Five Easy Ways To Care For Your Dog
Those eyes, that cute little tail, the pitter-patter around the house...
There's no doubt about it, your dog has nabbed a special place in your heart! Throughout history there doubtless a million reasons more why dogs have earned the moniker: Man's Best Friend.
The key word here is earned.
You and your new puppy (who is, of course the most adorable one in the world!) have a long road to travel on the way to creating the loving and respectful relationship.
This short article is going to list five easy ways all dog owners can use to get started out on the right foot.
1)Having to care for a pet can be expensive at times! The single largest expense that is typical for dog owners are the veterinary bills that will be incurred for a variety of issues.
Check ups, vaccinations, and animal-specific diseases are expensive; it may be worthwhile to check into some type of pet health insurance, the cost of which will vary depending on the breed, age, and type of procedure(s) needed for the care of your pet.
Creating a budget of the supplies and medical bills that you know you can expect in the future will lessen the sting in your wallet, and help you be more prepared for any other unexpected expenses that could occur.
2)Once your dog becomes comfortable with you and his new environment, you can expect some pretty cute antics, but it's best not to let them get out of hand.
Dogs love to show off and enjoy pretending being the master of their domain, but setting household rules and consistently enforcing them will keep your pet's feet on the ground.
Be clear and firm: allowing your dog to casually break rules even though he knows better will set a standard of behavior that will be very frustrating for you and your pet in the long run.
3)Just like a child needs to have set routines and boundaries in order to feel secure and taken care of, your dog does too! They like knowing what time they can expect to be fed, what time they can go out for a walk everyday, and above all, what you expect of them.
Many of these daily routines will help set the foundation for your lives together, and keep your dog feeling comfortable and loved.
4)Daily exercise and a healthy diet are the staples of every living being on the planet, and your best friend is no exception! Taking him out for a walk, or letting him run and play with you in a dog park is not only a great way to bond with your friend, but also enables him to stay healthy and happy! Different dogs thrive better on different diets, and nutritional content can vary widely among manufacturers so it's best to select your dog's food carefully.
Table scraps are a special treat and should be saved for times when your dog has behaved exceptionally well, or it is a special occasion in the household; a dog cannot always digest human food easily, and many treats reserved for people, such as chocolate, can be harmful to your animal's digestion so choose his treats wisely.
5)Young puppies love to chew on just about anything that can be found in your house.
From the corner of the living room sofa, to your shoes, or the odd electrical cord, to a young puppy these objects can all be free game to chew on, but in fact many of them can be harmful or even fatal to him! A bad chewing habit will also be an expensive annoyance for you, too.
Keep all likely chewable objects out of reach and out of harm's way, and give your dog appropriate chew toys instead.
Keep the shapes and textures varied so your dog doesn't get bored with the toys and resume chewing on your furniture.
It's also important to read the labels on the toys before purchasing them to ensure they are non-toxic and won't harm your adorable new friend.
There's no doubt about it, your dog has nabbed a special place in your heart! Throughout history there doubtless a million reasons more why dogs have earned the moniker: Man's Best Friend.
The key word here is earned.
You and your new puppy (who is, of course the most adorable one in the world!) have a long road to travel on the way to creating the loving and respectful relationship.
This short article is going to list five easy ways all dog owners can use to get started out on the right foot.
1)Having to care for a pet can be expensive at times! The single largest expense that is typical for dog owners are the veterinary bills that will be incurred for a variety of issues.
Check ups, vaccinations, and animal-specific diseases are expensive; it may be worthwhile to check into some type of pet health insurance, the cost of which will vary depending on the breed, age, and type of procedure(s) needed for the care of your pet.
Creating a budget of the supplies and medical bills that you know you can expect in the future will lessen the sting in your wallet, and help you be more prepared for any other unexpected expenses that could occur.
2)Once your dog becomes comfortable with you and his new environment, you can expect some pretty cute antics, but it's best not to let them get out of hand.
Dogs love to show off and enjoy pretending being the master of their domain, but setting household rules and consistently enforcing them will keep your pet's feet on the ground.
Be clear and firm: allowing your dog to casually break rules even though he knows better will set a standard of behavior that will be very frustrating for you and your pet in the long run.
3)Just like a child needs to have set routines and boundaries in order to feel secure and taken care of, your dog does too! They like knowing what time they can expect to be fed, what time they can go out for a walk everyday, and above all, what you expect of them.
Many of these daily routines will help set the foundation for your lives together, and keep your dog feeling comfortable and loved.
4)Daily exercise and a healthy diet are the staples of every living being on the planet, and your best friend is no exception! Taking him out for a walk, or letting him run and play with you in a dog park is not only a great way to bond with your friend, but also enables him to stay healthy and happy! Different dogs thrive better on different diets, and nutritional content can vary widely among manufacturers so it's best to select your dog's food carefully.
Table scraps are a special treat and should be saved for times when your dog has behaved exceptionally well, or it is a special occasion in the household; a dog cannot always digest human food easily, and many treats reserved for people, such as chocolate, can be harmful to your animal's digestion so choose his treats wisely.
5)Young puppies love to chew on just about anything that can be found in your house.
From the corner of the living room sofa, to your shoes, or the odd electrical cord, to a young puppy these objects can all be free game to chew on, but in fact many of them can be harmful or even fatal to him! A bad chewing habit will also be an expensive annoyance for you, too.
Keep all likely chewable objects out of reach and out of harm's way, and give your dog appropriate chew toys instead.
Keep the shapes and textures varied so your dog doesn't get bored with the toys and resume chewing on your furniture.
It's also important to read the labels on the toys before purchasing them to ensure they are non-toxic and won't harm your adorable new friend.