Start by sliding your arm underneath your dog’s chest between his front legs. As you lift him up, tuck his back end between your arm and body to support him fully. Put one arm behind his back legs and wrap the other around the front of his chest. Rather than one large piece of bait in your trap, scatter small pieces behind and around the trigger. This keeps the dog inside and increases chances of engaging the trigger.
Pet Transport Guidelines
GrabPet accepts a maximum of 2 medium pets or 1 large pet per ride. Leashed or crated dogs with a muzzle are accepted. Crated cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters are accepted.
Restraint and Safety Precautions
When restraining a dog, take precautions for both your safety and the dog’s well-being. This includes protective gear, having multiple people present, and keeping your voice calm and firm. Signs you should not grab a dog’s scruff include aggression or fearfulness.
Proper Lifting Techniques
How do you grab a dog safely?
Start by asking your dog to come over. You should never chase your dog to pick them up, as this can cause anxiety and stress. Support your dog underneath his neck or chest. Only lift if needed.
Moving Injured or Immobilized Dogs
The easiest and safest way to move an injured large dog is to use a stretcher of some sort. Any firm, flat object, even a wide wood board, can be used if the dog can be secured safely. Avoid twisting the dog’s neck and/or back.
If your dog wiggles or jumps out of your arms, there is a serious risk of injury. Holding your dog securely also helps them to feel relaxed in your arms. Squat down, place your dominant arm behind your dog’s back legs and place your non-dominant hand around her chest. As you’re lifting her up, her front and back legs will fold together a bit so her body is resting in your arms.
Additional Carrying Methods
There are several different ways to carry a dog depending on the size, weight, and strength. If you have an older dog or one that is sick it is important not to strain them when picking up their body. You will need help from another person to do this properly so ask for assistance before trying if you aren’t sure how they will react.
Recognizing Signs of Distress
Do NOT just grab the dog. Sudden movements could scare them and even a normally friendly dog could bite. When dogs find themselves in stressful or threatening situations, they may exhibit various responses based on their instincts and perceived level of danger.
Usually, collar sensitivity is a result of mishandling. A dog owner may get upset with a dog for misbehaving and he or she will most likely grab the dog by the collar and roughly shove the dog inside a garage or basement. After repeating the scenario over and over the dog begins resenting being grabbed by the collar.