5 Things You Must
Know As A Dog Owner
by David P Lee
As a dog owner, you
want to be sure that you establish a healthy and happy relationship
with your new friend. Understanding how to do that is the key to
enjoying your pet. In this article, we will discuss the ten things
that you as a dog owner should know. After reading this article, you
will have everything you need to start creating the relationship you
want with your dog.
First 'need to know'
- Vet Visits
First of all, you are
going to have to visit a veterinarian sometimes. That is a given.
Your new dog will need vaccinations, checkups and he might get sick
sometimes. Vets cost money and it might be a good idea to check out
pet insurance. The cost depends on what procedures or treatment your
dog needs. The main thing is to relize that you will have to spend
money on your pet. So find out what you can expect to spend every
six months on vet bills, vaccinations, flea control products, etc
and start saving!
#2 Tip - Who's The
Top Dog?
Dogs do like to
pretend to be in charge of everything but the truth is that you are
the boss so you have to set rules consistently and enforce them.
Dogs are intelligent creatures and are able to follow rules. They
are also able to casually break them and pretend not to know better.
If you are not strict with them over some misbehavior, they will
continue behaving in that way. In some ways, you can treat a dog
like a child. Be patient but firm.
Third 'need to know'
- Routine Is King
Dogs like routines.
They like habits and they like things done a certain way. They know
what time they get fed, what they are expected to do and when they
can expect a walk. Meal times should be consistent and the dog needs
to sleep in the same place every night. Even if you find routines
dull, your dog finds them comforting.
#4 Tip - Exercise and
Food
We require food and
exercise and so do our dogs. You should feed your dog healthy food
and not too many treats or table scraps. Save those for a special
occasion or to reward your dog for something special. Your dog needs
exercise to maintain a healthy body and stay free from diseases.
#5 Tip - The Excited
Puppy
Watch your puppy, if
you have ever had a toddler, you will notice the semblance. For
puppies and dogs, everything they can get their mouth on becomes a
chew toy. Shoes, clothes, television remotes, electrical cords, and
anything that is within their reach becomes a new chew toy. It is
important to keep these things out of their reach and teach them
that their actual chew toys are the only acceptable chew toys. Be
sure that you keep a healthy supply of chew toys available for your
dog.
About the Author
David Lee is the
owner & designer of several pet sites. Find info on
dog
food recall,
German
Shepherd puppy or cat
furniture.
