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They will also start on heartworm and flea/tick medication. The vet will examine your pup to make sure they’re growing well, and that they’re otherwise healthy. You’ll make another vet visit at six months to have your dog spayed or neutered. At this time, the vet normally speaks with you about how things are going with regard to housebreaking, training, and socialization.
Training your dog to follow basic commands builds a positive relationship with her and helps ensure her safety. Keep a pet mini pig in your home only if it has first been house-trained by its breeder, or accept the challenge of house-training yourself. But beware – even the tamest domesticated mini pigs can’t shake off their playfully-destructive instincts. They mean no harm when they break into cupboards or topple houseplants.
We love her already.My last dog was adopted from a shelter,she passed away over a year ago. When she came in the foyer, she looked around and made a running leap for the sofa, she was home. When going outdoors remember to keep your new dog on a leash at all times. When in a new environment some dogs will have a tendency to try and run away or escape. And since dogs can dig under or jump over fences don’t leave your dog unsupervised in the yard.
(With that said, the dog shouldn’t remain in his crate all the time. Rewarding the dog positively in this manner teaches him that you’re always watching, you have opinions about his behavior, and you notice his good choices even more than his mistakes. A dog who is convinced that this is true will likely work hard for your time and attention by behaving as well as possible.
