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FOOD
Description
Like people, dogs require a varied diet, one that contains carbohydrates, protein, minerals, fat and vitamins. Your dog should also have fresh water at all times. Your dog will need their own bowls. If they have long ears, try to find a ceramic or stainless steel bowl.
Like people, dogs require a varied diet, one that contains carbohydrates, protein, minerals, fat and vitamins. Your dog should also have fresh water at all times. Your dog will need their own bowls. If they have long ears, try to find a ceramic or stainless steel bowl.
Daily Food Requirements
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BODY WEIGHT (kg)
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CALORIES/DAY
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2
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250
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5
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420
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9
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700
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18
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1200
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36
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2000
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46
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2400
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SUPPLIES
General Description
Before your new pup arrives, think about their basic needs. Where will they sleep? How will you take them out for exercise? What will they play with?
Before your new pup arrives, think about their basic needs. Where will they sleep? How will you take them out for exercise? What will they play with?
Bedding
The first thing your new dog needs is a comfortable bed in a place of their own. For a puppy, a box turned on its side and lined with soft, washable bedding, or chew-proof pad is perfect. For an adult dog, a durable dog bed or soft blanket would be greatly appreciated. Find a quiet, warm area away from drafts but close to the family.
The first thing your new dog needs is a comfortable bed in a place of their own. For a puppy, a box turned on its side and lined with soft, washable bedding, or chew-proof pad is perfect. For an adult dog, a durable dog bed or soft blanket would be greatly appreciated. Find a quiet, warm area away from drafts but close to the family.
Collar and Leash
Flat collars are best for a puppy because they can be adjusted as he grows. Choose one made of nylon or leather, which he can wear at all times. As puppies tend to chew, nylon leashes are best. Leather or nylon collars and leashes are also ideal for mature dogs. When you fit your dog’s collar, it should be able to slip out of it. You should be able to fit two fingers under a collar that’s the right size. An extendable leash is another good accessory.
Flat collars are best for a puppy because they can be adjusted as he grows. Choose one made of nylon or leather, which he can wear at all times. As puppies tend to chew, nylon leashes are best. Leather or nylon collars and leashes are also ideal for mature dogs. When you fit your dog’s collar, it should be able to slip out of it. You should be able to fit two fingers under a collar that’s the right size. An extendable leash is another good accessory.
Chew Toy
Your dog can’t tell the difference between a children’s toy and those you provide for them to chew, so it’s best to keep doors to bedrooms closed. When puppies are between three and six months of age, their new teeth begin to emerge, causing them pain. Chewing on a chew toy may relieve some of this discomfort, exercise their jaws and clean their teeth.
Your dog can’t tell the difference between a children’s toy and those you provide for them to chew, so it’s best to keep doors to bedrooms closed. When puppies are between three and six months of age, their new teeth begin to emerge, causing them pain. Chewing on a chew toy may relieve some of this discomfort, exercise their jaws and clean their teeth.
Travel Box
If you feel your vacation would not be complete without your dog, by all means take them along! A special travelling case is ideal for carrying a small dog safely, whether you are making the journey by car, bus, train or airplane.
If you feel your vacation would not be complete without your dog, by all means take them along! A special travelling case is ideal for carrying a small dog safely, whether you are making the journey by car, bus, train or airplane.
Identity Tag
Your dog should have a microchip and an identity tag attached to their collar. This should be inscribed with your name, address and phone number and worn at all times.
Your dog should have a microchip and an identity tag attached to their collar. This should be inscribed with your name, address and phone number and worn at all times.
GROOMING
Brushes
Hound Glove, Wide-toothed comb, Slicker brush, Soft bristle brush, Pin brush, Mat splitter
Hound Glove, Wide-toothed comb, Slicker brush, Soft bristle brush, Pin brush, Mat splitter
Different types of Coats
To make grooming easier, buy the tools that are recommended for your dog’s coat type.
To make grooming easier, buy the tools that are recommended for your dog’s coat type.
Smooth coats=Bristle brush, hound glove
First brush against the direction the hair lies. This will help remove any excess hair from underneath. Then brush in the direction the coat lies to pick up loose hairs on the surface.
First brush against the direction the hair lies. This will help remove any excess hair from underneath. Then brush in the direction the coat lies to pick up loose hairs on the surface.
Double coats=slicker brush
Start by taking sections of your dog’s coat and separating it with your hand so there is a parting where the skin is visible. Then use the brush to comb out the undercoat.
Start by taking sections of your dog’s coat and separating it with your hand so there is a parting where the skin is visible. Then use the brush to comb out the undercoat.
Wiry coats=pin brush, slicker brush
This requires a different type of handling from the more traditional smooth double coats. Run the brush lightly along the back of the dog, thinning the overgrown wiry coat. After thinning out, brush your dog’s wiry coat in layers.
