Care For Your Dog The Easy Way. Check Out This Advice Today!

Aren't puppies adorable? They are fun and adorable, but that's not all. Sooner or later your adorable puppy will grow into a dog. He will still be adorable, but he will need you to make sure that he is living a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips to make sure that you can have a happy, healthy canine.

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Make your home dog-proof. Check your whole home to be sure it is safe prior to bringing a dog home. All cleaning materials and drugs must be put away, and put your trash receptacle inside a cabinet. Some indoor plants are poisonous, so put them high up.

 

Avoid insisting that your dog socialize nicely with every other passing dog. Experts recommend that your dog be able to tolerate introductions through sniffing and eying with another animal, but say forcing the issue can create problems. Accept your dog's lead when meeting and greeting other animals and allow for natural interaction.

 

If your dog is still getting used to the grooming process, only work with him or her in short bursts. Groom for about five minutes and then stop and move on to another activity. Eventually, start adding on two or three minutes to your total grooming time until your pet is able to handle a full session.

 

Be sure to praise your dog freely and consistently whenever he exhibits a desired behavior. Always make sure your dog knows when they perform a behavior you wish to see repeated. He'll learn that praise will come when he is good, too.

 

Teach your dog to be trained, even if you don't plan on devoting a lot of time to special tricks. A dog needs to understand the basic hierarchy of the home and should be prepared to listen and learn throughout his life. Practice the basics like "sit" and "down" in the beginning and introduce something new every once in a while.

 

If you're on a tight budget at home, think carefully before getting a dog. They actually cost hundreds of dollars annually, but many people don't realize this until they've actually forked over the money. Depending on the size and regular maintenance requirements of your new dog, you could be getting in way over your head and forced to part with him later so make sure beforehand.

 

If you want a dog but don't know if you can handle the responsibility, start out as a short-term foster home. Many homeless and abused animals are waiting in shelters for someone to adopt them and with over-crowding, resources are slim. Fostering a dog will allow you to do some charity work and see if you really want a dog!

 

To prevent the hair around a dog's paws from matting, you should keep it trimmed. Use a comb first, then start cutting. If you're uncomfortable doing this, you should get a professional groomer to do it.

 

It is great to have a cute little puppy. However, when you consider that your puppy will grow and need the proper care, you need to know the right things to keep your dog well. The tips in this article can help you to do the right things, so that you can both be happy.