You may already have a well-behaved dog when you look in a dog. What could happen may differ completely from what you wanted. No matter what, you need to be a good pet owner, and the following paragraphs will help you do just that.
While hugging your dog will make both of you feel great, you should avoid kissing your dog. Dogs tend to dig through garbage cans, love smelling and licking other dogs’ body parts and enthusiastically drink from toilet bowls. It saying that the dog’s mouth is much cleaner mouth than humans. This is not true.
Do not fall prey to the temptation to feed your dog “people food”. This will make him to dislike his food.
Never take your dog outside your yard without a leash even if he seems very trustworthy and calm. You are the only one responsible for your dog’s actions and his actions.
Your dog may pick things easier when they get these signals. Try both ways and see what works well with your dog.
Your daily lifestyle can help guide your choice of dog breed. For instance, if you’re a jogger, get a type of dog that can run with you, and leave the miniature breed for someone who is less active. If you like to stay at home, seek out a small dog that loves to snuggle on the couch. You will be much happier when you make a choice that is complementary to your personality.
Speak with your vet about the amount of food you should be feeding your dog be eating each day. Some people feed the dog based on their food package recommendations, but those guidelines are not always right and using them can cause your dog to become overweight. Speak to the vet about what you should be feeding your dog.
Give your pooch rawhide bones instead of those from real meat bones. Bones can fall apart and hurt your dog if sharp fragments are ingested.
Don’t force anything into your dog. If you offer him a treat he doesn’t seem to like, let it go. Learn about your dog’s various likes and what he doesn’t.
Brushing your dog daily will do more than reduce shedding in your home. Brushing daily can ensure your dog every day helps its coat is shiny and healthy looking. The reason for this is that brushing distributes a dog’s oils throughout the coat to condition the fur and shiny.
Make sure that your dog’s nails are trimmed nails. If they begin to curl under, they may start to curl under and cause your dog pain. You can do this yourself with a pair of store bought clippers. If you lack the confidence to do this job on your own, you can take him to the groomers and have them done for very little money.
Make sure that you use the tips and advice from above. Apply it on a regular basis, and you’ll see your relationship with your dog improve. Happy dogs love their owners unconditionally, and you can make that happen.
