Different family situations will greatly impact the care of different type of dogs. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to taking care of your dog which cannot be taken lightly.
Vaccinations is an important element in your dog’s routine checkup, just like a human baby. There are some common vaccinations that dogs require include rabies, hepatitis and distemper. You need to keep a immunization schedule of each dog because depending on the size of the dog, their requirements are different.
Consult your veterinarian to get the right shots for your dog because not one size fits all. The right type of vaccinations are depending on the age, size and breed of the dog. Do not think that rabies no longer exist in domestic animal anymore and it is alright without the medical care, but you never know if your pet will ever get in contact with any wild animal and may be infected. It is better to be safe than sorry.
It is common for dogs to have fleas and ticks. They tend to fall off their coat onto the floor or even hang around your hair. I usually just pick them up and flush them into the toilet or vacuum them up and discard the bag immediately before they escape back into the house. Never throw them into the trash can because they will certainly craw right back up to infest your home. If you do, please taped or sealed the opening of the bag completely before taking it to the trash. Do not skim on the ticks and fleas medication. Apply it religiously every month. There are many options available in the pet stores, pet aisle in the grocery stores or even online. Choose the one that is most suitable for your needs and go from there.
There are 3 main types of Ticks and Fleas treatment. Tropical spot application, ticks and fleas collar and the easy soft chewable. It is dangerous to have your pet wearing the ticks and fleas collar if you have little kids and the most convenient choice is the soft chewable tablet that even kills the larva eggs.
All the puppies will go through the stage of teething and usually they will start chewing at everything. When that happen, it is time to buy the some fun chew toy. A trainer advised me that keeping the chew toy in the fridge will be helpful to their teething problem. Not only does this provide him with a good alternative to your furniture, but the cold will help to make his gums feel better. Most younger dogs gnaw out of necessity, not poor manners.
It is advisable to train your new puppy inside or near your house to avoid distraction. Do not attempt to train your puppy in a noisy and heavy traffic areas. It is very difficult to teach a dog that is distracted by people and disturbances.
When training your puppy or dog, keep the sessions short! Experts say that a dog has the attention span of a small child, sometimes less, and that longer sessions will actually cause him to forget everything you’ve learned together. Use positive reinforcement and limit your training sessions to no more than 15 minutes.
Yelling at your dog or hitting them as a form of punishment if they did something wrong is a negative reinforcement. This will simply make your dog scared which will result in difficulty to enforce training. I strongly encourage positive reinforcement at all times like praise, petting and treats to get your dog to cooperate when teaching him new things.
Dog needs pedicure or nail trimming at a regular intervals. If their nails are making the clicking sound when walking on the floor, it means that it is too long and possibly hurting their nail bed. The nails should just barely touch the ground. Go to the local pet store and ask for advice of a professional. There are many different kind of tools available to give your dog a pedicure. If you are struggling to trim the nail, a visit to your veterinarian will take care of it and usually it is free of charge. Another option is to pay a small amount of charges to the groomer and have them do the dirty job.
If you are thinking about adopting a dog, try taking a couple of days to weeks off work so you can spend some time with your puppy and teach it a few good habits. Training your puppy and helping it get used to its new environment will be much easier if you are home especially the potty training.
Taking your pet to a groomer could be a chore. Some dogs love water and some don’t. Always associate grooming as a fun event. Praise your pooch during the ride to the parlor and give them some love showing them that grooming is a good. When you pick them up after the haircut, reward them with treats and lots of praise. You should turn your dog’s behavior around in no time!
A daily brush does a lot more than just prevent shedding. It’ll also give them a very beautiful and shiny coat. Brushing helps evenly distribute the oils in the fur and skin, which keeps things looking shiny, healthy and soft.
Clean the water bowl of your pet daily and providing fresh water is important preferable filtered water. Stagnant water collects dust and bacteria. Dogs also can become dehydrated easily especially in a hot summer. In my experience, dog who dislike water tend to have bladder stone problem. The best way to get around this is to add some flavoring to the water to encourage drinking or mix the dry dog food with water so that, they have to drink water while eating.
Avoid the bargain brands of pet food. The cheaper brands actually contain a lot of preservatives, additives and other ingredients that can compromise your dog’s health. Find an advocacy group that can provide you with a list of vet recommended foods. Your dog is going to be healthier if he eats better.
If you are not sure whether dog ownership is a good idea for you, then you might want to try being a foster care provider for a needy dog. Local shelters are full of animals who need a loving home, and there is not enough room to hold all of them. Taking up a foster care not only help out the cause and you will find out if you want to keep one too!
Many dog owner did not check to make sure that the dog’s collar is adjusted properly. The collar needs to fit two of your fingers comfortably underneath it and pulling gently. This should be providing sufficient room, otherwise the dog may wiggle out of it. Always keep it on, except during crate transport, as the collar can get snagged and injure.
Provide your dog a comfortable place and bed to sleep. They need a bed to call his own, sense of security and belonging. If you have an outside dog, please make sure that the temperature is under control. Garage could be a nice alternative during any extreme weather changes. If not, the dog may alternate sleeping locations between undesirable locations, such as your sofa when you’re not watching.
When transporting your dog in the car, it is recommended to have a proper car seat for the safety of your pet. We have Dog Booster Car Seat now and there are many selections at Amazon with different sizes to best fit your need.