The first and most obvious suggestion is to keep your dog's tags on at all times, including your name, address, and telephone number. If you don't have something like this, put it at the top of your list of things to buy. You can get some really nice collars with tags that you and your Puggle will love.
Second, buying a collar that is very bright: neon colors are best. You can see her from a mile away. This protects her from being hit by a car, as it is highly visible even at dusk, and it reflects a car's headlights at night.
And lastly, you may want to look into a microchip for your Puggle. The microchip allows your dog to be identified for life, and cannot be altered or removed. It is injected deep under the skin of your dog, is completely painless, and is so small that it can be inserted by hypodermic needle.
Sounds like fun, doesn't it? But it's actually a lot more dangerous than you might think.
If your Puggle rides around in the car without a safety restraint, they'd be in serious trouble even in a minor car accident. Buy a safety harness for your Puggle to wear in the car. They're not that expensive and they'll save your Puggle's life in the event of a wreck.
Don't wait for something to go wrong... Be proactive about protecting your Puggle!
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