Monday, September 8, 2014

Make Sure You're Caring For Your Canine Friend Properly

By Clint Arpon


Dogs have the ability to provide companionship and loyalty just as good as a human. Therefore, it is essential for any dog owner to learn all they can about caring for their animals properly and keeping them in the best shape possible. The following article is a wonderful place to begin.

Know about what could go wrong with flea treatments if you have a dog. Some treatments contain dangerous ingredients that may put your kids at risk for diseases like cancer. Talk to the vet to determine if there are other options for your dog.

Always have your dog on a leash when he's off your property. You never know when something might spook him or distract him, leading to devastation. You will be to blame if your dog gets hurt for being off his leash.

Let your lifestyle determine what breed of dog you should bring into your home. For example, someone that stays inside a lot would want a calm lap dog and not a hyper breed. Likewise if you are quiet home-body, look for a smaller dog that enjoys pampering and living it up on your sofa. Avoiding a mismatch means both of you will be happier.

When you brush your dog every day, you reduce shedding problems and benefit your dog's health in many ways. Daily brushing can help them acquire a beautiful, shiny coat. The reason for this is that brushing distributes a dog's oils from its skin so it looks soft and shiny.

A trip to the vet should be at the top of your schedule if your new dog's last home was the animal shelter. Shelter dogs could be sick or exposed to different viruses. Your puppy needs to get a few shots before you can safely bring it home.

Make sure your dog is getting enough exercise. A dog needs to play and exercise on a regular basis so that it can be happy and healthy. From a walk to chasing a ball, everything counts. It gives you exercise and helps develop a relationship that will last forever with your dog.

Take your new dog to the vet. This is one of the first things you should do. In addition to giving your dog a check up, the vet will schedule vaccinations. You should also speak to your vet concerning your dog being spayed or neutered because there is an overpopulation of dogs in shelters.

Stay involved politically for your dog. Keep track of local laws which affect dog owners. Sometimes people might misjudge a breed. Get in touch with local officials to let them know about the good behavior of your dog.

Keep in mind that more is not always better when it comes to the number of folks training a dog. Everyone trains differently, and this can lead to confusion for your dog. You should have one person take charge of the training procedure, and then ask everyone else to follow their lead once the dog has learned a few simple commands. This allows for consistency that is least likely to confuse your pet.

Keep your dog mentally active along with providing him plenty of opportunity to get physical exercise. Teach them to do things around the home to help or get a newspaper. They'll feel like a useful family member and the constant reinforced training will maintain their sharp thinking skills.

You are more likely to become a dog expert when you do your research. You will have a loyal companion for life when you treat your dog right. From a dog's perspective, wouldn't you want an owner that took time to learn more about you?




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