At what age the dog is walked, the organization of the space of the apartment for the puppy, its physiology, behavior correction, the influence of the regime and composition of food on the walking of the animal. You really want to have a small, fluffy, mischievous ball of happiness for yourself and your family - a dog. Looking at the play of cute funny puppies, it always seems to an inexperienced person that it is incredibly easy to handle them, and communication with them will always be only joyful and not burdensome. But is this really the case? If you are not an experienced breeder, then you do not even suspect what tests await you at the very first stage of keeping a dog. Patience and expert advice will be essential for you.
Well, this joyful day has come, and a cute little puppy has appeared in your city apartment. Oh, what is this? A puddle and one more. Who shit here? Really? Yes, yes - this is that cute little bundle of happiness, chosen and brought into the house by you. Yes, he is still small, foolish and not trained. Therefore, it will inevitably be swine and shit anywhere. And in the future, as he grows and with your help, this baby will live and follow all the rules of behavior that you teach him.
At what age can you start walking your dog?
It is always best to get a baby in professional nurseries. Breeders hand over a healthy animal at the age of more than three months, already with all the necessary vaccinations and the young creature (your future pride) is already ready to go out. on the street, then he definitely needs to get routine vaccinations that will protect him from impending diseases. Only two weeks after the second scheduled vaccination is it safe for him to come into contact with other animals on the street.
Small dog physiology
So how do you wean your puppy to relieve himself at home? Let's first understand the physiology of his body. First, it is a small child with a fast metabolism, which is growing rapidly. In order for organs, tissues and bones to develop properly, he needs frequent and adequate nutrition - at least four to five times a day. Naturally, with such a schedule of solid food and liquid intake, the pet so often needs to use the toilet. This little dog child does not yet know what a street is, what walking is for and where, in the end, it needs to be done.
Organization of the space of the apartment for the puppy
One of the ways to train a pet puppy to the toilet is the zoning method (dividing the apartment into three zones).
- First zone - this is the space in which the puppy sleeps or just takes a break from playing. There is his bedding or house. To do this, buy a special box or fence off a place in the apartment. In this place, the baby himself seeks not to get dirty because of the unwillingness to sit in dirt and sewage. If this happens, you need to reprimand the puppy, showing your disapproval.
- Second zone - a place in the apartment where you are allowed to play, run and make noise, but you cannot relieve yourself. For this, the puppy needs to do a regular "reprimand", pointing to a pile or puddle made.
- Third zone is a place where you can go to the toilet. The best place to place such a conditional zone is a balcony or a corridor of an apartment. There you need to lay an oilcloth, and lay newspapers on top, removing them as they become dirty. The area of the third zone is gradually reduced in size (as your puppy is accustomed to constantly coping with needs in the right place). If the puppy does everything right, he should be praised or rewarded with something memorable and tasty.
Correction of dog behavior
When accustoming your puppy to the crate, do not put him there for a long time. It is important to prevent your dog from shitting in this area. Put him there when he has already gone to the toilet. Keep an eye on him when he is in the play area and move him to the toilet area in time. Perhaps, after the transfer, the kid will not want to write there. We'll have to wait or release them into the play area again.
Do not punish your pet when he is recovering in the wrong place. You can stop him with a short word, but not frighten him. If you shout at a puppy, he will simply get scared, and will pee out of fear. Dogs are very quick-witted and intelligent animals. Almost any puppy stops shitting at home, but your "lessons" only speed up the process. Learning cannot go contrary to physiology. If you leave the boy for a long time himself, without your control, then the process of toilet training will be longer.
At the moment when the pet is already ready "to go out" you need to create a strict daily routine for him. He must eat, drink, and sleep at the same time. After all, it is after sleep and eating that the puppy empties. Then you can roughly guess when he wants to go to the toilet and immediately take him out into the street. At first, in an unfamiliar yard environment, a small dog may not understand what you want from it. Walk with him until he relieves. As soon as this happens, be sure to praise, and so every time. Gradually he will understand where to recover.
Try to keep someone from the family at home at the time of the dog's childhood. After all, the puppy will have to be taken out into the street for his needs five, or even six times a day. At home, watch your pet, he will let you know with his behavior if he wants to use the toilet. The kid will be spinning near the front door, whining, running around the room, worried. Noticing this, immediately carry it into the yard.
How does diet and food composition affect dog walking?
As the dog grows older, the number and frequency of feedings are reduced. First, up to three, and by the year they are transferred to two meals a day. Naturally, then she will be less likely to ask to use the toilet. Sometimes incidents will also happen in the apartment. This cannot be left unattended, scold the pet a little - but not much. Never physically punish - you will lose contact with a friend. After all, the pet already loves you without memory, and when you even slightly scold him, he feels guilty and tries to improve.
An adult dog is fed twice a day. You need to walk with a family friend before each meal - twice. Never after eating. The pet's stomach is full and it cannot fully walk - play and run. Some even had volvulus. Now let's talk about what to feed your pet, because as you eat, the body works. Many breeders prefer to feed their pet with natural food. First of all, natural and healthy food for a dog is, first of all, meat, and not food from the human table. If the pet eats chaotically with something incomprehensible, then it will have the same emptying. In this case, sometimes dog puddles and heaps of houses are provided, and only you will be to blame. A strict regimen and a balanced diet is what you need.
It is best to feed your dog high quality, expensive super premium dog food. The experts who came up with these feeds carried out extensive research. A strict selection was carried out in terms of composition, depending on the size, body weight of the animal, physical state of health, general activity, age and breed nuances. It contains all the vitamins and minerals that a pet needs as well.
By consuming professional food, the dog's body will work like a watch and will not have problems with stool. Just be sure to stick to the correct dose for the weight of your pet, otherwise you will overfeed or underfeed the nibbles. The norm is written on the package with the concentrate, a measuring cup is also attached to it. The dog must have free access to water.
If you adhere to our recommendations, you will successfully cope with all the nuances in raising a family friend. Good luck!
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