11 Quick Tips For You And Your Dog

11 Quick Tips For You And Your Dog
by Rosie Harvey

Quick tip 1 - If your pup's nose seems to be perpetually dry after surgery, monitor his water intake and soak a cloth in tepid water. Lay it over his nose for a few minutes (making sure he can breathe, of course). This can help perk him up right away!


Quick tip 2 - Be wary of any breeder who says he or she treats puppies of breeds like Dobermans, Rottweilers, and Pit bulls differently so that they may be later used as guard dogs. Puppies should be treated similarly regardless of breed - purpose-specific training should never occur before a puppy reaches two months.

Quick tip 3 - Try to find a puppy kindergarten class in your area as soon as possible after adopting your new baby. These classes are not only great for training, they create a bond between you and your puppy and can help your pup get used to other people and dogs.

Quick tip 4 - Many training schools now offer in-home training or "doggie camps." During the first, your trainer will help you and your puppy figure out what's happening to cause specific problems (like furniture eating). The second is a kind of sleepaway camp for your puppy - he'll undergo intensive training for 10 days, then you'll attend and learn how to keep up the training for the last few days before graduation.

Quick tip 5 - Puppy papers, available from your pet store, are popular with some pet owners. Unfortunately, they have a similar effect as training your pup on newspaper and can just stretch the training period out even further.

Quick tip 6 - If you are diagnosed with strep throat, pneumonia, bronchitis, or a more serious infectious disease, you may want to get your pup to the vet. Dogs can both carry and contract human diseases and often need to be treated to get the virus out of the household completely.

Quick tip 7 - Dogs that play in areas frequented by cows and horses are at the highest risk for tetanus. If your dog loves to hang out in the stable or corral, be sure to check her for cuts and scratches before and after playtime and get her tetanus shot updated regularly.

Quick tip 8 - Try playing music while you're away to help calm your dog. There are tons of doggie-specific compilations available in music stores, many of which can help soothe nerves and ease the anxiety your pooch may feel when separated from you.

Quick tip 9 - If you've noticed that your dog's water intake is going down, fill a sport or bike bottle with water. After popping the top, place it inside your dog's cheek and squirt in a little at a time to keep his hydration level up.

Quick tip 10 - Just because he's old doesn't mean he doesn't still enjoy the same hard, crunchy treats he always loved. Make sure his teeth are strong enough to take the bones then feed away!

Quick tip 11 - Simple hard plastic stepstools are perfect for elevating food dishes, and you can usually find them for very low prices at grocery and superstores.

Hope these quick tips have been of help.

About the Author
Rosie Harvey runs a site on dog training and dog care. This site provides tips, advice, reviews, products and information all about training and taking care of your dog.
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