There are many things to take into account and think about when the dream of a little warm puppy comes knocking.
In collaboration with instructors and behaviorists from Powerdog, we have collected 10 pieces of advice for the future dog owner in a small mini guide.
Did you miss the first four parts? You can find them here:
Tip 9: The practical dog house
Before your dog walks through the door , it's a good idea to go through the home with dog eyes. Where is it convenient for the dog to be when he's home alone, and what does he have access to while he's there? Does the dog have the opportunity to chew on wires, shoes or other things, or are there stairs that could be dangerous to access? If you have furniture with shelves where there are things that could tempt a puppy, it might be a good idea to temporarily empty the shelves so that the dog doesn't get to chew on anything it shouldn't have access to. Instead, make sure that there is access to chew toys and things that the dog is welcome to play with. Over time, you can start to put things at dog height and teach the dog that these are things that are not allowed to be eaten and chewed on.
Maybe you want a gate to the kitchen so that the dog cannot be tempted to check if there is anything delicious and edible on the kitchen table.
If you have a garden that your dog is allowed to play in, it should be securely fenced in so that curious paws don't get the chance to explore alone. Also check for sharp nails and screws in the fence.
If you live in an apartment, you might want to consider whether you have an eye on a breed that is very alert and tends to bark, as this is inappropriate in close quarters. Pay extra attention to teaching the dog a calm home-alone routine from the start, so you don't get into trouble with the neighbors.
Tip 10: Preparation and reality
Be prepared that no dog fits perfectly into a standard. Within the same litter of puppies, there will often be a brave one, a reserved one and a bully. Your dog certainly has some breed traits and characteristics that you can be prepared for, but the dog is also an individual who develops in his own way. Much of the dog's personality is evident early on, but when the dog reaches puberty, it can sometimes change a little and perhaps become more reserved or fearful. Other times, you hardly notice that the dog is growing up. It is impossible to tell in advance.
When your dog becomes a teenager , it can easily forget everything it has learned, and it can get an energy boost from the other world. Here you just have to be patient, go back a little in the training and remind the dog what the rules are now. Avoid arguing with your dog. During this period (as well as during the puppy period) it can be good to be able to close the dog behind a child gate when it has its wolf lesson. That way, your dog is still part of the company, but without the opportunity to jump around on you.
There are many things you can prepare for in practical terms that will give you and your dog some really good conditions for a long and happy life together. You can go to training, focus on socializing your dog early and teach it a lot of good routines. Still, it is difficult to predict exactly what kind of dog you will end up with. The more prepared you are in the beginning and about your dog's needs, the greater the likelihood that you and your dog's life together will be exactly what you have dreamed of.
Powerdog is a gathering place for dedicated instructors and behaviorists.
Here, students are offered many different courses within most dog sports both online and in the premises in Roskilde. The motto behind Powerdog is that dog training should be fun, for everyone! Both the dog and the owner.
The team behind Powerdog covers a wide range, from the family dog to the hardcore competition dog, and they all love to give dog owners new knowledge and understanding of their dogs.
SEE MORE AT POWERDOG.DK
Mini guide - part 5: 10 tips for choosing the best dog for you
There are many things to take into account and think about when the dream of a little warm puppy comes knocking.
In collaboration with instructors and behaviorists from Powerdog, we have collected 10 pieces of advice for the future dog owner in a small mini guide.
Did you miss the first four parts? You can find them here:
Tip 9: The practical dog house
Before your dog walks through the door , it's a good idea to go through the home with dog eyes. Where is it convenient for the dog to be when he's home alone, and what does he have access to while he's there? Does the dog have the opportunity to chew on wires, shoes or other things, or are there stairs that could be dangerous to access? If you have furniture with shelves where there are things that could tempt a puppy, it might be a good idea to temporarily empty the shelves so that the dog doesn't get to chew on anything it shouldn't have access to. Instead, make sure that there is access to chew toys and things that the dog is welcome to play with. Over time, you can start to put things at dog height and teach the dog that these are things that are not allowed to be eaten and chewed on.
Maybe you want a gate to the kitchen so that the dog cannot be tempted to check if there is anything delicious and edible on the kitchen table.
If you have a garden that your dog is allowed to play in, it should be securely fenced in so that curious paws don't get the chance to explore alone. Also check for sharp nails and screws in the fence.
If you live in an apartment, you might want to consider whether you have an eye on a breed that is very alert and tends to bark, as this is inappropriate in close quarters. Pay extra attention to teaching the dog a calm home-alone routine from the start, so you don't get into trouble with the neighbors.
Tip 10: Preparation and reality
Be prepared that no dog fits perfectly into a standard. Within the same litter of puppies, there will often be a brave one, a reserved one and a bully. Your dog certainly has some breed traits and characteristics that you can be prepared for, but the dog is also an individual who develops in his own way. Much of the dog's personality is evident early on, but when the dog reaches puberty, it can sometimes change a little and perhaps become more reserved or fearful. Other times, you hardly notice that the dog is growing up. It is impossible to tell in advance.
When your dog becomes a teenager , it can easily forget everything it has learned, and it can get an energy boost from the other world. Here you just have to be patient, go back a little in the training and remind the dog what the rules are now. Avoid arguing with your dog. During this period (as well as during the puppy period) it can be good to be able to close the dog behind a child gate when it has its wolf lesson. That way, your dog is still part of the company, but without the opportunity to jump around on you.
There are many things you can prepare for in practical terms that will give you and your dog some really good conditions for a long and happy life together. You can go to training, focus on socializing your dog early and teach it a lot of good routines. Still, it is difficult to predict exactly what kind of dog you will end up with. The more prepared you are in the beginning and about your dog's needs, the greater the likelihood that you and your dog's life together will be exactly what you have dreamed of.
Powerdog is a gathering place for dedicated instructors and behaviorists.
Here, students are offered many different courses within most dog sports both online and in the premises in Roskilde. The motto behind Powerdog is that dog training should be fun, for everyone! Both the dog and the owner.
The team behind Powerdog covers a wide range, from the family dog to the hardcore competition dog, and they all love to give dog owners new knowledge and understanding of their dogs.
SEE MORE AT POWERDOG.DK