Preparing for Your New Dog Arrival

Imagine if you just adopt or buy a dog , either adult or puppy . Your next responsibility is to prepare your home for the arrival of the dog and made ​​his early days comfortable .
 Plan a second - detail when coming to your home is an energetic dog and even nervous . Secure fragile objects . Enter toxic cleaners in a safe place so that there is no chance for swallowed by your dog . Small objects that can be bitten and swallowed should be placed out of reach . If necessary, install a barrier to prevent dogs entering a specific room or up and down stairs . Although you may feel a bit stupid , walk around the house with your hands and knees and look at the situation from the point of the dog 's perspective . Are there things really tempting to chew ? Consider training to use the cage to prevent your new dog to roam free if you are not at home . Or you can also apply liquid safe with bad taste if ingested at objects to prevent your dog chew .If you have children at home , especially a toddler , they will need advice and instruction on the proper way to treat a dog . You should never leave children and dogs together without supervision , but the absence of good preparation will prevent many potential problems . Children should know that hitting , biting , pulling or poking a dog can cause an aggressive reaction . The sound of children crying , screaming and children who fled to encourage the dog to chase . A puppy can easily get hurt while playing and should be treated with caution for several weeks . Recommend the children how to care for dogs ; teach them the proper techniques to feed the dog , mamandikan dogs , walking with dogs and how to care for the dog 's health . Young people should also be involved in training and disciplining the dogs so that they are safe and responsible with their dogs .You need to purchase a variety of items to identify and care for dogs . Leashes are available in a wide range , including leather and nylon . The collar is made ​​of leather is strong , but may be brittle or become smelly if they are wet . Moisture -resistant nylon , but easily torn or damaged . You should consider before choosing a destination necklace . Depending on your needs , it may take more than one collar . Some necklace is given a tag / ID and allow it to be hooked on the leash / rope . Necklace with other models assist in training by the dog trainers , such as pinch / prong / choke collars . The use of choke collars necklace should the professional advice , should not be just anyone to use this collar on the dog because it will cause pain or discomfort to the dog . There is another collar that is used to bring the dog walking / running while you are riding a bike . Choose a simple necklace models are released by you , but it does not easily open his own .Most people prefer to have two straps / leash dogs , one short and one long . Each type has a leash each destination : useful short leash in a public place or a potentially dangerous situation ; good long leash for exercise . Many companies are now making the long leash that can be customized to your needs . Choose a leash that is easily hooked on necklaces and strong enough to withstand your dog . The Leash made ​​of leather , nylon or metal .You will need the plate / bowl that is different to food and water . If you have more than one dog , they will each need their own food bowls , even though they might be able to share the same water bowl . Keramic and bowls made ​​from metal is preferred over plastic , because plastic can hold bacteria . The bowls should be washed at least twice a week . Special device to help dogs with special needs . By placing the bowl on top of a small table with a height equal to the dog 's chest to provide comfort for neck and back large dog . Dogs with long ears and often unintentionally lower their ears dipped in water and food . Conical bowl will minimize this problem .Give your dog a toy to chew on your furniture in order to avoid bites mereka.Tulang made ​​from durable nylon and help clean teeth . Replace these bones when they are rusak.Model softer bone called a bone Gum . When we choose the toys , so many kinds . The toys were sold of drawing a variety of colors , shapes and textures . Almost all of the toys are safe , but avoid toys that are too small may be swallowed . Make sure that the toy is chewed for it's big enough so that the dog will not choke . You should never leave your dog along with the toy unattended

Choose a male or female dog ?

In addition to selecting the breed or type of dog that would be what we keep , we also have to think about what sex dog we have. Male or female ?
Both sexes will affect the suitability of the character and its treatment as well as physical .
 

male

    If you want a dog with a better physical then the male is the main option .
    Male dogs have a more independent nature ( Alpha ) than female dogs .

   This makes male dogs should apply your leader .
    Male dog is more aggressive and more unruly than female dogs .
    Male dogs experiencing hair loss period only once a year .
    male dogs like to do the marking , urinating on the area as a marker authority area .

female

    Female dogs are usually smaller than the male dog
    Female dogs usually tend to think of the owner as its leader .
    Female dogs are easier to handle because it is more muted than male dogs .
    Female dogs experience hair loss period of at least 2 times a year .
    Female dogs menstruate for 3 weeks .


Each gender has its advantages and disadvantages . All these problems can be overcome by various means such as the following :
If you do not want your dog unruly or have too high alpha soul then you should be able to position yourself as the alpha ( leader ) . This has to do with training .
    Hair loss problems in male and female dogs can be reduced by means of sterilization . Another way is to select the type of dog that is not experiencing hair loss like a Shih Tzu or Poodle . Regular sweeping and often will accelerate future hair loss .
    Marking problems in male dogs or female dogs menstruation can also be overcome by means of sterilization .

The important thing before getting a dog , dog breeds learn first character to be your pet so that you do not get rid of it by reason of the nature of the dog that you choose does not fit you .