Everyone loves an adorably precious puppy. Even people who claim to be cat people or quite simply not dog people have trouble finding fault with a cute and furry little face that is just so happy to see you. Dogs have long been referred to as man’s best friend, and with good reason. Many animals make good pets, but dogs have it down when it comes to learning new skills, providing comfort and companionship, and exhibiting great obedience traits. Of course, it always depends on what kind of dog training that pup has or has not been through, but the potential for excellence is in every single canine.
Why dog training is important
Dog training is crucial to helping your beloved pet develop into a functional member of the family and to help it integrate into the setting that you call your home. If you have just brought your first puppy home, or if you do not have any experience in puppy training, you should probably find a good dog training company. Dog obedience training classes are important to help the dog understand how to act around people. The dog must come to understand that the person or people that it lives with take the alpha position. There are over 46 million households in the United States that have at least one dog for a pet, and most of those people are very aware of the importance of good training for their furry family member. Almost 100% of people in one survey admitted to believing that positive reinforcement is the most effective way to train a canine companion, and at least 94% of those owners had some sort of hand in the training process for their dog.
The many ways to keep your pet happy and healthy
Proper training when your dog is young is just one of the first steps to ensuring a happy and healthy pet. Early on, your dog will need plenty of care, attention, love and check ups. Until the puppy is about 16 weeks old, it will need to go get vaccines every three to four weeks. As your pet gets older, those visits to the vet will lessen, but you will still want to take in your cherished little furball about twice a year. You will want to make sure that your pet is getting the right kind of food and enough nutrition, and depending on the type of dog you have, you may have to pay more attention to keeping your pet groomed.
Exercise for you and your pup
Anyone who has had a dog or is thinking of getting one will know the importance of taking him or her for walks. You should be able to walk your dog at least once a day, depending on your pet’s age, breed, energy level, and lifestyle. And depending on your lifestyle and the type of dog you get, your new furry loved one could end up helping you get in shape, or keep you company when you are out to catch up or maintain your fitness. However be careful not to get started too early with those daily walks, as too much exercise for a little puppy could end up being detrimental to its health. Overworking a puppy can lead to damage in the developing joints, which could result in painful arthritis early on. Typically you will want to do about five minutes of exercise for every month of age, no more than two times a day, until that adorable little canine is all grown up.
Getting a puppy or adopting an older dog is thoroughly rewarding. Not only do you develop a new friend, yes even a best friend, but you gain a member of your family. Your new companion will always be happy to see you, be ready to cheer you up when you have a bad day, play any and every game you’re willing to, and snuggle up close when it is time to relax. You simply cannot go wrong when you add a dog into the mix.
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