Regardless of your level of experience with dogs, it is likely that you know that there is a lot that goes into raising a new dog. This won’t be something you can start doing without knowing a few things first. Continue reading to learn much more on quality dog care.
It is expensive to own a dog. Expect to spend from $700 to as high as $1000 in a year to pay for medical attention, food and other items needed. One huge expense you might encounter is emergency vet care, so you may want to think about getting health insurance for your pet.
Hugs are great to give your pets, but kisses are not that great. Dog kisses may be seen as cute, but their mouths aren’t all that clean. You don’t know where your dog’s tongue has been, and you’re better off not knowing. It’s an old wives’ tale that a dog has a very clean mouth. This is not the truth!
Take a photo of your dog when you plan to take him on vacation. This way, should he get lost, you have a picture you can show others. You can also use the picture to hand our “lost” flyers.
Flea Treatments
Be careful with canine flea treatments. A lot of them can cause cancer in children. Ask your vet for recommendations instead, and keep children away while you’re applying flea treatments.
Your lifestyle can help determine what dog breed is a good match for you. If you love to run, seek out a pooch that will love to run alongside you. Also, if you like to stay at home, find small dogs that prefer sitting on laps and being stroked. Keeping a mismatch out of play makes both of you happy.
Don’t force anything into a dog. If your dog doesn’t like a treat you give him, let it go. Learn about your dog’s various likes and dislikes when you first bring it home.
Find out what is going on that is causing your dog to act out. If you ignore an unwanted behavior, it is as good as reinforcing it. It will become very difficult to correct the more time passes. You need to make sure your dog is happy to keep them in control and so he does not hurt anyone.
If you’re adopting your pet from a shelter, it’s important that you take it to see a vet immediately. They may be carrying some sort of illness that they picked up at the shelter. Therefore, you should ensure your new dog receives its vaccinations as soon as you obtain it.
If your vet has given you medication or special instructions for your dog, make sure that you follow them. They may not like their cone, but they need it for a purpose. Recommendations that a vet makes are for the good of your pet and if you don’t adhere to these things it could be bad for your pet.
Certain dogs are prone to medical conditions and make yourself aware of this before selecting a dog. If you don’t know the type of dog he is, research it so you will know the type of problems your dog could have. Talk to your vet about prevention, too.
Love your dog! It’s typical that dog owners will pay much more attention to bad behavior than good behavior. That could be real trouble with the dog. Praise your dog at least 5x more than you discipline him. Your dog will probably show proper behavior more if this is done.
Concern about caring for your pet should have been diminished now that you have read this article. Remember to love your pet and act calmly and patiently for a happy existence. Always keep learning – with dogs there is still so much to learn!
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