First-Time Dog Owner? 6 Best Things You Can Do For Your Pooch

Adopting a dog for the first time can be an
exciting time, but also a little overwhelming.
There are seemingly thousands of things to
consider. Starting your life together by
following the 6 suggestions below can help get
you and your pooch off to a great start.

Make the vet your friend. One of the best things
you can do is take your dog to a veterinarian.
This person should be a good fit for your pooch
and you. Trying to pick a vet randomly is
probably the least effective way to approach
your search.

Word of mouth recommendations from friends,
family, and/or co-workers are a much more
reliable way to decide. Once the veterinarian
knows that they have been recommended by
existing clients, it's often a win-win situation
for everyone involved.

Have a comfortable space ready. Once you know
the exact date of arrival, create the space you
want your pet to be able to call its own. If you
are adopting a puppy, consider crate training.
While this enclosed space may seem limiting to
you, it gives a puppy a feeling of security and
often helps house training happen easier, and
faster.

If you are adopting an older friend, creating a
small area with a special blanket, bed, and toys
can make the transition to a new home easier.

Establish a schedule. Most pets like a routine.
Decide when and where in the house your pet will
eat. Decide whether his meals will happen before,
after, or with yours. Set dates for giving
heartworm medication, and flea and tick
preventative. If your pooch needs medications on
a regular basis be sure to stay consistent with
when and where it is done. Once your pet knows
what to expect, it will often remind you if you
forget.

Sign up for training. If you are a newbie
training will not only be good for your pooch,
but for you as well. Your veterinarian and
friends with dogs are excellent resources for
the best places to go. Socializing your dog is
vital if it is to become comfortable around
people and other dogs.

Attending these classes will open up a whole new
world for you and give you exposure to others who
can give you lots of advice and recommendations
for services and products that you will need.
But best of all, understanding the leadership
that your dog needs from you and being able to
provide it will be the start of a deep and
lasting bond. You'll be amazed.

Provide opportunities to exercise. Depending on
your life style you may be able to do this with
your dog. Your canine companion will cherish a
daily walk, or swim, retrieving the Frisbee or
ball. But if your schedule does not allow this,
an outside area where your pooch can safely
entertain itself by chasing birds, squirrels, or
toys that you've bought is essential.

A fence and dog door will give your dog the
freedom to come and go as it pleases without you
having to do a thing. This also means that you
don't have to get home by a certain time each
day to avoid accidents (by your pet).

Give of yourself. Dogs that make great pets are
social creatures. They want to be a part of your
life. And once you let them in, there is no
greater friend to have. So spend quality time
every day interacting one-on-one with your pet.
Train them to sit, or stay and reward them with
love and affection. Their eyes will shine, and
you will find that they will do anything for you
and you for them. I have found that the really
tough part about this whole relationship will be
to actually become the person they think you are.


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