Caring for your Small Dog

Caring for your Small Dog

by Calvin Wapasa

Owning a small dog really isn't that much different to owning a large one. However, owners need to make a few adjustments to best meet their small dog's needs. Illustrated below are some points you will need to consider for the daily requirements for a tiny breed of dog.

Feeding the dog:

You must consider the size of the food you buy them from the grocery store as they won't be able to eat the normal type of food ordinarily purchased for a regular size pooch. Buying a kibble for example must take into consideration the size of their jaw so a smaller one will be required which you may not find in just any store. It is also recommended to offer the Lilliputian canines some canned soft foods.

Methods of containing them:

It is easy for them to run around and go to the toilet outside providing the area is secure isn't it? Smaller dogs are much more nimble that larger dogs and what might be a secure environment for one is not necessarily for the other. It may seem bizarre but it has been know for very large birds to actually take tiny dogs from their gardens. An answer to this might be to have a fully enclosed run or area for them to run around in.

Getting your pet to obey your commands:

Though teaching larger dogs is as easy or as hard as their tinier counterparts, according to pet experts, it is common to find the diminutive canines are thoroughly smothered to be taught any discipline. Small dogs don't think any differently to their larger cousins and believe they are part of the pack where you are their leader but if you show signs of weakness they will start ruling you. Getting them house trained is just as important too even though their mess might not be as great, this is still an important issue that must be dealt with. According to dog experts, let the dog work for you so that he understands and identifies your demands and rules. If you can train your dog to perform small tricks and other normal things like fetching a stick for example you can then provide them with a small treat afterwards.

His appearance:

Small dog care includes some special grooming needs you'll need to keep in mind. One such specific need for a minuscule pet is that he needs more frequent nail trimming than his larger counterpart since he hardly walks or runs on uneven surfaces which would have naturally shaped up his nails. As they are eating more canned food, their teeth will need to be brushed more regularly (at least twice per week) to eliminate unwanted and harmful deposits. As is evident from the above, caring for a small dog is very much the same for any dog of any size. While each requirement may seem small and insignificant, but when you do it with earnestness, it can make a huge difference in the way you keep a dog. - 20511

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Title: Caring for your Small Dog
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