Being A Responsible New Dog Owner
Bringing home a new dog is an exciting time
Bringing home a new dog is an exciting time. When you take the time to understand what it takes to have a new puppy then you will be able to understand what it means to be a responsible dog owner.
Responsible dog ownership is based on always considering the best interests of your dog, your family, and your community.
As a responsible dog owner, you should always commit yourself to proper control over your dog, good training, cleaning up after any messes and providing your dog with enough physical exercise and mental stimulation. If you are responsible with your dog ownership, it will hopefully keep everyone happy.
First, you should be aware of the expense of owning a dog. Your new dog will rely on you to purchase the things that they need.
Expenses will include food, supplies, grooming, training, ongoing and preventative veterinary care, and others depending on the situation. Expect to spend between $700 and $1000 yearly, in addition to any expenses incurred by unexpected injuries or illnesses.
Second, be aware that most likely your dog will need to be trained. If you take the time to properly train your dog you will not regret the benefits in the future.
There are two basic approaches to training a dog. They include structured training classes and at-home training.
Structured training classes are a great way to bond with your new dog. The structured training classes will allow you to teach some basic obedience commands and learn how to effectively control your canine companion.
Many facilities offer different levels of training for roughly trained or highly trained dogs. At-home training is a great way to reinforce structured learning or if you have experience in training past dogs or are willing to research ways to effectively train a dog.
A mixture of both structured training classes and at-home reinforcement will create the best mixture for a well trained dog.
Third, you will need to purchase some dog supplies. You want to already have them all on hand when you bring your new pet home.
The basic supplies that you will need include a collar, leash, ID tags, dog food, doggy treats, bowls for food and water, and safe and durable chew toys.
Fourth, remember that regular walks and play sessions are important to provide your new pet with some exercise. They are also important to help you and your new dog bond. Insufficient exercise and attention can lead to an unhappy dog and owner.
Many problem behaviors result from a lack of exercise and attention including destructiveness, hyperactivity, attention getting behaviors and even some forms of barking. These problems can often be remedied with interactive toys, neighborhood walks, field trips, training sessions and constructive games.
These will all help with the mental well being of your companion as well as helpful in meeting daily exercise requirements.
It is important to interact with your new dog, show them the sights, sounds, people and animals that they will need to be able to interact with while living with you. This process may be stressful for your new dog so it is important to do this socialization in small steps. Introduce him or her to new experiences slowly.
Be sure to praise and reward the dog for any positive reactions they have to the environment. Avoid moving too quickly and exposing him to too much too soon.
Perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions about dogs is that they are perfectly happy and healthy living an isolated life in the family's backyard. This is not true.
Dogs are highly social creatures that thrive on human companionship and routine. The lonely life of a dog that is not cared for and integrated into the family can be very emotionally stressful on a dog.
Loneliness can cause serious issues in dogs. These issues arise from the incredible stress and anxiety including chewing, digging, barking, and trying to escape.
Outdoor dogs tend to have these tendencies more than their indoor counterparts. They are also less likely to receive the proper socialization and training, and more likely to develop aggressive or territorial tendencies.
Remember that your new dog is a companion animal and will benefit the most from the safety and security of your household.
If you get a puppy you should be aware that you will most likely need to spend more time with them and pay more attention to training. They are fun but they do take a lot of work in the beginning.
Be sure to get all of these things done so that you can bring your new companion home to a comfortable living space for them. Be sure to be socializing with your dog and train them appropriately.
by: Jack Landry
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