As a pet owner, is it your job to ensure that you are giving good basic dog care to your pet? As a member of your family, you want your him or her to live a long and healthy life. Making sure that they are taken care of a good way to make that want a reality.
One part of basic dog care is dog grooming. It’s important not just for the look and smell of your four legged friend to keep him or her groomed but for his or her health too. Brushing your pooch every day will keep his or her coat smooth and shiny and can help him or her to avoid having dry and flaky skin as well, as brushing distributes natural oils in your pet’s fur. You also want to make sure that you are either trimming your pet’s nails yourself or having them professionally trimmed. If you don’t, your furry friend could have harmful growths on his or her feet that can cause him or her pain. This should be done about twice per month.
Dog care also involves making sure you are doing your best to keep your pet’s teeth healthy and clean. You should brush your mutt’s teeth at least once a week, and more often if possible. There are numerous kinds of tooth brushes available for pets on the market. The best is the finger brush, which slips over your finger so you can simply rub your furry friend’s teeth and gums. It’s best to start oral hygiene on your pet at an early age not only to prevent tooth decay but also because the earlier you start, the more likely her or she will become used to it and will not mind having his or her teeth brushed.
Another part of dental dog care is making sure your faithful companion’s teeth stay strong. One great way to do this is to provide your pooch with raw bones. While cooked bones can splinter and damage your companion’s mouth and digestive system, raw bones are soft and actually provide an excellent source of calcium. Be careful though, raw bones can be very messy and should typically be given to your pooch outside where they can cause a mess without the hassle of clean up.
You will need to take special dog care pains in the summer months to keep your furry friend’s cool and prevent him from being dehydrated and get heat exhaustion. Make sure you provide plenty of water so your he or she can dehydrate him or herself after losing water due to sweating. You’ll also want to make sure if your companion lives outside that there is plenty of shade for him or her to get away from the heat. Dogs will use their instincts to protect themselves from the heat if you provide adequate shade and water.
There are also special dog care rules for cold months as well. One tip is to make sure that you’re getting your furry friend extra indoor exercise. Many pets do not get enough exercise in the months that their walks are shortened due to adverse weather conditions. Make sure your dog care routine includes lots of play during the winter months so your he or she will be exercised.
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How much should dog day care / dog walking cost?How much should dog day care / dog walking cost?
I have an 8 week old Puppy. I want someone to watch him while I’m in class which is 3 hours two days a week. I’m willing to drop him off if necessary. As time goes on I would like it if someone could watch him while I’m at work with is another 8 hours 2 days a week. How should a dog walker/sitter cost?
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hey im starting a ddc and would appreciate any tips or suggestions plz
Start with $10 per week to poop scoop once per week….you can include some grooming and training if you want, but thats a lot harder to put a price on. You also have the issue of what is the point to training if you don't train the owner too. Exercising though, socializing them with other animals in the neighborhood sounds like an overall good idea….but they need to be walked every day, so thats harder to come up…it will be interesting to see what advice others give you…
just take them to the vet if you see any problems…
some local shelters will take them and check on them for free…
not many though..
but if you can, take them and make sure their heart rate is up 'cus if it's low, rub them on their backs to get their blood flowing..but i would take them to the vet to get their first shots..
hi, im starting a dog daycare from home and would appreciate any tips, ideas, suggestions plz. thanx merry xmas
This sounds correct, good calculation
just add the cost of emergency situations, treats, etc.
We have pet insurance, etc to help us in emergency situations, and annual check ups.
Having dogs are worth the cost! they are therapeutic!
Feeding 2 times a day, and follow the feeding guide on the dog food.
Once a month,
Groomong once a month or so.
Once a week to clip it's nails
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I would spend the next month doing alot of research on the Internet. There's alot of great websites out there that will answer all your questions.
It would be to hard to write everything you need to know here…
Start googling things like:
Puppy's basic needs
Puppy house training
Puppy's first night home
Puppy chewing
Puppy basic obedience training
Good luck and have fun with your new puppy
Your dog sounds like she's very well cared for. If you take her to the vet for a check-up, he'll likely suggest a blood test they give older dogs that lets you know of any kinds of problems she's having such as with her kidney or liver. If you catch them early, you can treat them. At her age and if she seems fine, you may not want to do that.
I had a dog who at age 11 got auto immune disease from getting his annual shots. I did a lot of research at that time and found that vets were saying that older dogs should not get any more shots – they've built up enough immunity in their lifetimes that they don't need more. After seeing how sick my dog was from auto immune, I no longer give shots to my older dogs at all – you might want to get your vet's opinion on that, though.
As for basic care, it seems like you're doing it. Older dogs feel the cold more, you don't say what kind of dog she is, but if smooth coated, she may like to have a blanket to cover her at night. You don't want to be changing her diet, but you could give her just a few treats like boiled chicken, 1% cottage cheese, fat free, sugar free yogurt to aid in digestion. She's probably most happy when she can just sit with you – that's what will make her most happy. Hope you have her for several more years! The oldest dog I knew was a 23 year old afghan hound – he was amazing!
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It all depends on what breed of dog you're getting and how old they are, I'll assume you're getting a German Shepherd puppy.
1. Large breed puppy dry dog food from a good brand such as Medical, Royal Canin, Purina etc…The try food helps chip tartar from the teeth to keep them clean and can cut back on bills for dentistry in the future. Puppy food has a higher kcal content for fast growing puppies who need lots of energy!
