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Special Care for Dogs Adopted from the Shelter

Although dogs from the shelter are not that much different from any other pets acquired from elsewhere, they do require some special attention. These pets have had to deal with a change in environment; in their former homes they probably were used to having the freedom to roam freely in the house but now they have to stay in cages. In the shelter, they also have to meet and live with many dogs and adapt to a new routine. If you have been to boarding school you understand the confusion one feels the first few days after reporting, and that’s probably how the dogs brought to shelters feel.

Since the dog misses her former owner, try and spend a lot of time with her. If you are in a position to share your bed do so to make her feel loved, and if not put her sleeping arrangements in your bedroom so she feels close to you at night and that she is still wanted.

Before leaving the shelter, ask the workers there which food she is used to. Give the same food to her when you get home for the first few days and if you want to change her diet introduce the new food gradually. If the dog is overweight introduce her gently to exercise to keep her at a healthy weight and avoid overfeeding her.

Establish an exercise routine for the new pet whether she is overweight or not. Exercise keeps a dog healthy both physically and mentally. A well-exercised dog is happy and easy to deal with whereas a dog that lacks exercise gets involved in all types of mischief because she is not tired. Exercise also keeps her from gaining excess weight that can lead to problems related to being overweight.

Some dogs adopted from shelters may have behavioural issues due to poor handling by their former owners. The shelter will let you know which issues to look out for in case you want a dog that happens to have them. Remember no behaviour is too hard to rectify with the right training. Be patient in your training and give consistent commands. Let other family members know which commands you have decided to train your dogs on so that you don’t give her mixed signals which can only confuse her.

The shelter will try their level best to give you a dog that is groomed but they are dealing with many other dogs. To give your new pet a perfect look you might want to take her to a professional groomer to give her a makeover. Also, it is important to take her to a vet you have chosen for her to get a checkup and get a clean bill of health.

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How to Choose the Right Leash and Collar for your Dog

When you think about owning a dog, one of the first things that come to mind is taking the dog for a walk. Taking a dog for a walk is one of the most basic things a dog owner has to do to keep the dog in great shape, and walking needs a leash and a collar. There are many leashes and collars in the market to choose from. So how do you go about choosing?

If your dog is easy and responds well to commands, then a simple leash and collar is all you need. On the other hand, if your dog is not used to going for walks or likes to misbehave, invest in a slip collar. This type of collar allows you to correct the dog’s behaviour if he decides to misbehave. Just give the collar a slight and gentle side nudge. If you are not sure how to do this ask for advice from a professional to avoid hurting the dog.

Sometimes you may feel inclined to take your dog along for sports such as cycling, where the dog will be doing the pulling. In such a case, attach a harness to the collar to avoid hurting the dog around the neck. The harness allows even distribution of pressure around the neck and shoulders. Attaching a harness to the dog’s collar is also ideal for short-faced dogs such as bulldogs to avoid breathing problems. It also comes in handy when you own a dog with a long snout to avoid the collar coming loose.

If you are going to walk your dog at night, it is wise to invest in an illuminated collar and leash for safety. These usually have LED light and reflective material that makes it easy for motorists to spot you and your dog.

Use a retractable leash when training small dogs. This type of leash is 25 to 60 feet and allows you to maintain control of the dog when doing recall training exercises or playing games such as fetch. The dog can roam around a larger radius than with normal leashes but still be under your hold. This type of leash is not ideal for large dogs or stubborn dogs as they can easily break the mechanism inside and therefore break loose and get lost.

As for materials you can use leather leashes which are strong and ideal for large dogs and for training because they are strong and don’t break easily. Just keep them away from puppies to avoid chewing. Other materials include cotton web and nylon web, which are both light and not ideal for large dog breeds but are fine for smaller breeds. Climbing rope is strong and ideal for all breeds because it does not break easily.

When you own more than one dog, you can use a coupler to make any regular leash to make it into two leashes, allowing you to use only one leash instead of two.

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Engineered for aggressive chewers in mind.

Tiny flavor cells are molded into both sides of the Flavorit™ bone so you can fill it with peanut butter, cheese, cream cheese, or any other spreadable treat your dog prefers. The tiny flavor cells hold just enough spread to lure your dog to chew, but not so much that they’re getting so many calories. You can even add a different spreadable treat on each side to up the flavors! No mess because it’s concave design.

Once your dog is done chewing, just run it through the top rack of the dishwasher for a thorough cleaning and it’s ready for the next round of chewing. Or you can use a brush to clean up the leftover food.

Even though it works great with all kinds of spreads, dogs love it on its own too! The Flavorit™ Breath bone is infused with CHLOROPHYLL and MINT which promotes healthy gums and fresh breath. You can literally smell the goodness of mint even inside the packaging! The result is a double-yummy and drool-worthy bone your dog will love even without any spread!

Giving your dog non-edible bones also massages their gums and provides scraping action on their teeth, much like a dental hygienist descaling the plaque from human teeth. Flavorit Breath™ with chlorophyll is not a substitute for chlorophyll supplements or oral care for your dog.

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Tiny flavor cells are molded into both sides of the Flavorit™ bone so you can fill it with peanut butter, cheese, cream cheese, or any other spreadable treat your dog prefers. The tiny flavor cells hold just enough spread to lure your dog to chew, but not so much that they’re getting so many calories. You can even add a different spreadable treat on each side to up the flavors! No mess because it’s concave design.

Once your dog is done chewing, just run it through the top rack of the dishwasher for a thorough cleaning and it’s ready for the next round of chewing. Or you can use a brush to clean up the leftover food. Giving your dog non-edible bones also massages their gums and provides scraping action on their teeth, much like a dental hygienist descaling the plaque from human teeth.

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