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Dog Care
Basic Dog Care Recommendations
Diet recommendations:
Human Grade foods with no corn, wheat or prese
Fresh Supplements added (1/4 of daily ration)
No junk food or unhealthy chewies.
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 heathy (once per day ? once per week depending on type of coat)
Comfortable with ear cleaning
Ear cleaning once per week
Comfortable with tooth brushing
Tooth brushing once per week
Comfortable with bathing
Bathing about once per month to two months
Exercise and Play:
Many toys including a Kong
"Addicted" to at least one toy
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:
Comfortable with male and female adults
Comfortable with male and female children
Comfortable with people in special circumstances (wheelchair, crutches, etc.)
(do not force this, consult a trainer if your dog is uncomfortable with any of these people)
To prevent possessiveness, test and practice the following:
Touching his food bowl, toys or bed
Sharing the attention of his best friend
(do not force this, consult a trainer if your dog is uncomfortable with this)
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 rabies and distemper vac.
Neutered or spayed
Proper weight
Not left outside long hours
Less than 1 housetraining accident per week
No excess vaccinations or parasite treatments
Author: Jessica Rollins - http://www.petexpertise.com
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