Have them about with you all day. Provided they hhve decent manners ' they will neither worry you nor.:‘other people;, but, of course, they must be kept under control on crowded sands. The effects of happiness on a dog are just as marked as they are. in human beings. There is no finer prescription for keeping one in vigorous health. Happiness, how ever, will not be brought by spoiling and petting. • ■

If you make friends with the hall porter, or hotel cook, you should be able to get an abundance of table scraps, red meat, chicken, vegetables, and pieces of bread ; but where this cannot be done there are always bissuits, which will be greatly enjoyed. The rations may be increased slightly with advantage, the exercise and tonic air giving a healthy appetite.