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Before bringing a dog home, it must be understood that there is a responsibility of anyone who owns a dog to take care of it which will include providing food, shelter, health care, protection and spending time with the dog.
Here are some basic care that you should consider before bringing a dog home:
1. Shelter.
What kind of home are you going to provide for your dog? The answer to this question also depends on what kind of dog you have. Some dog will stay most of their time outdoors while others in the house.
If you dog will live most of the time outside the house, then some kind of dog house or kennel will be needed. Fences may also be critical to keep the dog safely in the location of your home.
While for those who live in the house, there are many kind of dog beds and indoor kennels that can suit your dog. Remember that the size of dog bed or basket for a puppy might be too small for an adult dog
Find out which one is the most suitable for the type of dogs you are bringing home
2. Health Care
A new dog or puppy should see the veterinary for examination of their health and they might need immunization against diseases. It is also crucial to see the vets before bringing your dog home as you can get a proper information on right diet, exercise and grooming for your dog.
Your dog should be taken for a scheduled check up each year, some vet might suggest your dog to be spayed for female dog or neutered for a male dog. A dog in good health will without doubt be a better companion for you.
3. Feeding
Before bringing back home your new dog, make certain you have some food, food container, water container ready. If it is a puppy, it is also good to have something it can chew on such as nylon bones, squeaky toys, and other toys that is safe for chewing. Do not give them scrap bones as it might choke them and caused them injuries.
Regular feeding is an important part of taking care of your dog. This will of course be ascertained by the dog size, type of breed, health and activity level. You must find out information on proper diet and feeding schedule from the dog breeder or when you bring the dog to see the vet.
I do not really believe in buying any commercial dog food off the shelves as a lot of these foods contain poison that can harm your dog. Read the labels before buying.
Learning out more from your vet is a much better and wiser decision when deciding which food to give to your dog.
4. Exercise
Sufficient Exercise beyond any doubt contribute to the positive development of the dog. However dog owner should be watchful to match the amount of exercise to the age and ability of the dog.
Through exercise, dogs are exposed to interact more with people, surrounding or even other animals. It will extend the dog personality and skills which will make the dog a better-off dog which will create a more rich and rewarding relationship with its owner.
5. Training
Training is critical for the safety of the dog and the people around it. Obedience training is crucial in the early growth period of the dog. Dog Training can solve nearly all behavior problems that the dog will likely to have like aggression, biting, destructive chewing, jumping, etc.
The question will be, if you should carry out your own dog training or leave it to the professional dog trainer. Since Dog Training is a life long course of dog ownership, it is necessary that you know how to train your dog especially for basic obedience command and skills that the dog should has.
Skills like eliminating outside the house, staying still at your command. Getting a good dog training manual is essential as correctly training your dog will give you much satisfaction which will has tremendous positive impact on your dog.
These 5 basic care should be prepared before bringing home your new found dog. Following these will prepare you for a more fruitful and joyful relationship with your dog.
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