Are you considering getting a dog? If you have not and you have a dog in front of the property are, please read this article about my experience with my new puppy. This article is not to convince you to get or do not have a dog. This is to ensure that you understand the tasks in the care of a dog. If you know what to expect, you better be prepared to handle what's to come. It may also help some of you know that may not be quite ready for aMaybe a puppy or kitten is not right for you.
I knew what to expect when I have my new puppy. There were some difficult moments and lots of mess to clean. It took a lot of time and patience. But I can tell you that because I was willing to take me and my puppies are much happier. Every day my heart grows and is better behaved. And every day the task of treatment is its simple, when you know the routines and rules of the house.
Research - What kind of dog orGet puppies
I currently have a six year old dog named Seph. I've had since she was a puppy, and my dog was only for all these years. I'm considering getting a dog for some time. However, I had the choice of another dog, because you are looking Sephia alpha dog. If I used another dog, who was also known as the alpha dog, it can handle a lot of fighting. So I decided to take a puppy, and I would suggest a mix of race, the need to maintain freshwith people and other pets. A puppy would have no problem with Sephiroth as a boss and a race would probably have never been gentle Contest Sephia.
Search - terms of time, money and lives
Before you go looking for a puppy, I looked to my apartment to make sure that I could have another pet. I also made sure that I fit the cost of a new pet in my budget. And in the end I had to make sure I have time for a new dog. Living in an apartment, Iwould take the dogs for a walk every day, even in winter. I had to keep a puppy to cry and disturb the neighbors. And I could not very well train a puppy if you do not have the time.
I am fortunate to be able to work from home so the weather was not a problem. I got a Christmas bonus, so I had the means to provide emergency medical services and supplies. There was not enough room in my budget for the additional monthly cost of a pet, including what to call my home"Pet fee rent." My apartment has said I could have up to two animals - no weight limits. Since I already had the security deposit for pets with Sephia paid, I pay another deposit. Some apartment complexes and so are some tenants home.
Research - Where can you get a puppy
The next step was to actually a puppy. I could go on human society, or get a puppy from a person. I was seriously considered, the human society, since there are so manyThe benefits of an acquisition, but the chances of getting a puppy comes from a single right after Thanksgiving. This individual had adopted a puppy from a humane society. And after only a week to keep this puppy, decided he could not handle the responsibility. He was not prepared for how much work in the care of a puppy. I was ready, so I took the 3-month puppy. Her name is Maya, and is a yellow lab.
Step One - Get the puppy to the vet andget pet supplies
Like the woman who was originally adopted by human society, Mayan was already fixed and already had their first set of shots, puppy. No matter, was the first thing I have to get up take Maya to the vet. My vet is Banfield Pet Hospital is located directly at Petsmart. The woman I had vet records Maya as well as the examination my vet, I took Maya shopping. I was thinking of Maya crate training, so I bought a kennel. I bought food and waterCourts so that Maya would be separated from the shell Sephia. I also bought a dog bed, toys, leashes and collars. When I finished, the vet has checked his records and found that they did not see again for a few weeks for her booster shots.
Knowing the puppy with the family
Sephia was not enthusiastic about the new family member. Maya, of course, wanted to play, but Sephiroth does not have it. Sephia and Maya growled and snapped evenMaya withdrew. But it would still be a few weeks and a few more hard lessons before it's Maya and Sephia would learn to get along. Maya has had to learn its limits and had to learn that Sephiroth Sephiroth will not tolerate any aggressive behavior. Sephia would be allowed to growl, to communicate, but that was all. He had a right, after all, to know when she Maya was harassing them.
Maya is initially very hard lesson was learned when they got too close to Sephiroth when he ate.The first lesson was Sephia, because he was reprimanded for violating Maya. I was there to intervene, so that Maya is not seriously injured. For about two weeks I had been a very watchful eye on them and when things came up to get out of hand. If I was not at home watching them, Maya was brought into his bed. Sephia and Maya would never be allowed to be alone together until they learned to get along. After about two weeks, the two get along very well together. Maya has learned when you flySephia alone and have both learned to play together.
