Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Important Tips When Caring For Your Dog

By Carole Ashley


Social animals that have worked with humans for thousands of years are dogs. They have played an important role in various different cultures. Dogs are intelligent and loyal and because of that, they are highly valued and it is important to train and care for them properly.

Owners may find that there are many challenges in training and caring for your dogs despite of how important they are. While many people want to own a dog, few know how to train them properly. A dog which is not disciplined will not bring happiness to its owners. Too many people allow their dogs to develop bad habits

You want to make sure you purchase quality food for your dog, even if its a bit expensive. Cheap dog food won't give your dog the healthy look it should have. A shiny coat and bright eyes is what you want your dog to have. Since dogs are much like their owners, they will then behave in many of the same ways.

Dogs are also like small children so they should be treated as such. Dogs should not be left alone for long periods of time, as they are prone to getting into trouble. A designated area with boundaries are what dogs need to have when they are left alone at home. Try to leave things that will keep them occupied such as chew toys.

When your dog behaves properly, you should always praise and reward him. Because of this, he will learn that good behavior leads to rewards while bad behavior does not. You will find that your dog behaves properly on a regular basis when you do this. In order for your dog to understand the difference between right and wrong behavior, you should also discipline him when your dog doesn't behave properly.

There is a difference between discipline and abuse. There are some dog owners that don't understand this, and hit or kick their dogs in order to train them. This is not an effective way to train your dog as this is considered as abuse and it may even cause your dog to attack you. You want your dog to respect you, not fear you.

A good way to discipline your dog without hitting him is to spray water on him and give him a verbal warning. In a non-abusive way, this will get the message across. When it comes to training your dog, it is very important. A dog which you can take out for a walk without worrying about him or bothering others is what you would want. You want a dog that will listen to your commands.




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