a family member moved in because of economic times and she brought her year old small dog (don't know the breed) with her.
Just yesterday she went on a trip and left the puppy here alone. So not only is the puppy still a bit unfamiliar with his new home but his owner decided to leave him here while my sister and I go to school and my parents go to work
any advice on how to get him adjusted. He seems to need alot of attention though
Just yesterday she went on a trip and left the puppy here alone. So not only is the puppy still a bit unfamiliar with his new home but his owner decided to leave him here while my sister and I go to school and my parents go to work
any advice on how to get him adjusted. He seems to need alot of attention though
just give him lots of love and some warm stuff or old toys that smell like its owner hope i helped :D
lot of hugs try to do everything with them together so they get use to one another and associate the other dog with good things
Many people assume that unless it's the vet's office or an obedience class, a dog is not welcome. Not so! Your dog doesn't have to be a prisoner in your home, bored and lonely, until your return. A change of scenery does you both good. Whether it's looking out the car window or accompanying you into stores on everyday errands, your dog will enjoy your companionship. Basic obedience training can provide the manners, gentle socialization and composure for your dog to be welcome in many places. Malamutes, a breed that tends to be aggressive to other canines and other small pets, benefits greatly from early socialization to other animals, particularly dogs and people. Whereas most Malamutes love almost every person they meet, they are not always so good with other canines and cats. Socialization can help. Some Malamutes will never be fond of strange dogs, but can learn to behave properly on leash and tolerate them. Unless you've had a snarlying snapping dog aggressive Malamute you wanted to take somewhere, you can't appreciate the value of early socialization and positive early experiences. Wouldn't it be wonderful to live in France where many neighborhood bistros wecome pets? Perhaps some day!7 Puppies!
The first step, since you will not be able to take your dog in every establishment you visit, must be a well-behaved car rider. He must be able to wait patiently for your return without barking, crying or destroying. With a new puppy, begin slowly with short trips and ALWAYS be aware of the weather. Even on a cool day the sun can be much too hot for a dog waiting in a vehicle, and a very cold day can be too cold for even a Malamute puppy that lives indoors. Give him a secure place to sit if you don't use a crate. I've used a fairly deep cardboard box with a small blanket for him to rest in between stops. This keeps the puppy out from under your feet. Never leave a very young puppy alone, but as he gets older, you can let him wait for you for short periods depending on how reliable he seems to be. Leave him something to do - a chewy, toy and his blanket - and remove anything dangerous he could eat or get into (like packages or groceries!). Check on him after 5 minutes the first few times and park where you can see the car. Be aware that dogs can be stolen from cars. Always lock doors and keep window openings too small for someone to reach inside. Never park in isolated areas. Using good judgment is imperative. Some places are just not good places to leave your dog in the car - malls, large parking lots, bad neighborhoods - no matter the weather. Parking where you can see the car at a strip mall or with lots of pedestrian traffic is usually safer. Still, if you have any reservations, leave your pet home. A dog that is a well behaved passenger in the car can begin to expand his knowledge of the human world.
A friendly, well-behaved dog can be welcome in virtually hundreds of places, only limited by your lifestyle, imagination, and interest in bringing him. The best time to begin socializing your pup to different places is when it is very young and had it's first set of puppy shots. You don't need to wait for the entire set of shots however. If you are careful, he has enough immunity to be taken places other dogs do not frequent often. A puppy is cute and irresistible. You can bring a large breed puppy more places than a full grown adult so start young. Once the dog is full grown, more people will balk at having him around no matter how well-behaved. With smaller breeds you have a larger window of opportunity. Carry small treats with you to give to people that greet your puppy. (He will think strangers are wonderful! and use those treats for rewarding a Malamute that makes friendly overtures to other dogs too).
clipart of man walking a dog
After a full set of vaccinations, when housebreaking is reliably underway, and the puppy walks without balking or pulling on lead, you're ready to really begin serious socialization for your puppy. Your dog is the ambassador for all dogs that come after him, you he needs to be at his best. Be sure your dog is clean and brushed. Always use a leash and clean up after him if he has an accident. Some breeds shed incredibly at certain times of the year and it would be inconsiderate to leave behind tufts of hair for someone else to sweep up. If the dog has any unsightly skin conditions, clear them up first. Bitches in season, dogs being treated for parasites or chronic illness, or dogs unhealthy in any way, should stay home or wait in the car, as well as dogs with aggression problems. A short lead gives you the best control going in buildings, and never allow your dog to put paws on counters or persons unless asked. If someone wants to pet your puppy, ask him to sit first. A puppy should be learning to sit, down, stay and walk nicely on lead - the best place to start learning this is a puppy class or beginning obedience class - and the class gives your pup another opportuni
The first step, since you will not be able to take your dog in every establishment you visit, must be a well-behaved car rider. He must be able to wait patiently for your return without barking, crying or destroying. With a new puppy, begin slowly with short trips and ALWAYS be aware of the weather. Even on a cool day the sun can be much too hot for a dog waiting in a vehicle, and a very cold day can be too cold for even a Malamute puppy that lives indoors. Give him a secure place to sit if you don't use a crate. I've used a fairly deep cardboard box with a small blanket for him to rest in between stops. This keeps the puppy out from under your feet. Never leave a very young puppy alone, but as he gets older, you can let him wait for you for short periods depending on how reliable he seems to be. Leave him something to do - a chewy, toy and his blanket - and remove anything dangerous he could eat or get into (like packages or groceries!). Check on him after 5 minutes the first few times and park where you can see the car. Be aware that dogs can be stolen from cars. Always lock doors and keep window openings too small for someone to reach inside. Never park in isolated areas. Using good judgment is imperative. Some places are just not good places to leave your dog in the car - malls, large parking lots, bad neighborhoods - no matter the weather. Parking where you can see the car at a strip mall or with lots of pedestrian traffic is usually safer. Still, if you have any reservations, leave your pet home. A dog that is a well behaved passenger in the car can begin to expand his knowledge of the human world.
A friendly, well-behaved dog can be welcome in virtually hundreds of places, only limited by your lifestyle, imagination, and interest in bringing him. The best time to begin socializing your pup to different places is when it is very young and had it's first set of puppy shots. You don't need to wait for the entire set of shots however. If you are careful, he has enough immunity to be taken places other dogs do not frequent often. A puppy is cute and irresistible. You can bring a large breed puppy more places than a full grown adult so start young. Once the dog is full grown, more people will balk at having him around no matter how well-behaved. With smaller breeds you have a larger window of opportunity. Carry small treats with you to give to people that greet your puppy. (He will think strangers are wonderful! and use those treats for rewarding a Malamute that makes friendly overtures to other dogs too).
clipart of man walking a dog
After a full set of vaccinations, when housebreaking is reliably underway, and the puppy walks without balking or pulling on lead, you're ready to really begin serious socialization for your puppy. Your dog is the ambassador for all dogs that come after him, you he needs to be at his best. Be sure your dog is clean and brushed. Always use a leash and clean up after him if he has an accident. Some breeds shed incredibly at certain times of the year and it would be inconsiderate to leave behind tufts of hair for someone else to sweep up. If the dog has any unsightly skin conditions, clear them up first. Bitches in season, dogs being treated for parasites or chronic illness, or dogs unhealthy in any way, should stay home or wait in the car, as well as dogs with aggression problems. A short lead gives you the best control going in buildings, and never allow your dog to put paws on counters or persons unless asked. If someone wants to pet your puppy, ask him to sit first. A puppy should be learning to sit, down, stay and walk nicely on lead - the best place to start learning this is a puppy class or beginning obedience class - and the class gives your pup another opportuni