Have You Decided to Get a Dog?

By Rajesh G Nair

How to start with?
You need to choose a dog breed that will suit your lifestyle, personality and requirements. Owning a dog is an important decision of your life. You should do some research before you get the dog. You need to identify a breed of dog, which is compatible to your personality and potential to be your best friend. You need to get specifics regarding breeders, adoption groups and animal shelters to get pure breed for your puppy. To know more read the article on.

An important member of your family
Once you bring the new dog or puppy at home, this is an exciting time for your household. Your young puppy is totally reliant and dependent on you to help him habituate and fit into human, domesticated world. Imparting training to your dog is equally important. Owning a dog means lot for you to do because you need to train the puppy properly. You also need to know how to control dog aggression and manage a barking dog. In this regard you can also avail help from professional certified dog trainer.

Being a caring parent to your dog
Raising a kid and owning a puppy have lot of similarities. A puppy requires your guidance and care. This is very important to have a well - mannered obedient dog. You need to teach your puppy basic commands like sit, stay, fetch, heel, leash walking, crate training. Proper puppy potty training is must if you stay in a skyscraper. Dog obedience training is must for shaping the character, temperament and behavior habits that your dog will carry throughout his life. Being a caring parent to your dog is one of the most gratifying experiences to have.

Dog clothes, clothing
Paris Hilton, a famous dog lover, has her own line of clothing just for the dogs. There are denims, summer outfits, formal wears, and all the designs and colors dog clothes are available. You can choose the perfect suit to fit the occasion and the taste of the owner as well as their pet.

Dog beds
A high quality dog bed is necessary to keep your dog fit and healthy. You should not allow your dog to sleep on the floor or other hard surfaces, which can cause arthritis and calluses in later years. A dog bed allows your pet to have his own space, a place where he can curl up, relax and sleep.

Basics of training and grooming
Dogs are social animals by nature and by not training them properly you will end up owning a dog that would behave like animal. You also need to choose a harness for walking your dog including safety, comfort, ease of training and style. Here you will get complete information about choosing the perfect dog harness for your pet(s)
Apart from regular training, you need to take care of dog grooming. Grooming your dog can also be a good way to bond with your dog, and it's important to get him/her used to it from an early age. Many dogs learn to see their routine brushing as an alternate petting, another source of affection and attention.

Proper food and shelter
As a dog owner, you also need to know from where you will get quality dog supplies. The most important of all dog supplies is dog food. Other different kinds of dog supplies that you might have to buy at different points of time are dog clothing, toys, and outdoor gears like jackets to protect them from cold, paw protectors and dog beds. Whether you have an adult dog or a puppy, you will need to buy a comfortable and durable bed. Beds are available in different sizes and colors and can even be customized. You can buy requisite dog supplies at wholesale price or during seasonal sale.

Importance of nutritive dog food and recipe
Deciding on the type of dog food you provide is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your puppy or adult dog. Dog food nutrition directly influences every aspect of your dog's life. Growth of your puppies, their behavior habits, health, overall well being and appearance are all closely connected to the nutrition you provide - it's a big responsibility. With every stage of growth your puppies' dietary habits needs to be monitored and modified. You should keep consulting your vet on a periodic basis.

You need to provide wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals for your dog. So, where do we start in our search to find the best dog food? What are our options, and who can we trust or even believe?

Give Your Dog A Happy, Healthy & Pain Free Life
You need to know how to spot potential health problems in your dog. You should take basic training so that you can treat common dog infection or problems yourself and recognize when a health issue requires Veterinary care.

You should make a health care strategy for your dog which relies on careful observation, being proactive and is designed to prevent major health issues from arising.

Vet visits
Ideally your pet dog should be taken to veterinarian at least once in a year or more regularly if they deserve medical attention (more frequent in elderly). Most of the alignments in your dog can be successfully treated by medications or slight alteration in lifestyle you have provided to your dog. Many ailments your dog may suffer would be similar to what human beings have; loss of vision or hearing, arthritis, memory loss etc.

Always enjoy your dog's company
Shower your dog with unconditional love, petting and care for best behavior. It is very important to spend quality time with your dog every day. This also would help him vent his energy positively. Dogs by nature are great explorers, and you should capitalize and encourage this habit by taking your dog for walk in your neighborhood. Always make your dog feel ENGAGED and INVOLVED in your life as you are the center to your dog's life.

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