Tips for Living With Your Dog
One of the best things you can do for your dog is to socialize him. Especially at an early age, get your dog out into the world and expose him to as many things as possible: children, adults, sights, sounds, places and other dogs (see Socializing Your Dog). The important thing to remember when socializing your dog is not just that he sees and experiences things but that he has positive experiences with these exposures. Lack of socialization can cause behavior issues for any type of dog. Also, don't forget to spend lots of quality time with him.
Training is key. The broken down teamship between dogs and humans causes untrained, unruly, and undersocialized dogs. Breeds have been blamed for the lack of training and leadership from humans. Training your dog helps to eliminate behavior issues that can arise. Take your dog to a training class for instance. Set him up to succeed, where you know he will win, then praise him and engage with him when he does well.
Be sure to spay/neuter your dog. Spaying or neutering your dog will decrease the risk of some cancers, and eliminates homeless pets humanely. .
Set a good example with your dog. Clean up after your dog wherever you go. Keep your dog on leash in public, as it’s the law and safer all around. Help your dog become an ambassador by getting him involved with therapy work, agility or just plain ole’ fashioned obedience training to really show him off.
Provide license and ID. Providing licensing, microchipping and ID tags for your dog will reunite your dog with you quickly should he get lost. Make it easier for someone to locate you.
Good management. Contain your dog. Don’t let your dog become a nuisance by allowing him to roam the neighborhood. Keep your dog inside if possible and not unattended in the backyard. Dogs can be stolen or someone can leave the back gate open allowing your dog to get out. Inside, he’s safely contained and more comfortable. In the backyard while unattended your dog learns to bark excessively or become bored and destructive. This can cause behavior issues and anxiety for your dog. It's helpful all around if your dog is inside with you, feeling more relaxed and comfortable.
Provide medical care. Get regular check-ups for your dog. Establishing with a good vet will allow you to have or keep good medical records and be able to track his medical needs. Provide exercise for your dog such as walks or hikes. This also helps him stay healthy.
In summary: You and your dog are a team. Training classes you choose should instruct ways for you to learn how to humanely guide your dog through life WITH you while strengthening the dog/human bond. With training, management, socialization and containment, life with your dog will be more fun, rewarding and fulfilling.
Marthina McClay
Training is key. The broken down teamship between dogs and humans causes untrained, unruly, and undersocialized dogs. Breeds have been blamed for the lack of training and leadership from humans. Training your dog helps to eliminate behavior issues that can arise. Take your dog to a training class for instance. Set him up to succeed, where you know he will win, then praise him and engage with him when he does well.
Be sure to spay/neuter your dog. Spaying or neutering your dog will decrease the risk of some cancers, and eliminates homeless pets humanely. .
Set a good example with your dog. Clean up after your dog wherever you go. Keep your dog on leash in public, as it’s the law and safer all around. Help your dog become an ambassador by getting him involved with therapy work, agility or just plain ole’ fashioned obedience training to really show him off.
Provide license and ID. Providing licensing, microchipping and ID tags for your dog will reunite your dog with you quickly should he get lost. Make it easier for someone to locate you.
Good management. Contain your dog. Don’t let your dog become a nuisance by allowing him to roam the neighborhood. Keep your dog inside if possible and not unattended in the backyard. Dogs can be stolen or someone can leave the back gate open allowing your dog to get out. Inside, he’s safely contained and more comfortable. In the backyard while unattended your dog learns to bark excessively or become bored and destructive. This can cause behavior issues and anxiety for your dog. It's helpful all around if your dog is inside with you, feeling more relaxed and comfortable.
Provide medical care. Get regular check-ups for your dog. Establishing with a good vet will allow you to have or keep good medical records and be able to track his medical needs. Provide exercise for your dog such as walks or hikes. This also helps him stay healthy.
In summary: You and your dog are a team. Training classes you choose should instruct ways for you to learn how to humanely guide your dog through life WITH you while strengthening the dog/human bond. With training, management, socialization and containment, life with your dog will be more fun, rewarding and fulfilling.
Marthina McClay

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