This is something all new dog owners should\r\nexpect to deal with, and while it may sound like common sense, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s\r\nunfortunately something that too many new dog parents are shocked by. Puppies,\r\nmuch like human babies, do not know that there is an \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcofficial\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 toilet zone.\r\nThey will not understand that they need to go outside to a specific area when nature\r\ncalls, and so you must be prepared for extra cleaning (and often of the rather\r\nrepugnant kind) and deodorizing when a new puppy arrives. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Here training will be key and your new family member will need to be taught where to go toilet and how to let you know that they need to go. And even if your dog picks this up very quickly and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re extremely vigilant, there will still be accidents and you need to clean up after them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Again, very similar to human babies,\r\npuppies use their teeth and mouths to explore the new world around them and are\r\nextremely hungry as puppies are growing fast. Those two factors together mean\r\nthat anything precious or that could potentially be dangerous for your puppy to\r\ningest needs to be kept out of reach. And if there is anything around that you\r\ndon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want your dog to eat or turn into their next favorite chew toy, you need\r\nto train them not to touch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Your new puppy might not understand this at first, so it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s always a good idea to simply keep things out of the way, because dogs can be a little mischievous and your breakfast sausages and bacon may be just a little too tempting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s be honest here. Dogs often,\r\nespecially during their formative years and under certain circumstances, make\r\nlots of irritating noises. The two that rank highest on the annoyance chart are\r\nwhining and barking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you have had human children who have\r\never tried nagging you to do something or because they want or need something,\r\nyou\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll understand how irritating and frustrating a dog who constantly whines\r\ncan be. The only difference is, their whining is less intelligible. Generally,\r\nthey whine when they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re trying to communicate that they need something. In the\r\nearlier stages of dog ownership, though, it can be difficult understanding\r\nexactly what they want.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Dogs are very sociable pack animals. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s\r\nvery much the case across different breeds. However, some dogs are needier than\r\nothers. As much as you love your new family member, it can be incredibly\r\nannoying when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve just spent the best part of a couple of hours playing with\r\nthem and then you sit down to watch your favorite Netflix show and they still\r\nwant more of your time and attention. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s something you need to be prepared\r\nfor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not careful with your dog\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s\r\ntraining and how long you leave them for each time, your dog could develop\r\nseparation anxiety, which can take a lot of hard work and patience to correct\r\nand treat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Dogs, from the smallest to the biggest,\r\nfrom the youngest to the oldest need regular and consistent exercise. The\r\namount they need will depend on their species, age, health and personality.\r\nClearly though, if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going to struggle to meet the demands of your new\r\ncanine family member, you should give some serious thought as to whether a dog\r\nis right for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no shame in admitting that before\r\nit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s too late. It would be wrong, however, to get yourself a dog, knowing it\r\nneeds a certain amount of exercise that you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t provide it. When dogs don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t\r\nget enough exercise, it leads to other problems. A bored dog is not only a\r\nstressed and unhappy dog but is also a dog that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s more likely to misbehave and\r\nchew at things and destroy things he or she shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Dogs are expensive animals to own and look\r\nafter. Have you really considered all the costs involved? Even if you have\r\nenough money to pay the breeder for your new puppy, or the adoption fee from\r\nthe rescue centre you opt for, have you budgeted for things like food, vets,\r\nvaccinations, licence (if you need it), microchipping, spaying\/castrating,\r\nkennelling (for those times when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re on holiday and can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t take your beloved\r\nanimal with you)? If you haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t and can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t afford all of the different costs involved,\r\nyou\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll not be able to provide the level of care and lifestyle a dog deserves.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Many new dog owners have a very rose-tinted\r\nview of life with a pet and think it will be all cuddles on the sofa, walks in\r\nthe park and fun, fun, fun. The truth is, while that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all possible, it doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t\r\ncome about at the snap of your fingers. It takes a lot of hard work. There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a\r\nreason why the saying is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153remember a dog is for life, not just for Christmas\u00e2\u20ac\u009d,\r\nbecause dog ownership should be seen as a lifelong commitment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Being persistent, patient and researching different techniques are all vital components of effective dog training. You also need to make sure that you have the right temperament. Dogs won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t respond well to someone who is very aggressive, that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s true. On the other side of the spectrum, they also won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t respond well to someone who is too wishy-washy in their approach and you could end up with a very unruly, naughty adult dog on your hands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This is an all too common problem. Your children want a dog and promise to look after him or her properly, to take responsibility for the feeding, exercise and all of the general care. You think \u00e2\u20ac\u0153it will teach them about responsibility\u00e2\u20ac\u009d so agree. Even if they start off with good intentions, so often you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re having to do all the hard work because they won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s just another thing to consider.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Bringing a dog into the family can be an incredibly magical and enriching experience. However, failure to prepare yourself for the above could see it become a living nightmare. So be prepared. Consider the worst that could happen and be aware of all the things that you will have to contend with. Once you are sure that you can cope with the very worst that life as a new dog-parent can throw at you, only then should you take the next step and start to consider which type of dog is right for your family, where you should get it from and then you need to plan for its arrival and the essential training required to help ensure your new furry family member becomes a happy, well adjusted and well behaved dog that you adore and can be proud of.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Over the next few weeks and months will continue on this series on new dog ownership and bring you all the info you need to know. Sign up to our free, natural pet care e-newsletter<\/a> today and follow us on Facebook <\/a>and Instagram <\/a>to ensure you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t miss a step.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In part 3 of our series, we look at why having a well-trained dog is so important<\/a> and is the key to a happy, healthy dog …<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"\/unitedkingdom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/Dog-urine.jpg\")
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Constant Need for Attention<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Need for Exercise<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Consider the Various Costs Involved<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Fooling Yourself that it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Easy<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nKids Want Their Own Dog But Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Put the Work In<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n