They Dont Want You To Have These Dog Ownership Secrets

Many kinds of dogs exist, as do many kinds of families. Knowing what you want and how to care for a dog is a major decision. Read more to determine how you can ensure that your dog is in capable hands--yours!

A physical is good for you, and a yearly vet trip is good for your dog. It can be difficult to know what could be causing your dog pain since they cant talk to you. An annual vet visit can help you find problems early.

Always have your dogs spayed or neutered. Statistically speaking, dogs who are "fixed" live longer lives and are less prone to cancer. In addition, dogs that are spayed or neutered do not have as strong of a desire to wander from their home, meaning that they are less likely to get lost or hit by a car.

If you keep some medication in your home, make sure your dog cannot access it. Just a few of your pills can be disastrous for the dog, inducing a heart attack or seizure. If your dog does ingest some of your medication, get in touch with your veterinarian immediately.

Practice training your dog around your home, where you and your pup can be alone. Avoid training your dog in heavily occupied areas. It is very difficult to teach a dog that is distracted by people and disturbances.

When choosing a dog, make sure you consider your lifestyle. For instance, if you love to run, get a dog that loves to run too, and leave the miniature breed for someone who is less active. On the other hand, if you are the type of person to sit at home, you need a smaller breed that will enjoy lounging around with you. Steer clear of a breed mismatch if you want to be a happy dog owner.

Don't give your dog real bones. Real animal bones can chip and pose a danger to your dog's digestive tract and mouth. Rawhide is completely healthy and improves the teeth, and therefore is preferable to animal bones.

Brushing your dog every day is going to stop them from shedding in your home, but more than that. Brushing every day can also help your dog to have a shiny and beautiful coat. The brushing motion encourages distribution of the skin's oil, leaving the coat healthy, soft and glossy.

Exercise your dog frequently. Regular exercise and play time promotes the health and happiness of your dog. Throw a ball around the park with your dog and play fetch. In addition to providing much needed exercise, you will develop a lifelong bond with your pup.

You need to make sure your dog can walk on a leash. Your dog should remain at your side and know the command "heel." Walking this way will help to keep your pet safe, and it will make it easier for you to enjoy walks too. Even if you practice a loose leash walk, it's still important for your pet to know this command.

If you'd like to be a dog owner, but think you might not be able to handle the commitment, consider fostering dogs. A lot of abused and homeless animals are in shelters waiting, but resources are slim. Fostering is a great way to help a dog and get a feel for what having a dog is like.

Do you feel more confident about taking good care of your pooch? You now have all the necessary information, so you don't need to worry regarding the care of your pet. Put what you've read here to use, and you will be sure that you have a dog that's taken care of properly.