Basic Dog Care Tips

Trainer's Notes on How to Care for Your Dog or Puppy

09/07/2016

 

by Jessica Rollins

Diet recommendations:

• Human Grade foods such as our Urban Wolf
• Healthy fresh supplements added (about 1/4 of daily ration). This could include fresh meat or cottage cheese or an egg or cooked veggies.
• Avoid junk food or unhealthy chews.Dog Training Videos Click here to download.Total 21 Videos Available https://bit.ly/31iKWTa

Grooming and Handling: Make sure your dog is:

• Comfortable being touched on feet, ears, tail and this is practiced daily.
• Comfortable with brushing/combing.
• Brushed frequently enough to prevent matting of the coat and the skin healthy (once per day "“ once per week depending on type of coat).
• Comfortable with ear cleaning.
• Ear cleaning or checking once per week.
• Comfortable with tooth brushing.
• Tooth brushing once per day.
• Comfortable with bathing.
• Bathing about once per month to two months.

Exercise and Play:

• A variety of dog toys that are rotated often to keep them interesting.
• At least 30 minutes of exercise with a person per day.
• At least 10 minutes of training per day.

For proper Socialization, make sure your dog is (do not force this, consult a trainer if your dog is uncomfortable with any of these people):

• Comfortable with male and female adults.
• Comfortable with male and female children.
• Comfortable with people in special circumstances (wheelchair, crutches, etc.).

To prevent possessiveness, test and practice the following:

• Touching his food bowl, toys or bed (using rewards and only if your dog is comfortable. Consult a trainer if your dog stiffens, growls or snaps when practicing this).
• Sharing the attention of his best friend

Car rides, make sure your dog is:

• Comfortable riding in the car.
• Properly restrained in car.

Miscellaneous

• At least 10 hrs good sleep in an adults bedroom.
• Visits vet regularly, has recommended vaccinations.
• Neutered or spayed.
• Proper weight.
• Not left outside or crated long hours.
• Less than 1 housetraining accident per week.
• No excess vaccinations or parasite treatments.