Friday, October 17, 2014

Helpful Items For Your New Pet

By Sara Reighard


You may be a first time dog owner or it may be a long time since you had your last dog and are preparing to have a new one. If either of these are the case, it can be a helpful to know the things your new dog will need. There are hundreds of wonderful products available, but only a few of these are really very necessary for a dog to have.

Dogs have to eat and drink, thus you will need sets of dog dishes. Ceramic and metal dishes are easy to clean and also are durable and what you will need are the large dishes, enough for filling the amount of food needed by your pet daily. Replace the water daily and you have to be sure that you do this, and also check the water several times a day, to ensure that there is water available for the dog.

It is better to feed your dog with the same type of food each day, and this is good for a puppy newly purchased or a rescue dog adopted. If you want to change the type of food, do it gradually because when you change the food given, it can cause upset stomach on your dog. The best type of food for your dog and also within your budget has to be discussed with your veterinarian.

Your new dog also will need a dog collar and leash. What you will need is a good and strong leash, one that is long enough for walking with your dog and gives them comfort. For the type of dog collar, you can have options of either a neck collar or harness. Harnesses are excellent options, for dogs with small necks or with dogs with breathing concerns. Attaching the license tags of the dogs is important including other tags with the dog's name and your contact information, in case the dog gets lost.

Completing a dog obedience training program is also one of the most important things that you have to give your dog. A dog training program will keep your dog safe and keep it away from harm, and this is among the several reasons that you need the obedience training. An obedient dog will just sit and stay and will not ran away immediately or dart out from the car when doors are opened. Dog problems commonly encountered like too much barking, chews on things, scratches your doors, or jumps on people entering your house, are problems that will be eliminated through proper dog training.

For dog training in Seattle, consider contacting Seattle Family Dog Training. Their Seattle dog training program teaches owners how to enforce the rules of the house as well as teaching proper leash etiquette and curbing problematic behavior such as barking, jumping, running away and many other irksome issues. Seattle Family Dog Training offers training courses for puppies and older dogs and they also offer dog training lessons for dogs with aggression issues.




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