Probably getting a dog soon for the first time. Does anyone have any tips and advice to avoid any early mistakes, or just make things easier overall? Or things I need to organise or think about?
Thanks.
Depends on many factors really and if you are getting a puppy or a rescue
Firstly, fair play for going for a rescue!!It's a rescue dog, 5 years old.
It's a rescue dog, 5 years old.
Firstly, fair play for going for a rescue!!
What breed and do you have a background on its history?
What age are you getting and what breed as this will make a big difference in the advice you need?
Most obvious advice is that be prepared for them to change your life massively in a variety of different ways. Research the breed in terms of how easily they are to train, how affected they are by separation anxiety, whether they’re easily crate trained, how their recall is, how much exercise they need, how they are with kids, other dogs etc.
Then look at what you are going to feed them, whether kibble, raw etc. as you’ll be amazed on how many well known brands fill their food full of absolute shit!!
The more research you can do before the better is my advice!I've got a lot to do!
That’s the best choice you’ll ever make in pet ownership.It's a rescue dog, 5 years old.
So sad, he was a beautiful dog & you will have some brilliant memories. The 2 in my avatar were our 1st 2. We lost Clyde on the right suddenly in 2010 when he was 7 and Bonnie when she was 15 1/2 in 2019.Mine too ! Bless him he went over the rainbow a couple of years ago miss him every day
The more research you can do before the better is my advice!
And just remember for those first few weeks to give him some space and let him find his own feet as it is going to be a big change for him.
I also found it fascinating learning about their body language which really helped me with my rescue! Licking lips and yawning means their nervous, sneezing is their way of telling you they’re playing etc.
Good luck and most of all enjoy him!
Just walk your new dog as much as you possibly can. It’s 100% the best way to bond with a new dog. It’s a part of their wolf DNA that’s never left them, moving around in a pack.
Sounds like it will be a smaller dog and you probably won’t be short of people telling you it doesn’t need as much walking. Ignore them. Walk it at least twice a day and as far as you can. Part of getting to know the dog will be learning how much exercise that they’re comfortable with but a couple of miles twice a day is a good starting point or at least a point to aim for.
So sad, he was a beautiful dog & you will have some brilliant memories. The 2 in my avatar were our 1st 2. We lost Clyde on the right suddenly in 2010 when he was 7 and Bonnie when she was 15 1/2 in 2019.
@napolimp get some old towels from a charity shop, you will rarely get home from a walk with a dry spaniel!
This is Max.
Any photos of him to share with us?Thanks, literally haven't noticed any of those actions so far, but he's very relaxed.
1, Get pet insurance. (Most vets recommend petplan)
2, always buy the best quality food, not the cheap multicoloured shite they sell in supermarkets. And vary the diet.
3, they need plenty of walks.
4, they love a fuss
5, socialise your new friend well with other dogs and people
6 Enjoy.
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