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Naomi r
I'm 13 years old and I'm getting a puppy in 7 weeks time. It is a boxer puppy. We haven't prepared or anything yet because we have over almost 2m to do so but I feel like now is the best time to get ready for him because it will be hectic when i get him. What can I do to prepare? I havent got anything ready at the moment so what should i buy for Him? My house is a bit messy and dirty at the mement so what can I do to clean to puppy proofe my house? I dont want him to die of eating something! And, i have a 12 year old brothr who I REALLY hate and i dont want him to hurt my puppy like he does to our 7 month old kitten! What can I say to Nathan to make him learn that it is a living thing and that he can't hurt our pets? mom tells him off when he hurts the cat but he just keeps doing it anyway and dad doesn't care he just laughs. dont think my family is bad though!
thanks
Answer
You first want to start by cleaning up the house. Make sure you have a place for his kennel and food and water dish. If there are any electrical cords exposed try to hide them as best as you can. Any foods that are near the floor such as stored box foods should be moved above the counters. Any cleaning products should be out of reach as well as plants. Many plants are toxic to dogs. Second you need to get a large enough kenel for crate training, a cushion for the kennel, dishes, leash, collar, chew toys, sleeking brush, and a highly digestible food. By highly digestible I mean a meat product should be the first ingredient. I would recommend Innova Evo but if your family is on a budget you should try Maximum Nutrition from Walmart. It is cheaper than most pet foods but is a much much better quality. You will also need to make a list of things to accomplish at the vet such as Rabies, Parvo, and Distemper vaccinations, heartworm testing, and spay or neutering. These are just the basics. You may also want to consider getting your dog micro chiped. It's only $17.50 if you get the Home Again brand. You also need to consider a flea, tick, and heartworm preventative. I would recommend Revolution because it's an all in one treatment and cheaper than getting two different treatments. You may want to do some research on the breed and on crate training and obedience training. You will definetly have your work cut out but it's well worth it in the end.
You first want to start by cleaning up the house. Make sure you have a place for his kennel and food and water dish. If there are any electrical cords exposed try to hide them as best as you can. Any foods that are near the floor such as stored box foods should be moved above the counters. Any cleaning products should be out of reach as well as plants. Many plants are toxic to dogs. Second you need to get a large enough kenel for crate training, a cushion for the kennel, dishes, leash, collar, chew toys, sleeking brush, and a highly digestible food. By highly digestible I mean a meat product should be the first ingredient. I would recommend Innova Evo but if your family is on a budget you should try Maximum Nutrition from Walmart. It is cheaper than most pet foods but is a much much better quality. You will also need to make a list of things to accomplish at the vet such as Rabies, Parvo, and Distemper vaccinations, heartworm testing, and spay or neutering. These are just the basics. You may also want to consider getting your dog micro chiped. It's only $17.50 if you get the Home Again brand. You also need to consider a flea, tick, and heartworm preventative. I would recommend Revolution because it's an all in one treatment and cheaper than getting two different treatments. You may want to do some research on the breed and on crate training and obedience training. You will definetly have your work cut out but it's well worth it in the end.
How can I tame my dogs anxiety?
Jen O
I got my dog (beagle) as a teen while living with my parents. When we would have to leave him alone there,he was fine. However,when I moved out,he's had really bad seperation anxiety. I lived in an apartment for a year-he was so loud all of the time,and kept scratching the door up,I ended up having to take him to my parents during the day. This continued for a year.
Now that I live in a house,and I'm not as concerned as I was about the noise,I've been trying to leave him alone again. He's torn up blinds,eaten hardwood floor,chewed the front door knob,etc (pretty much anything he can get ahold of,he chews up). I've tried a kennel,but he seems to freak out more when he's in there and I feel bad. I have also tried using a Kong as a distraction,but he doesnt even really touch it unless I'm there. At first,I knew it was probably just a new place kind of thing...but I introduced both the apartment and house gradually. I also have made a point not to leave him alone too long initially (1/2 hr,1 or 2 hrs).
Is there anything someone can suggest? I would hate to restrict him to a kennel,but will have to if it continues.
