Preparing for a New Dog

Making A Temporary New Home For Your New Dog    
by Edward Simmons

Cut the sides of the box down so that he can get out easily. Whatever sleeping arrangement you make for the dog, be sure that the bed is warm, easy to get in and out of, and out of drafts. Raise the bed off the floor a bit if drafts are a problem. The first few nights that a puppy spends away from the litter can be traumatic for him, and for you. It helps to tuck a hot water bottle into his bed and to set a ticking clock or a quietly playing radio nearby; these surrogates will take the place of the warmth and sounds of the litter and help him feel less lonely. lf the puppy cries the first few nights, be patient. Don't give in and let him sleep in your bedroom or on your bed; you'd be setting a precedent you may not be happy with later.

After a few nights he'll quiet down and be content in his own bed. The same goes for the older dog a1though in this case you can dispense with the hot water bottle and the clock. During the time you're training or house-breaking your puppy, you can keep him confined in a wire cage, or crate, instead of in a single room. These crates are available at any pet supplier and usually are collapsible when not in use. The best type lets the dog see out on all four sides. Basically, the crate is like a baby's playpen, and it should be big enough for the dog to lie down and turn around, but small enough so that if he eliminates in the crate he will be soiling his own bed. The whole idea is that the puppy will not, or should not, relieve himself where he sleeps. If you choose to use a crate remember two things:

• The cage must be large enough to accommodate the dog so that he can turn around and lie down comfortably.
• The puppy must be kept in the crate at all times when you're not home, and must sleep in the crate at night. lf you want your dog to live outside, you must provide suitable housing to protect him against extremes of heat or cold.

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Tips for Finding the Best Kennel for Your Dog

Don't Let Strangers Hurt Your Dog - How to Find the Best Dog Kennel
By John Sommer

It is important not to get overly excited about the kennel that you are interested in until you call and talk to someone from the facility on the phone. A lot of kennels are seasonal only working during the town's busy times of the year. Times when families are most likely to be taking vacations that involve them leaving their dogs behind. If you managed to luck out and the kennel that you are interested in is open the days that you need them, it is time to take the next step.

Ask the owner of the kennel if it would be ok with them if you came and toured the grounds. If they tell you no that that is not an option it is time to look elsewhere. A good kennel has nothing to hide and had no reason to put you off when you want to visit with the employers and inspect the property. It is a good kennel that is confident enough to let you just stop by and the drop of a hat.

Be Snoopy at the Kennel Once you are at the kennel don't be afraid to be snoopy. Really take the time to notice how clean the kennel is. Notice if there are any messes left in any of the cages and see if there is a fresh supply of food and water available for the dog. Remember if it is early morning when your visit occurs, that in most kennels this is clean up time so there might be little messes from the night before.

Don't be afraid to ask the staff questions, after all they are the ones that will be dealing with your dog. You are going to want them to patient and playful. Ask where your dog will be sleeping, how much interaction each dog gets, if they have a vet on call just in case something is wrong, ask them if they will follow the diet that is you already have your dog on. It is the way that they answer these questions that will determine how lenient and flexible that the kennel is.

Be Sure to Ask the Owner Questions It is a good idea to ask the owner if you can hang around in the shadows and watch how the employees get along with the dogs. You want them to be gentle and interacting with them. Notice how the dogs react to the employees also. If the dog seems OK around certain ones and not others it is time to ask about that reaction. If the own is a true lover of animals she will understand all of your concerns and not be afraid to answer any of your questions.

If you are happy with everything that you have seen during your visit and select the kennel now all you have to do is make the visit as stress free for your dog as possible. Take a few blankets and toys with you when you drop off your pet. The items that you leave with your dog will carry the smell of you and your home one them, and this scent will comfort your dog when he is missing you. When you are getting ready to leave the dog do it fast. Do not give your dog the chance to see that you are upset. Make him think that you are happy about the situation and let him know that he is safe.

John Sommer is a leading expert in the field of pet health and training. He runs the successful website [http://www.petinsurancepro.com. Topics range from finding cheap pet insurance coverage to how to feed your dog the right nutrients for the specific breed.

Tips When Considering a Second Dog...

How About Bringing Home a Second Dog?
By Justin R Hopley

If you're actually planning to bring home one more dog, then it's time you think a lot about it. You need to consider a lot of factors before you take such a decision. Not only that, a lot depends upon whether the new dog is a small pup or another dog. It also depends upon what breed you are going to bring.

First of all, you need to consider the budget. This is because you need to obviously feed two dogs from now. Apart from feeding, you also need to calculate the expenditure that is going to go for the veterinary visits, bringing home some toys and the pedigree. Apart from all these things, you also need to think of how much you need to spend on taking care of the health of both the dogs. So, all the expenditure is going to be multiplied by two if you're going to bring home a second dog.

Apart from all these things, that most important thing that you need to consider is whether the two dogs get along well with each other. If your old dog has any behavioral problems, then it would be quite difficult because he might actually envy the second dog. Both of them might actually fight with each other if you don't take adequate care.

You really need to have a lot of patience when it comes to dealing with two dogs. If both of the dogs fight with each other, then it's a very big problem. So whenever you get the idea of bringing home a second dog, consider all these factors. Ask yourself the question whether you are actually ready for the budget and also ask yourself the question whether your second dog can actually get along well with the new dog.

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