Potty Training
While I was keeping an eye out as the Sephia and Maya, Maya I had to look for any signs of having to go potty. It was not yet potty trained. I left out every hour or so of Maya (every few hours at night) and every other time it seemed that he must go to the bathroom. In addition to being sure that I consistently left out of Maya, I also have her potty trained with positive reinforcement. When I took Mayaenter, I have a strong rebuke, and brought it out immediately. Once she was out and finished his work, I gave a lot of praise and a treat. Despite my vigilance, hard work, Maya had many accidents, and I had to clean up a lot of confusion. The carpet in my apartment was old, so no big problem for me. But if you have a beautiful carpet, do not fool yourself into thinking your puppy will never have an accident inside. I can not wait to learn and improve my dogspuppies of new incidents. Not only do I clean the inside of the casino, I had to clean up the mess outside. As the owner of a pet, it is my responsibility to clean up after my dog. I clean up after them when they go outside in the courtyard apartment, and I clean up after them when we walk.
Crate training
I was very happy that the Maya took shelter immediately. The woman, who before her in a kennel or crate is not, so I'm not sure how Maya has adapted so quickly.In general, a baby crying in a kennel. And how much you want to leave out when they cry, you can not. If you do, it teaches the puppy, if you let them cry. This defeats the purpose of crate training. Maya complained a bit 'at the beginning, but it stopped in a few days.
Maya has to potty trained, is always placed in the kennel at night. She is less inclined to have an accident when she was in kennels. She is always placed in a kennel when Ito leave the house. Luckily for her, are never far from home for more than four hours a piece. It is sometimes placed in kennels when they are something they can not keep an eye on them.
It helps to use positive reinforcement when crate training. Maya is a pleasure when they do, and say that a good pet her. Now there are times when they will go there alone, to sleep. She is very comfortable and happy in his kennel.
Vet visit
Ourveterinarian first visit was successful. As a puppy, Maya stress and poking treated very well. The vet noted, however, that Maya had a slight greenish vaginal discharge themselves of their field. It was nothing serious, but it had to be treated. In addition to the cost of the booster Maya, I also bought the medicine. Every day for two weeks, I have the drug on the vaginal area Maya. It was not fun, but it could have been worse. Things like this occur from time to time, so ifYou get a dog, you must be willing to pay extra veterinary costs take a once in a while. Sephia had ear infections. And suddenly, I paid $ 300 plus x-ray because I thought he was having problems with their hips.
Grooming
It 'important to cut the nails of a dog - especially dogs, especially in the interior. The nails of the stray dogs are usually trim wear, but the domestic dogs nails should be cut once a week. You can use your dog to beVeterinarian or groomer to have their nails cut, or you can ask vet to show you how to do it. Sephia and Maya, I cut my nails. Sephia is easy to do because they cut the nails almost every week since I had them. Sephia also knows that she gets a treat when I finished. Maya, however, is still learning. It 'a challenge to cut the nails of a dog that does not shut up. I try to do so if she's tired. In this way, is much more relaxed and less inclined to think that there is aGame.
Sephia and Maya are the short-haired dogs, so they do not need professional assistance. If you get a long-haired dog, you may need to get to a groomer or learn to groom hair of the dog itself. I do not think that my dog to a groomer but I believe in a place where I can swim. I could swim in my bathtub, but this place is much cheaper. You have the space, equipment, shampoo, everything, everything ready to go. It is not free, so you should respect the budget add-PETCare. I think Sephia and Maya, bathed at least once a month to get.
