As an experienced dog owner, I know how important it is to know what you must do and what you must not do when owning a dog for the first time.
Here are some things you need to know about dog ownership:
When choosing a dog, be sure to carefully check that its eyes, ears, nose, mouth, buttocks, and limbs are healthy. Moreover, it is best to choose a dog that is more than 2 months old and can adapt well to the new environment.
Be sure to vaccinate your dog. Before he is one year old, he needs three doses of multiple vaccines and one shot of rabies vaccine. After that, regular doses of multiple vaccines and rabies vaccines are required every year.
Be sure to deworm the dog. Internal deworming is done every three months, and in vitro deworming is done every month. The specific frequency can be adjusted according to the dog's outing.
Be sure to apply for a dog license for your dog. Before handling it, you need to get vaccinated first, prepare relevant materials in accordance with local policies, and then handle it according to the process. After that, regular annual inspections are also required.
It is also very important to walk the dog every day. Be sure to walk your dog on a leash and make sure you walk your dog at least once a day. For dogs under 3 months old, it is best not to take them out for walking.
In terms of training, dogs can be trained to go to the toilet at fixed points. Puppies are the best training period, and it will be a lot easier to train to go to the toilet at a fixed point. Be patient and give your dog positive encouragement during training.
Regular disinfection is also essential. After walking the dog, the dog may be contaminated with bacteria, so it is necessary to disinfect it regularly. For small things such as water basins, food bowls, toys, etc., they should be disinfected at least once a week;For large items such as kennels and kennels, they should be disinfected at least once a month.
When it comes to body care, groom, bathe, nail trim and ear cleaning are the time to groom, bathe, trim and clean your dog's ears regularly.
At the same time, there are some things that must not be done:
1. Long-term leash or cage breeding: Proper cage breeding can reduce the separation anxiety of dogs, and can also be used to correct bad behavior of dogs. But don't keep the dog on a leash or cage for a long time, otherwise the dog will have anxiety and depression.
2. Overfeeding: Regular and quantitative feeding every day is OK, especially after neutering dogs are more likely to be obese, do not overeat, and go out more activities.
3. Frequent cleaning: Frequent bathing will destroy the dog's own barrier and induce problems such as disease. It is okay to take a shower once every 20 days or so, and it can be judged according to the weather and going out.
4. Beating and scolding corporal punishment: When training dogs, it is necessary to apply both soft and hard, and must not blindly beat and scold dogs, which will make dogs rebellious.
5. Climb up and down: Especially for dogs with short legs like corgi, often climbing up and down will cause damage to the dog's spine, which may seriously cause paralysis of the dog.
6. Don't walk the dog: The dog will become timid and depressed at home for a long time, and the immunity will also decrease, so you can only rely on dismantling the house and yelling to release the pressure.
7. Shaving: Do not shave healthy dogs, which will increase the risk of disease, especially in summer, and the sun may also cause sunburn.
8. Use products with excessive flavor flavor: The dog's sense of smell is extremely sensitive, and it does not like irritating smells.