There are many things to take into account and think about when the dream of a little warm puppy comes knocking.
In collaboration with instructors and behaviorists from Powerdog, we have compiled 10 pieces of advice for future dog owners in a small mini guide.
Did you miss part 1? Click here to read it.
Advice 3: Puppy or adult dog?
There is nothing more beautiful than puppies . If you choose to get a puppy, you must be prepared that you will both get an experience of a lifetime and that having a puppy is sometimes really hard. The puppy has to learn everything at all times of the day, and accidents WILL happen inside.
It is easy to underestimate how important the first time with a puppy is. When you bring your puppy home, you should first and foremost give it some time to adjust to its new surroundings. Understand that it may be away from its mother and siblings for the first time. In the first few days with a new puppy, it should be allowed to get to know the family members, smells and sounds of the home, while you calmly and patiently show it where it sleeps, what it is like to wear a collar and leash, and that you urinate outside. Never pressure a puppy to greet people or dogs that it does not want to, but praise it for trying its luck and encourage it to be curious. With a puppy, you have good conditions for it to learn good habits from the start, because you help shape it according to your shared routines.
If you choose to get a young dog or an adult dog that has started its life in another home, it is an advantage to get as much information as possible about the dog and its upbringing before you decide that it should be that dog. Find out how it has been treated before, how it has been trained, and whether it has any special needs. The dog's experiences from the past and any unfortunate experiences with other dogs or strangers can take a long time to change, if at all possible. Always ask whether the dog can be left alone at home, how it feels with people and children and other dogs. If you live in the city, you should also ask whether the dog is used to traffic and noises, and whether it walks reasonably well on a leash. Find out as thoroughly as possible about the dog's background before you choose to get an adult dog, and never choose a dog out of pity.
If you choose a rehoming dog , you can (if it is acquired from a shelter) get a lot of advice and guidance. Otherwise, it is recommended to contact a skilled dog trainer or behaviorist to get the best start with your new dog.
Tip 4: Time for dog
Set aside plenty of time in your calendar from the day you get your dog. It's a good idea to take some time off when you get your dog home – at least a couple of weeks. The dog needs time to get used to the new surroundings and it needs to gradually get used to being alone at home, which is important to spend a lot of time on from the start. Many people underestimate how important it is for a puppy to learn to be alone. And how difficult it is often for puppies to be completely alone at home. Your puppy should never be left alone until it is completely ready for it and calm when you leave it.
It is very normal to have to set aside at least a couple of hours for an adult dog every day. There are the daily walks, which often amount to half an hour in the morning, plus a walk in the afternoon and maybe again before bedtime. All dogs, regardless of breed, should get at least 45-60 minutes of total walk per day in addition to the small pee trips in the morning and evening. Especially in the beginning, a lot of time should be set aside for training the dog and when the dog becomes an adult, it will still need to be trained or given tasks. By far the most dogs shed, so you may also need to use the vacuum cleaner a little more often than you are used to. And if you have a long-haired dog, you should set aside a lot for grooming and perhaps trips to the dog groomer. A long-haired dog should - regardless of whether it is to be kept in full fur or clipped - be taught from the very beginning to be handled on a trimming table, to facilitate the hour-long grooming for the rest of the dog's life.
Tips for starting home alone training : Start by training separation at home. You do this by closing the door to the toilet and when you have to go out with the rubbish or pick up the mail. After that, you can gradually introduce the dog to being alone for less than a minute. Avoid making a big farewell scene, but walk out the door calmly and naturally, so that it becomes a completely normal situation that you are leaving the dog. Give it a few treats before you leave, and return to the dog before it gets nervous that you have been away. Again, avoid making a welcome scene when you come back, but greet the dog quietly. Gradually increase the interval for how long you are away, and vary the time interval so that it does not only become more and more difficult from time to time. Make a plan that says 30 seconds - 15 seconds - 45 seconds - 30 seconds - 1 minute, for example. Think about what you usually do when you have to go out the door, so that there is transparency for your dog when it is going to be alone. Take out the car keys, go out and start the car, turn it off again and go in to the dog. Set aside plenty of time for this training so that the dog gets used to the fact that it is not dangerous to be left behind and that you will always come back.
Powerdog is a gathering place for dedicated instructors and behaviorists.
Here, students are offered many different courses within most dog sports both online and in the premises in Roskilde. The motto behind Powerdog is that dog training should be fun, for everyone! Both the dog and the owner.
The team behind Powerdog covers a wide range, from the family dog to the hardcore competition dog, and they all love to give dog owners new knowledge and understanding of their dogs.