2. Not sure what you mean by breed…
3. Every dog should have at least 1-2 walks per day, especially if you're planning on getting a large breed. If they're cooped up inside all day they need to get out and stretch their legs for a while. Most places have dog parks where you can go to let your dog run around or walk them on trails with other dogs – this is a good way to excercise them AND socialize them – introducing them to other dogs and people are very important in the early stages!
4. Give them as much attention as you can! But be careful not to reward unwanted behaviours such as barking/jumping etc…And don't take attention to mean treats – they're useful for training but most dogs like affection as well so try not to overfeed.
*Before or just after getting your dog call a local vet clinic and get him checked out – make sure he's healthy and get some great tips on housetraining/feeding etc…
Good luck!
It's best not to bathe/shower dogs too often, all that shampooing, water and so on dries out their skin and cause excessive dryness or irritation leading to skin problems. Unless your dogs are getting very dirty/muddy, once a month is more than enough. Probably even less in the winter. Find out more here http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/bathing-a-puppy.html
As far as potty training goes, all dogs are different. Small dogs are notoriously difficult to train, due to their tiny bladders and the fast metabolisms. I'd always suggest crate training as being the quickest and simplest way to housebreak a pup or dog.
Small dogs have a high metabolic rate and tiny tummies, so they need to eat frequently. Even as adults they should be eating at least twice a day. They can also be prone to hypoglycemia which means that their blood sugar level drops too low, resulting in staggering, confusion – possibly even seizures. Feeding little and often helps to prevent this.
As for the soft spot on your pups head. Again that's something that small breed dogs (particularly the apple shaped and flat headed types) can suffer from. It's called an open fontanel, and basically it means that the bones that form the skull haven't fused together properly and there's a membrane covering the pups brain rather than bone. As long as you're careful with it, there isn't necessarily any long term problems with this. But obviously it's not idea. Sometimes pups with this open fontanel also have hydrocephalus (or 'water on the brain') which is a build up of fluid around the brain. This can cause pretty severe problems, but if your pup has been fine and doesn't seem 'slow' or 'different' then this is probably not the case for him.
Obedience classes are always a good idea. they help you to learn to communicate better with your dog/s and it helps them socialize with other dogs and puppies and learn commands and so on in a different setting. If you've mastered the basics and don't want to go to classes, try some of the excellent books on the market… http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog-training-books.html
Don't give a dog milk, their digestive systems don't deal with it well. Water is absolutely fine. And, no, not having milk has got absolutely nothing to do with your second dog's soft spot. That's a genetic thing and has nothing to do with you so don't feel bad/guilty.
It sounds as though you're doing a great job with your dogs and are very interested in taking care of them properly. Keep up the good work and they'll be fine.
The website below has tons of free tips, advice and information on raising your puppy/s, so check it out. Best of luck.
what kind of dog is he??? they’re sooo cute!
i was looking for a pug too!!!
BOOTIE!!!
so basically, you know nothing about dogs. don't worry it's not unheard of… but really something you should have researched before you got the dog….
ok everything in order as asked will be answered…
you should walk your dog whenever it needs to go do natures buisness and if you feel it needs some exercise (i'd say 2 times a day for exercise)
there's no need to train it to go on walks. grab a leash and go. however, teaching him basic obediance commands(sit, stay, no, etc.) will improve his behavior.
potty training is something that will take awhile, up to a year or two, depending on the dog. just remember to take him out WHEN HE"S Gotta go. you don't want your dog to get in the habit of going inside.
bath your dog about every 2 weeks, i'd say use dog shampoo once…rinse…repeat. Talk to a vet for what kind of shampoo. and sometimes it will even give you tips on how often to use it on the bottle, as well as how much (best way to think of how much is to thing about how big the dog is.)
for smaller puppies, i'd say to give them a bath in the kitchen sink (so they won't drown). but if the puppy is pretty big(about 6-12 months old depending on the breed) you can go with a bath outside or in the bathtub.
you should feed every dog about 3 times a day. talk to a vet about which brand, or experiment with you own brand to figure out what your dog likes. I'd go with dry food rather than can food, because canned food can sometimes be more fattening and cost alot more. also it makes you dog have to "do their business" more often. serving sizes are usually stated on the bags for dog food as well as canned food.
dog houses and dog beds are all up to where you want to keep your dog. if you want him to sleep outside, get a doghouse. but i'd go with a dog bed, especially for puppies.
i'd get them about 2 toys a month, if their being good. that way they don't go through to many, and they'll always be in a playful mood.
dog tag prices vary by what kind. just a regular name tag is pretty cheap. and shot tags you'll get from te vet. nollars usually go anywhere from $5-20, depending on the durability. a good collar can last up to about 2 years, sometimes even longer.
you should start training from the very beginning. The basics are potty trainning, sitting, staying, speaking, and any other commands you can think of. If you've decided on a name, stick with that name and use it frequently so the dog learns it and will understand when you call him.
vets are something that you can find in almost every city/town. check the yellow pages or mapquest the nearest vet. be sure to ask any and all questions you have while you are there. you usually need to take your dog in for annual checkups (if you're all about that). just remember that vet bills can be pricey, so only go for major emergencies.(illness, hurt, or accidents)
Vets also can give you medicines and tips on caring for illnesses.
just remember that your dog is like a little person with fur, as most pets are. And they have good memories so remember to treat it right as a pup and you'll have a best friend for life.