The rainy season can be a great time to walk your dog, but you need to take extra precautions. Here are a few tips for keeping your dog safe:

Check the weather before heading out for a walk.

A walk in the rain can be a great way to bond with your dog, but only if it’s not too much rain. The most important thing you need to do is check the weather before heading out for a walk.

Walk with an umbrella or consider getting a raincoat for your dog.

If you’re walking a big dog, an umbrella can be a bit unwieldy. If you want to keep your pup protected and dry, however, it’s worth investing in one of those raincoats that has the hood and tie-down straps on the back legs and chest. Not everyone likes the idea of raincoats on their dogs, but sometimes, it is a necessity for those who don’t like getting wet in the rain.

Before you put a raincoat on your dog, it is important to make sure that the coat fits properly. Not all dog coats are created equal! When choosing a coat for your dog, look for one that fits well and does not restrict movement.

The other important thing to consider when purchasing a raincoat is what material it’s made from. Different materials can be used in making different types of coats—some may be waterproof while others may be breathable or even windproof!

Harness and Leash should be dry

Before you hit the road, make sure your harness and leash are clean and dry. Wet harnesses can cause infections on your dog’s skin. A waterproof leash is also a good idea in case you have to cross a creek or puddle.

The best type of harness for dogs with short coats is one that fits behind the front legs; this makes it more comfortable for them to move around while wearing it. Get one that’s made out of nylon webbing instead of soft fabric because nylons won’t absorb water like cotton does—this way it’ll stay nice ‘n dry no matter how many times your dog decides he wants to splash around in some muddy puddles!

Use tick and flea repellent

To prevent ticks and flea infestation, you should use a tick and flea repellent sprays or powders. You should apply the product on all areas of your dog’s skin, but especially where they tend to be most exposed: under their chin, between their toes (especially between their pads), around the ears and eyes, along their spine near the tail head, at the base of their tail where it meets its body, inside any folds of skin such as groin area (where ticks tend to hide), around any cuts/scrapes where there may be openings into which a tick could crawl.

Check for ear infection

Pay special attention to keeping the ears clean since this is one place that gets easily infected. Use a clean dry cloth and wipe the insides of your dog’s ears. This will prevent moisture and as a result reduces the chance of infection.

Beware of snakes and other reptiles crawling around after the rain.

As you are walking your dog during the rainy season, you may want to be aware of snakes and other reptiles crawling around. Snakes and other reptiles tend to crawl around after the rain because they find it easier to hunt for food. It is important that when you are out with your dog during this time, that he or she is on a leash, so they do not come in contact with these dangerous creatures.

Clean paws and undercarriage after walks.

You might be tempted to let your dog shake off and dry off on their own before they go inside, but this isn’t the best idea. The water from the rain can make your dog’s paws dirty, so it’s important to clean them after walks. You can do this by using a clean cloth or towel, then drying their paws with another towel. If you live in an area where there is animal waste on the walkways or roadsides, you may also want to use a pet shampoo as well.

Use paw balms to protect heals and snout

If you’re the owner of a dog with sensitive paws, cracked heals, or snout and nose that are prone to getting dry when it’s cold and wet outside (like mine), paw balm is a good option for protecting those areas. Paws can be easily moisturized without requiring much effort.

This should be done every day during rainy season as they tend to pick up mud, parasites/worms while walking.

Conclusion

Every dog owner should know that dogs need to be groomed, bathed and dewormed on a regular basis. In the rainy season, you must take extra care of your dog’s paws and undercarriage.

• Clean their paws every time you come back from a walk in the rain
• Use paw balms to protect their heels and snouts from drying up or cracking
• Use flea repellents before going out for walks in the rains so that they don’t get infested with parasites on their skin
• Check Google weather before heading out for a walk

With a little planning and preparation, you can enjoy walks with your dog during rainy season without it being miserable for either of you.