I have always loved animals, especially dogs. I have always had a dog and could not imagine my life without one. The unconditional love that they bring into your life is wonderful.
My husband likes to tell this joke:
"Put your wife and your dog in the trunk of your car and drive 100 miles and see which one jumps out giving you kisses when you open the trunk"
All dogs have there own personality, and I believe all dogs can be good dogs. There are no bad dogs , just bad owners. If you treat your dog like he is a family member, and teach him rules and manners, he will be a good dog. I actually treat mine like he is my child and he is a great, I done the same thing with my dog I used to have.
Before You Get A Dog
Before you get a dog , do your research and educate yourself on the type of dog you are wanting to get. For instance, if you are not an active person you will not want to get a Labrador, they are a very high energy dogs and need to be active. Also consider the space you live in, if you have a 750 square foot appartment you are probably not going to want a Great Dane.
How To Properly Discipline Your Dog
I am not a trainer, but I know this works, it worked with my Pitbull (Pitbulls, thats another discussion in itself) and with my chocolate Labrador.
Training should start the day you bring your dog home. ** NEVER HIT, SMACK, OR SPANK YOUR DOG WITH YOUR HAND** when he does something wrong, that will only lead him to think that when a stranger going to pet him he is going to strike him, likely leading to a bite. Instead I use an envlope with a firm voice, and even when they get fully grown all you have to do is raise your voice and show them the envelope.
Potty Training Your Dog
I have never liked the idea of people smearing their dogs noses in their urine or feces. A dog is no different then we are, they can only go so long without using the restroom. I was told by a vet, that a dog can only hold his urine for about an hour when he is one month old, and to add one hour to that every month, until he is one year old. So for most dogs, you just need to be patient and try to get them outside at the right times, and praise them when they go to the restroom outside.
Chewing On Everything
My chocolate lab used to chew on everything. Best way I found to stop this, buy a bunch of differend bones and toys. Then every time your dog starts to chew on the chair legs, you raise your voice tell him no and spank him with an envelope. Then show him what he is supposed to chew on , and praise him when he does.
Dogs respond very well to the tones of our voices. There is no need for cruel or inhumane treatment even when training or disciplining .
Dogs know what we are saying, maybe not all the time, but they know. My husband and I can not say the words alpo, treat, ride, or swimming. We have to spell them or our dog gets so excited. starts doing circles with a huge smile on his face. It is so cute.
I hope this helps someone understand how to be ,and what it means to be a good responsible dog owner. It makes me so sad when people get a puppy and five or six months later take it to the pound. Having a puppy is hard work people , it's like having a child. They depend on you for everything. They require alot of time and attention and if they don't get it they will act out.
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the pup is so cute TARZAN like
Thank you
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This one look at TARZAN with glowing eyes and put TARZAN on edge
LOL
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what a fine looking dog and he's lucky to have you and your husband
Thank you
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One thing I was hoping you'd bring up, is how to teach your puppy to not bark whenever it wants.
So many new dog owners things its cute when the dog barks, they encourage it and giggle and laugh.
When your dog becomes 3 years old, and has been doing that all its life, it can become a real problem later. I just saw an 8th month old chocolate lab today, and it kept barking and wagging its tail non stop, and the owner just blushed and said "yeah, my dog likes to bark".
Yes it can become a problem , and I would train them the same by telling them no in a firm voice and spanking with an envolope, it's all easier if you start when they are a puppy.
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I think there is a lot of truth in the trunk joke - good chuckle!
LOL, he thinks he is a comedian.
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The dog look amazing. Brown colour is perfectly suiting it. We need to have at least that much food for the dog so that he/she does not chew everything :) Keep sharing @halo
Ya he chews all the time, I think it's the Labrador bread. They just chew alot.
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Take the best care of him.
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I am not a pet owner myself but I at least you treat yours with respect
I treat all animals with respect , everyone should.
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Well you should know when you open the trunk your wife is going to kill you! Lol! The dog just happy to see you and freedom! Lol! 😂😂😂
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LOL, I wouldn't kill him, but probably give him a black eye.
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Hahahaha!😂😂😂😂
Aww you're dog is just to cute
Thank you , he is my baby.
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Good advices ) Sometimes our pets are look like we. Is it about your dog too? ;-)
Yes
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I love dogs they're the best thing in life.
I agree.
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I love dog too... it's good to have a dog. Each time when I go home and feel happy that there is "something" waiting me at home :)
Yes, and they are so happy to see us when we get home.
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aww he is adorable,i have a puppy too and made a whole post about him! His name is Milo, good luck on your new adventure!
He is actually 5 now. The pictures were older but the post was to maybe help people wanting a puppy and people with a puppy.
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This is really good advice @halo. There are many people who buy dogs because they are cute and don't realize that the dogs will be more active, shed, or grow larger than their little puppy state.
I've never heard of the envelope discipline, but that seems like a very good way to discourage certain behaviors.
You continue to evolve through your writing @halo. It's fun to see what type of content will come next.
Thank you, I know to many people do this.
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I'm a lab guy as well, they make great hunting dogs and are a good with kids. Have you seen these silver labs they look cool.
No, never seen one this color. He is sooooo cute.
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I am a life long animal lover also halo, for whatever reason my landlord hates dogs. I almost got evicted when I watched my parent's tiny little Dachshund mix for a week. The guy is anti-dog but not anti-animal.
Therefore, I now have 5 cats, 3 raccoons, and a bird. Tada.
So cool , are the raccoons tame? Can you hold them? Do they know their names?
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They are rather tame. Holding.....no. Petting....yes. They love to play with stuffed animals and pingpong balls. BigMama, Nosey, Alpha, and Biter are their names.
Great Danes are actually great dogs for people who want a big dog but live in a small apartment. I have a lot of experience with Danes. Most are very content to be couch potatoes
Also, I have for German shepherds on my bed with me as I write this