SEE MORE AT POWERDOG.DK
Mini guide - part 2: 10 tips for choosing the best dog for you
There are many things to take into account and think about when the dream of a little warm puppy comes knocking.
In collaboration with instructors and behaviorists from Powerdog, we have compiled 10 pieces of advice for future dog owners in a small mini guide.
Did you miss part 1? Click here to read it.
Advice 3: Puppy or adult dog?
There is nothing more beautiful than puppies . If you choose to get a puppy, you must be prepared that you will both get an experience of a lifetime and that having a puppy is sometimes really hard. The puppy has to learn everything at all times of the day, and accidents WILL happen inside.
It is easy to underestimate how important the first time with a puppy is. When you bring your puppy home, you should first and foremost give it some time to adjust to its new surroundings. Understand that it may be away from its mother and siblings for the first time. In the first few days with a new puppy, it should be allowed to get to know the family members, smells and sounds of the home, while you calmly and patiently show it where it sleeps, what it is like to wear a collar and leash, and that you urinate outside. Never pressure a puppy to greet people or dogs that it does not want to, but praise it for trying its luck and encourage it to be curious. With a puppy, you have good conditions for it to learn good habits from the start, because you help shape it according to your shared routines.
If you choose to get a young dog or an adult dog that has started its life in another home, it is an advantage to get as much information as possible about the dog and its upbringing before you decide that it should be that dog. Find out how it has been treated before, how it has been trained, and whether it has any special needs. The dog's experiences from the past and any unfortunate experiences with other dogs or strangers can take a long time to change, if at all possible. Always ask whether the dog can be left alone at home, how it feels with people and children and other dogs. If you live in the city, you should also ask whether the dog is used to traffic and noises, and whether it walks reasonably well on a leash. Find out as thoroughly as possible about the dog's background before you choose to get an adult dog, and never choose a dog out of pity.
If you choose a rehoming dog , you can (if it is acquired from a shelter) get a lot of advice and guidance. Otherwise, it is recommended to contact a skilled dog trainer or behaviorist to get the best start with your new dog.
Tip 4: Time for dog
Set aside plenty of time in your calendar from the day you get your dog. It's a good idea to take some time off when you get your dog home – at least a couple of weeks. The dog needs time to get used to the new surroundings and it needs to gradually get used to being alone at home, which is important to spend a lot of time on from the start. Many people underestimate how important it is for a puppy to learn to be alone. And how difficult it is often for puppies to be completely alone at home. Your puppy should never be left alone until it is completely ready for it and calm when you leave it.
It is very normal to have to set aside at least a couple of hours for an adult dog every day. There are the daily walks, which often amount to half an hour in the morning, plus a walk in the afternoon and maybe again before bedtime. All dogs, regardless of breed, should get at least 45-60 minutes of total walk per day in addition to the small pee trips in the morning and evening. Especially in the beginning, a lot of time should be set aside for training the dog and when the dog becomes an adult, it will still need to be trained or given tasks. By far the most dogs shed, so you may also need to use the vacuum cleaner a little more often than you are used to. And if you have a long-haired dog, you should set aside a lot for grooming and perhaps trips to the dog groomer. A long-haired dog should - regardless of whether it is to be kept in full fur or clipped - be taught from the very beginning to be handled on a trimming table, to facilitate the hour-long grooming for the rest of the dog's life.
Tips for starting home alone training : Start by training separation at home. You do this by closing the door to the toilet and when you have to go out with the rubbish or pick up the mail. After that, you can gradually introduce the dog to being alone for less than a minute. Avoid making a big farewell scene, but walk out the door calmly and naturally, so that it becomes a completely normal situation that you are leaving the dog. Give it a few treats before you leave, and return to the dog before it gets nervous that you have been away. Again, avoid making a welcome scene when you come back, but greet the dog quietly. Gradually increase the interval for how long you are away, and vary the time interval so that it does not only become more and more difficult from time to time. Make a plan that says 30 seconds - 15 seconds - 45 seconds - 30 seconds - 1 minute, for example. Think about what you usually do when you have to go out the door, so that there is transparency for your dog when it is going to be alone. Take out the car keys, go out and start the car, turn it off again and go in to the dog. Set aside plenty of time for this training so that the dog gets used to the fact that it is not dangerous to be left behind and that you will always come back.
Powerdog is a gathering place for dedicated instructors and behaviorists.
Here, students are offered many different courses within most dog sports both online and in the premises in Roskilde. The motto behind Powerdog is that dog training should be fun, for everyone! Both the dog and the owner.
The team behind Powerdog covers a wide range, from the family dog to the hardcore competition dog, and they all love to give dog owners new knowledge and understanding of their dogs.
SEE MORE AT POWERDOG.DK