1. How would I know my dog is unhappy?
If a dog is unhappy, it could noticed in many ways. Look for laziness, bored facial expressions, unresponsive behaviours etc. At times an unhappy dog may get a bit destructive. So if your dog attacks a cushion or chews a leg of the chair (puppies excluded of course), it is time to take notice.
2. What do I do if the dog is not obedient?
If it just some mischief your dog is up to, then there is not much to worry about. However repeated display of disobedience may be corrected to some reasonable extent by proper training. Obedience training is a complicated activity and should be taken up with someone experienced. Contacting your local kennel could be helpful in this matter.
3. How many times a day should a dog be fed?
It entirely depends on the age, size and the breed of the dog. There are various feeding patterns starting from once a day. Feeding requirement may also vary depending upon the Dog’s daily activities.
4. What are the general observation areas for keeping a dog healthy?
Always try to keep the dog clean, especially its ears, eyes, paw etc; watch for any sign of parasites. Groom regularly and check if the dog has a healthy appetite or not. If not – something might have gone wrong.
5. Should I let a puppy sleep in my bed?
It is not a recommended practice but some people do it anyway. If you do not want to indulge the habit, when the puppy grows up, then probably it is best not to let the practice start in the first place.
6. How does a dog get toilet trained?
It has to be through regular and patient commands and supervision. There are certain chemicals for controlling the behaviours but it should not be difficult even without those. The puppy should be taken out regularly at a particular time and the habit will start setting in slowly. However there will be unwanted situations for sure and those may be treated as your opportunities to correct the behaviour through patient and firm persuasions.
7. Which food is better for a dog? Dry or canned wet?
There is no thumb rule. Try to find which one suits best.
8. Could I serve my dog any homemade food?
It is possible to prepare food for your dog in home. However please consult your vet before doing that.
9. What if a dog eats something edible but undesirable?
Consult a vet without delay. It may not be dangerous but why take chance?
10. What if a dog swallows something non-biodegradable?
There are instances where such things travelled down the intestinal path and went out the system but ideally a vet should be contacted for advice immediately.
11. How serious an operation is neutering?
It is a regular operation and these operations are always executed by vet clinics. So they would be in a position to tell you if there is anything noteworthy in your case.
12. What is microchiping a dog?
Micro chipping a dog is inserting a very small piece of artificial element (a small electronic chip) in the dog’s body which could contain all information about the dog and its owner. The data could be accessed by microchip reader without bothering the dog and thus it serves more like a unique identity.
13. How to tackle bug problem?
You must groom the dog regularly. If there is a bug attack, detailed scrutiny is required more frequently. Look for bugs in all the inaccessible areas, such as paws, under the belly and inside the ears and of course check the coat. Use medicines and powders as prescribed by your vet.
14. How to teach my dog not to bite the lead while walking?
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15. Should I always use a muzzle while out with my dog?
You can if your dog is of an aggressive nature or has a tendency to swallow things. Otherwise it would not be required. The decision depends on the specific behavioural pattern of the dog in question.
16. How to choose the right pet insurance?
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17. How to adopt a dog or a puppy?
Your vet can help you with that. Also there are many agencies and charity organisations who would be happy to advice you on that.