23 Jul Important Tips About Taking Care Of Dogs!

These days, the culture of keeping pets, especially dogs, is established in all countries. The fact that humans can maintain and take care of these beautiful creatures has taken a great step in supporting them. But the point that is less noticed by people is whether they have enough culture and information to maintain a living being with different characteristics and moods from humans or not. The fact that today we receive a very high number of advertisements of lost dogs on the streets can be a sign of the lack of attention and knowledge of the owners regarding the cost of buying dog food, etc. Stay tuned to the end of this article to learn everything you need to know before taking care of dogs.

Important points about taking care of dogs

Having the primary obligation to take care of the dog

Unfortunately, some people think of bringing a dog to their home only at the insistence of their little child or only because dogs are very attractive, sweet and loyal; But having a pet is beyond that. A dog lives at least 13 years next to you and in your house; He becomes dependent on you and you take place in his mind; Your dog depends on your actions! Your lack of knowledge and commitment may cause him many physical and mental losses.

How many dogs or cats have suffered from various diseases due to improper nutrition and how many are depressed because of being alone for long hours? Having a dog isn’t only the first few days and months and one or two years! Accepting responsibility is a matter of long years, so consider your patience and ability and then undertake this task. If you’re planning to bring a dog home, you should be familiar with the important points before adopting a dog. Do you have enough time, money, facilities and knowledge for this task?

Please don’t buy a dog!

If you’re planning to take care of a dog, think about many dogs in shelters waiting for your kindness or dogs that are lost or abandoned; By taking care of them, you have saved the oppressed dogs from the danger of death and the terrible fate that may await them. Also, you have stopped the cruel actions of some breeders who seek to propagate some dogs by breeding puppies. So by not buying, you aren’t supporting this cruel practice.

Research on breeds

Humans have unique personalities; For example, some are extroverted, sociable and warm-hearted, and some are introverted and prefer solitude; Dogs also have different personalities. Some dogs can’t stand being alone; Some have a hunter spirit; others are very warm with children and some are more withdrawn. You should consider the conditions of your place of residence, how crowded the house is, whether you have children or not, how much you are at home, etc., and choose a dog breed according to your conditions. After you get familiar with different breeds, select a few breeds and read about them in a more specialized way and choose 1 to 3 breeds among them.

Taking care of dogs is time-consuming!

Before bringing your beloved dog home, don’t forget these important tips! Keeping and caring for a puppy or dog can take a lot of time. Just like a human baby who needs care, a puppy also needs you to care for him. Dogs need brushing; the Silky, long and beautiful hair of furry breeds need brushing and trimming. Also, washing and taking care of him after that, such as drying and cleaning the ears, is one of your duties. And most importantly, raising puppies also requires time and patience.

Raising a puppy isn’t something that can be easily ignored. An untrained puppy as an adult can be troublesome and suffer from various behavioural problems. If you have decided to bring this loyal and kind friend home and train him, you should know that you may need to cut back on some visits with friends and eliminate long trips if you need to leave him alone at home. And spend more time playing or walking with your pet instead of watching TV or browsing virtual networks.

Discussing the cost before adopting a dog

If you’re going to become a responsible owner, you have to stop complimenting yourself. Correct and basic maintenance of a dog costs money. Do you have to estimate that you will be able to pay for your dog in the next 10 years? Below is a list of supplies that dogs need:

• Dish
• Home
• Soil
• Water bowl
• Dry and wet food for dogs
• Treats for encouraging 
• Multivitamin if needed
• Play equipment
• Special toothbrush and toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Special brush
• The cost of vaccines
• Veterinary checks
• Possible medical expenses such as sterilization
• Collar
• , etc 

Before taking care of dogs, consult with people who have experience caring for dogs. To find out, for example, how much a dog costs in a month for food, equipment, etc. After consultation, you can make a final decision according to your budget.

Are you a good teacher?

How much patience do you have in training? Stress, anxiety and lack of sufficient training can make the dog suffer from behavioural problems such as begging, digging holes, etc. As a dog owner, you are obliged to acquire skills in the field of dog training by reading articles, e-books, following educational pages on social networks and watching video tutorials. And train your smart dog and teach him proper behaviour. Some important lessons that dogs should learn:

• Summoning command
• Prohibition orders
• Look
• Release
• Stay in one place
• Sit
• Lie down
• wait
• Shakehand
• Give me five
• And….

Some important lessons that dog owners should learn:

• Nail trimming tutorial
• Brush
• Bathing
• Brushing teeth
• Calm the dog down
• And…

All of the above steps are parts of grooming that should be done by a skilled person. A small mistake will have terrible mental (fear, stress and other reaction to grooming or its tools) and physical (pain or damage to dog’s coat, ears, nails, etc) result for your beloved dog. So, always trust a reputable centre for your peace of mind.

The dog’s appearance needs to be taken care of

No one likes a messy dog! You need to be careful about tangling your dog’s hair. Especially if you have chosen a long-haired breed.

• Bathing on time with special shampoo
• Brushing in a correct and principled way
• Control hair loss with multivitamins
• Cutting and styling hair at a hairdresser or home
• Checking the skin, ears, eyes and mouth
• And…

Following these tips will help you have an attractive dog that everyone will enjoy seeing.

Dogs get old or may get sick

Just like humans who may be involved in diseases, dogs also have their diseases. Sometimes irresponsible owners abandon these oppressed creatures when they get old or show signs of serious diseases. If they were familiar with the possible diseases of that breed before taking care of the dog and accepted this responsibility with enough information, maybe they wouldn’t have been unfaithful and abandoned them easily after seeing these problems. Some examples of diseases that dogs are prone to include:

• Cancer
• Obesity
• Breaking bones
• Arthritis
• Cough
• Leptospirosis
• Flu
• Distemper
• Hepatitis
• Cataracts
• Rabies
• Canine virus
• Freckles
• Diarrhoea
• Ear infection
• And…

Ask the opinion of family members before adopting a dog

Having the family agree to bring a dog home is one of the most important points before taking care of dogs. After the dog enters the house, he is considered a member of that family; So he should be dear to everyone. The second point is that the approval of family members will be very useful for you; Because they help you take care of your dog. For example, when you are at school, university, work or travelling, you will be relieved that other members of your family are your loyal dog caretakers. The most important thing is that these furry friends are very loyal and emotional and understand the feelings of humans. Wherever people are against their presence, your dog will understand the negative feeling and may even react! Please, if your family doesn’t agree with you on this matter, satisfy them first and then take care of the dog.

Consider your home

Undoubtedly, due to living in nature in the past, large environments and houses with yards, dogs will have more will to act and play. But it’s also possible to take care of dogs in the apartment under certain conditions. These conditions are:

• The smaller and quieter the breed, the better for living in an apartment! Low-noise breeds like the Basenji dog breed are a better choice for living in an apartment.
• Considering that walking with a dog faces problems; As the dog owner, it’s your responsibility to provide him with the activity he needs at home with the help of physical games.
• Don’t ignore moral principles! If you intend to rent a house, It’s better to inform the owner of the house that you have a dog.

To wrap up

If people have enough information about the dog’s behaviour and personality and their threats, etc., with a little management, they can live a pleasant life with their dog for many years, easily and effortlessly. To have a healthy and lively dog, you must pay attention to nutrition, activity, health, grooming, etc. You can prevent the disease and have a healthy dog in this case. You can count on the specialized team of MishkaGrooming in all these steps. Our experienced and precise groomers have carefully and accurately groomed your dogs so they count the moments for the next session.