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"As many of us at Kidde are pet parents ourselves, we know that people will do anything to keep their furry family safe," said
- Familiarize your pet with the sound of the alarm.
- Pair the sound with a command.
- Identify and name the exit, i.e., 'outside.'
- Reward for positive response.
The complete list of tips and a full-length training video with detailed steps from
"As a proud dog mom of my Super Collies, I know that pets are like our family, so it's important that we take proactive steps to keep them safe in the event of a home fire," said Carson. "To successfully train your pets, make sure you keep training fun, short and always end on a good note."
You can also protect your pets from the dangers of home fire in a number of different ways, including:
- Window Clings: In an emergency, first responders need to be able to quickly assess the number of pets in a home. Consider attaching a non-adhesive decal to a window near your front door to let rescuers know how many animals are inside.
- Fire Escape: Pets should always be included in a family's evacuation plan. Stay aware of their typical hiding spots or locations where they often nap in case you must evacuate quickly. When you are not home, keep pets in areas near entrances where firefighters can easily find them.
- Smoke Alarm Maintenance: Smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years. In addition to testing alarms once each week, check the manufacturing date on your smoke alarms to make sure they are under 10 years of age. If they are older than that, it is time to replace them.
For more pet fire safety tips, visit www.kidde.com/petsafety. To learn more about
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