Answer
Separation anxiety is really tough to manage, especially when it has been as long-standing as it has been with this little guy.
You can try behavior modification, exercising him with a long, bracing jog in the morning before you leave, and consult an animal behaviorist, and my guess is that you'll need to do all of that, plus put him on some meds. An excellent animal behaviorist who has several articles on the vet school website and who has published several books is Dr.Nicholas Dodman of Tufts Veterinary School. He's world renowned in is field and his books should be in your public library. Definitely look at the articles he has written (many are on the web) and check his books. He has some excellent ideas.
For the short term, leave the TV on for distraction, try to arrange for someone to come over during the middle part of the day to break up the day for him - like a dog walking service, to take him for a good run and give him a treat. One other thing you might do (but consult a behaviorist first) is get a second dog so he is not so alone during the day.
The bottom line, however, is that your dog is very, very anxious and the best thing you can do is relieve his anxiety. Just like people who have anxiety that requires medication, the same holds for dogs. For some dogs, no matter what else you employ, they still need medication to help relieve their stress and anxiety.
We adopted a dog who was anxious and after many unsuccessful attempts to comfort her with affection, attention, support, etc., we ended up seeing an animal behaviorist and after consultation with Dr. Dodman and one of his colleagues, our vet now now prescribes citalopram for her. It has been life-changing. It takes sometimes as long as 6-8 weeks for a full effect, depending on which medication they use, but she is sweet, content, affectionate, and a truly happy, relaxed girl, even when she is left alone.
The medications used for anxiety in a dog are the same medication used for humans and can be obtained at the regular pharmacy for much less than at the vet. Ask your vet for a prescription. Our dog is on citalopram, which is on the Walmart $4 list - it costs $4 month or $10 for a 3 month supply.
Unfortunately, until you get this under control, you will need to keep him crated or perhaps leave him off at your mom's. I would spend a couple of days reading Dr. Dodman's articles and those chapters in his books that deal with anxiety and then have a heart to heart with your vet. When our vet called down to Tufts, the staff there were very helpful in giving him dosage guidance for another of our dogs.
Separation anxiety is really tough to manage, especially when it has been as long-standing as it has been with this little guy.
You can try behavior modification, exercising him with a long, bracing jog in the morning before you leave, and consult an animal behaviorist, and my guess is that you'll need to do all of that, plus put him on some meds. An excellent animal behaviorist who has several articles on the vet school website and who has published several books is Dr.Nicholas Dodman of Tufts Veterinary School. He's world renowned in is field and his books should be in your public library. Definitely look at the articles he has written (many are on the web) and check his books. He has some excellent ideas.
For the short term, leave the TV on for distraction, try to arrange for someone to come over during the middle part of the day to break up the day for him - like a dog walking service, to take him for a good run and give him a treat. One other thing you might do (but consult a behaviorist first) is get a second dog so he is not so alone during the day.
The bottom line, however, is that your dog is very, very anxious and the best thing you can do is relieve his anxiety. Just like people who have anxiety that requires medication, the same holds for dogs. For some dogs, no matter what else you employ, they still need medication to help relieve their stress and anxiety.
We adopted a dog who was anxious and after many unsuccessful attempts to comfort her with affection, attention, support, etc., we ended up seeing an animal behaviorist and after consultation with Dr. Dodman and one of his colleagues, our vet now now prescribes citalopram for her. It has been life-changing. It takes sometimes as long as 6-8 weeks for a full effect, depending on which medication they use, but she is sweet, content, affectionate, and a truly happy, relaxed girl, even when she is left alone.
The medications used for anxiety in a dog are the same medication used for humans and can be obtained at the regular pharmacy for much less than at the vet. Ask your vet for a prescription. Our dog is on citalopram, which is on the Walmart $4 list - it costs $4 month or $10 for a 3 month supply.
Unfortunately, until you get this under control, you will need to keep him crated or perhaps leave him off at your mom's. I would spend a couple of days reading Dr. Dodman's articles and those chapters in his books that deal with anxiety and then have a heart to heart with your vet. When our vet called down to Tufts, the staff there were very helpful in giving him dosage guidance for another of our dogs.
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