Making a safe home
As a young dog, such as Maya, looking at things in their mouth. I have safety covers on all my plugs. I fixed all of my computer and cable television so that he could not get to them. I always made sure to control the garbage so he could get into it Sephia. Sephia is subtle, but makes mistakes from time to time. And everything that I did not wantYou will get destroyed in the range of Maya. Maya has toys in a toy box, they can play. If I have found something they should not, take it away saying "no", and give her a toy that can play.
Food
As puppies grow, they need you more food, and as he approaches adulthood, they need less food. Maya I have puppy food, not for adult cats, and I read the label on the bag on what to feed. Pet food companies are reasonably well informedthis kind of thing, so I trust him. Maya is treated dog when he does something good, but do not want people to have food of any kind there are many things that are harmful to dogs. For example, the chocolate is very bad for them. Onions, grapes and nuts can be bad for them. So just play it safe and only give your dog the right food.
I have something to feed my dog, other than dog food. Dry dog food is better for your teeth, wet food because the cans tend to stick theirMore teeth and gums. If you feed your dog canned food, be sure to feed them too dry. Dog bones can also be good for your teeth. Pet stores sell all types of dog bones that are not only great for your dog's teeth, but the breath.
Training
Training is an ongoing process and I can not go fully in this article. But training is important for a dog. I started Maya training the day I brought her home. I think the most important thing to teach a puppy nextPotty is teaching them to come when called. Maya for a walk when I do not always know that from my grasp and accidentally running into the street. Or, if I open the door out, I do not know who to charge and escape. It 'very important to me that she always comes when called
I use positive reinforcement in my training. Every time Maya came when he was called, I gave it a joy. While addresses with this command, I cut back on it. ThisThe same technique is used for all commands that I teach. I would also teach her to sit, stay, lay down, and heal.
Another thing that should be taught good manners Maya. As a puppy, she likes to nip and lick. Her puppy teeth are sharp and may even break the skin. And I hate dogs lick. It 'hard to use positive reinforcement on this, so I use the word "no". Maya learned the word "no" immediately. It 'used very often. If it bites or licks, I also hold the nose whenI say "no." Other costumes must learn not to bark, do not jump on people, and not go into areas off-limits. You might also want to teach your dog not to get on the furniture. I love my dog on the couch or the bed with me, so I can not teach these
One important thing I teach Maya with my actions more than with the controls is that they are in office. It seems hard enough, but in order for you and your pet to be happy is to understand that your petYou're the boss. You are the things that the dog is not to understand, but things that are needed to do. If you are not responsible, your dog will not allow these things - such as nail clipping or care, how to prescribe drugs if they are sick, as it helps the treatment of injuries, training, etc. to establish that. Consistency also helps. I also have a hierarchy in which you eat. I eat my food and not have to beg. Then I have to feed them. Sephia is servedfirst, then Maya. And when Maya eats, put my hands in food and some of them. I am doing this because it is a puppy and she needs to understand that I will be able to remove anything at any time. I can not have Maya eating something dangerous and growling at me when I try to take it.
If you are not ready for all the activities are to a puppy, a dog that has already grown. If you are to be accepted by human society, which generally has an idea on the dogBehavior and training. Or a dog can ask anyone to believe that they can not get their pet for any reason whatsoever. A person will be able to tell you a lot of information. Just be careful of who you say only good things. One can only say that to make the dog hand. You need to do some of the things above, but a lot of hard work has already been done, probably.
Now that I told you aboutResponsibility, a dog or a puppy, let me tell you the rewards. Maya is the sweetest thing. From the clumsy way that goes long floppy ears and big head on small body, Maya is everything we all love puppies. She follows me everywhere. Maya loves, with me sitting on the couch, and now when they feel better with her potty, she gets to sleep on the bed. Sephia see them play and very funny. When you fight and play tug of warwith the toy, they make me laugh. Both are so happy to see me when I get home. Every time I take my walk dogs, Maya gets a lot of attention for being a puppy and Sephia receives much attention, because they are well behaved dogs. I feel very proud of my dogs when people comment. They are my family and I do not think I ever live without it.