This requires a different type of handling from the more traditional smooth double coats. Run the brush lightly along the back of the dog, thinning the overgrown wiry coat. After thinning out, brush your dog’s wiry coat in layers.
Silky coats=mat splitter, slicker brush
To remove mats, use a mat splitter, then brush the entire coat with a slicker brush, working in the direction the hair lies.
To remove mats, use a mat splitter, then brush the entire coat with a slicker brush, working in the direction the hair lies.
Curly coats=slicker brush
These coats need regular brushing to keep the neat, curly look/ To make the coat fluff up away from the body, brush it against the way it grows with a slicker brush.
These coats need regular brushing to keep the neat, curly look/ To make the coat fluff up away from the body, brush it against the way it grows with a slicker brush.
HEALTH
Use regular grooming sessions to give your dog “home health
examinations”. Early detection of any physical health problems will help your
veterinarian treat them more successfully. Start the examination by giving your
dog a whole body massage. Begin with the head and neck area and gently progress
down to the tail and feet. You will soon become familiar with what is “normal”
for your dog and learn to pick up physical changes before they become problems.
Here are some things to watch for:
Nose- Usually cold and wet but not running.
Mouth- Gums should be firm, either pink or pigmented. Breath should smell clean.
Movement- Puppy should move freely, favouring no individual paw or leg.
Skin- When the hair is parted; skin is smooth, free of parasites, lumps and sores. The colour will range from pink to black, depending on the breed.
Coat- Glossy and clean, with no fleas dandruff or excess oil. It will feel shorter and thinner than an adult’s.
Ears- Clean, free of odor, discharge or excess wax.
Eyes- Clear, bright and shiny, not bloodshot; free of discharge or watering. Eyelashes should not touch the eyeball.
Mouth- Gums should be firm, either pink or pigmented. Breath should smell clean.
Movement- Puppy should move freely, favouring no individual paw or leg.
Skin- When the hair is parted; skin is smooth, free of parasites, lumps and sores. The colour will range from pink to black, depending on the breed.
Coat- Glossy and clean, with no fleas dandruff or excess oil. It will feel shorter and thinner than an adult’s.
Ears- Clean, free of odor, discharge or excess wax.
Eyes- Clear, bright and shiny, not bloodshot; free of discharge or watering. Eyelashes should not touch the eyeball.
TRAINING
For dogs that love food, a great way to teach new tasks is
to use food as the reinforcer, coupled with praise. Other dogs may respond
better to a toy, playtime or praise alone. It is very important that food
rewards are used randomly once the behaviour is learned, although they should
not be eliminated altogether. The goal is to make these food rewards
unpredictable. On the other hand, give verbal praise with or without a food
reward every time your pet performs correctly.
Teach your dog Sit
1. Show the dog a treat in your hand, move your hand up and over his head.
2. As the dog follows your hand with their eyes, their rear will naturally drift toward the ground and they will automatically sit. Say “sit” as they complete the sit, praise them lavishly and give them the reward.
1. Show the dog a treat in your hand, move your hand up and over his head.
2. As the dog follows your hand with their eyes, their rear will naturally drift toward the ground and they will automatically sit. Say “sit” as they complete the sit, praise them lavishly and give them the reward.
Teaching your dog Stay
1. With your dog sitting or lying down, show them the flat of your palm, with your fingertips pointed up. Say “stay” and smile as you move back one step. Return immediately, praise your dog, and give them a reward.
2. Repeat, but this time move two steps back. Slowly increase your distance from your dog, and the length of time they must stay.
1. With your dog sitting or lying down, show them the flat of your palm, with your fingertips pointed up. Say “stay” and smile as you move back one step. Return immediately, praise your dog, and give them a reward.
2. Repeat, but this time move two steps back. Slowly increase your distance from your dog, and the length of time they must stay.
Teaching your dog Fetch
1. Toss a toy or ball a short distance. When the puppy looks to the toy, say “fetch”.
2. As the puppy picks it up, say “good dog” and “come”.
3. To get your puppy to drop the toy on command, hold up another toy and say “drop it”.
4. When your puppy drops the toy, praise them and quickly throw the new toy.
1. Toss a toy or ball a short distance. When the puppy looks to the toy, say “fetch”.
2. As the puppy picks it up, say “good dog” and “come”.
3. To get your puppy to drop the toy on command, hold up another toy and say “drop it”.
4. When your puppy drops the toy, praise them and quickly throw the new toy.
Teaching your dog Lie Down
1. Put your dog in a sitting position. Hold a treat in front of his face. Move your hand down to the ground and back toward you a few inches.
1. Put your dog in a sitting position. Hold a treat in front of his face. Move your hand down to the ground and back toward you a few inches.
2. As your dog follows your hand with his eyes, their head will be lowered and
they will lie down. When they do, reward them with the treat and lots of
praise.
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