People tend to have the mistaken belief that domestic dogs (and cats) are perfectly capable of instinctively existing in nature. Well, let me tell you, they are not.

Part of the training wild animals receive from their parents / herds / herds has to do with hunting and obtaining / stalking prey. They don’t get that training from their humans. What they DO learn, however, is that man is essentially harmless, therefore, if he DOES survive the spill, they are more likely to invade our territory and garbage dumps. Packs of dogs that do not fear man are far more dangerous than packs of wolves that tend to avoid humanity.

Most of the dogs that are taken to the field and abandoned are because the owner is tired of dealing with a dog that is not trained or because they come from unwanted litters of puppies. Both reasons come from the ignorance of humans.

It suits you, when you go to the pet store and see those beloved puppies, be prepared to train the dog to suit your lifestyle. You should take into account, for example, that the puppy needs to go outside frequently. They bite between four and six months of age and during that time, they are voracious chewers of anything.

If I sound angry, it is because people, when making the decision to adopt or buy a dog, need to do it with the same care with which they would adopt a child. Only this one is not going to college in the not too distant future. Nor, as a general rule of thumb, will you eventually get a job that helps you support yourself.

What might be cute in an eight pound puppy will not necessarily be acceptable in a 50 pound dog. Jumping on people, biting your hands or clothing, pinching your heels are behaviors that should be “nipped” in the bud.

Here are some basic aspects of the property:

Think about the purchase / adoption before proceeding.

Buy the right cage for your dog and teach him how to use it.

Plan to spend time with the dog every day.

Establish rules for the adult dog that you will teach him when he is a puppy.

Spay / neuter the dog if it is not going to be a show dog or a working dog.

Study training books or plan to attend training classes with the dog.

Get plenty of chew toys for the puppy and teach him how to use them.

Some do not:

DON’T succumb to adorable puppies on impulse.

DO NOT assume that if it doesn’t work, you can just leave the dog in the field and it will survive.

DO NOT make the mistake of believing that the puppy will not chew on your things. It will, unless I teach you otherwise.

DO NOT allow the puppy to do things that you would not let an adult dog do.

Actually, that last one brings to mind another thought. If you don’t want to deal with teething chew time and busy puppy “accidents,” you might consider buying an older dog instead of a puppy. Dogs older than six months have finished teething that leads to so much chewing quite well, although they still have that urge. Getting sturdy bones and chew toys and making sure the dog chews on them instead of his shoes or furniture will satisfy that.

Also, if you have an older dog, house training is much faster than with a puppy, as a rule. Something depends on where the dog is obtained. With an older dog, you have to keep an eye on him a bit, but if you are consistent in taking the dog out early on (which works with puppies, but takes a bit longer as they actually have poor bowel or bladder control until 3 o’clock). 4 months old), through the same door and encourage him on some indication that he can understand as a “sign”, then things should resolve quite well quickly.

Neutering or spaying a dog that is not of a breed-enhancing quality will alleviate the problem of unwanted puppies. And for those who want to raise their bitch (bitch) for “educational” purposes (“We want children to see the miracle of life”), I tell you, don’t be stupid. That may sound harsh, but consider this. If you raise your female and she gives birth to twelve cubs, what are you going to do with them, if you can’t find a home for all of them?

Smaller breeds tend to have smaller litters, it is true, but some of them also have much more difficulty calving. That little teacup Poodle is likely to have a more difficult time giving birth to puppies than a larger Terrier type or a lab cross. Also, if you cannot find materials in the library or on the Internet to educate your children, you are not trying hard enough.

Anyway, use your brain before your heart (or the kids) tempts you to get that puppy. It will be much better for you and the puppy.

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