Before you decide at choosing a dog breed, it is important for you to find out details about what this will entail.Now that you are sure that you want a dog, you can proceed to choose a good dog breed for yourself. Here we have given information on a few steps to be followed in the process of choosing a dog breed.
- Decide on what dog breed to choose and whether you want a male or female dog and also whether you want a pup or a dog. The breed should fit the purpose and the environment of the dog. Female dogs are known to be better tempered and are therefore easier to train although you will have to decide on whether you want your female dog to litter or not so that you can take the necessary precautions. It is advisable to start with a pup rather than a grown up dog. Dogs may be set in their ways and behaviour and are more difficult to train. If you don’t like their habits, it will lead to unnecessary frustration.
- Look for someone who has a good reputation in the field of dogs. You can ask around and also call up the sellers directly to find out more about the ones selling pups/ dogs. If you want to ensure that you have the breed you want, you need to ensure that you have a good seller who could either be a breeder or just a dealer in dogs and also who can give you a history of the pup and can guide you on the perfect environment to be created for the small pup to survive in the new place..
- Choose a dog which is healthy and a medium-sized pup. We have suggested a few checks to help you try and ascertain the general condition of the pup.
- Turn the pup onto its back and check for fleas, ticks, etc. or any indication of a rash.
- Check that its teeth are white and are firm within the pink gums.
- Walk the pup a little to check for stiffness in its movements.
- Move away from the vision of the pup, make a few noises to see if the dog responds and you will know if he is deaf.
- Check if the pup has a runny nose or watery eyes which is a good indication of illness
- Check if the pup has a cough or running a fever.
- Its rectal temperature should be below 102 degrees F.
- Take the pup to a good vet for examination where you can also seek some advice on food, medical requirements and grooming requirements.
- Your pup will feel welcomed if you place a bowl of warm milk for him although it is best not to force him to drink it. Keep a warm rug for him to lie down. You will find that young pups in new homes whimper and cry during the first few days. You can comfort him by holding him close to you and speaking softly to him. Reduce this over a period of time and he will eventually stop crying.
Your new pup is almost like a baby and therefore will require a little more pampering. Ensure that he gets adequate sleep as this is most needed and also ensure that you give him regular meals as advised by your vet. By the time your dog is eight months old, he is ready to be trained to respond to commands like ‘sit’, ‘come’, etc. You will find that this time of training is also a time of bonding for you and your dog.
Dogs add color to an otherwise dull day and once you have won your dog’s favor, you will find that he will adore you and be your faithful friend for the rest of your life.
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