re: Resources needed: Just bought my first dog

If an Asian comments on how cute your dog is, thats code for it looks delicious

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If an Asian comments on how cute your dog is, thats code for it looks delicious

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Stay away from nail salons. Got it. Guess the weekly visit to the rub n tug is out

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Thanks. The breeder is in Dallas and the food she uses is something she gets locally. Wife said she doesn’t think we have it here but I’ll look into it. It can be ordered. Idk what it is but I find it odd that it’d be something I can’t find around here somewhere

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There are some foods that tend to be more regional there are also foods that used to be hard to find outside of feed and seed stores but Chewy carries most everything available.


Chewy also has some great crate and matching beds for really good prices. I always start my puppies in a smaller crate, the one that fits them as an adult sometimes gives them too much room and they will pee and poop in the corner. The brand I found to be a great value from Chewy was Frisco and they have beds that fit into them perfectly that you can buy as a combo.

Crates they have all different sizes

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While a human sees bars and a prison cell, the dog thinks "this is my personal space" and the dog charishes it.

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Especially when they are puppies putting a blanket over it tends to calm them, though it freaks some pups out because they don't feel connected to the rest of the pack.

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OT history requires you give it a queer name and post pics of you and your dog in the tub.

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Do I need to wear a costume that looks like it & have figurines made?

If it's a puppy, keep it on the same food that he/she is on from where they come from.

Training - plenty online resources or google dog trainers in your area.

Supplies - literally go to a petsmart or amazon and anything you can imagine is available.

Get a crate, puppy pads. Have the dog sleep in the crate and I've always had success with the crate training method to help with potty training as well.

ENjoy!

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Training

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Let the dog be a dog. Good grief.

I have a Cane Corso, so it’s probably a little different. First of all, screw Crate training. I have a Guard dog for a reason. What good is it, if he’s in a Crate? How is he going to deter someone from entering my property in a cage? I know people that make them sleep in the Crate. He’s in my bed, with the gf (no pics). I assure you, you don’t want to pop in and startle him, lol. I have him on a mix of raw/kibble. A lot of protein, bone and necessary fats. Training for smaller dogs is pretty easy with a food reward platform. Always be the leader. Dogs are generally very intuitive and will follow your direction as they grow. I got my Cane Corso professional training, because with a big dog that can react to triggers, you want to be able to control their behavior with a word. If you walk up to him, with your dogs on a leash and I give a command , he’ll sit alert in front of me. If I give that one word command, it’s go time. If you have a 9-5 job, away from the home, and you don’t feel comfortable with he/she outside, then a crate will control them. Regardless, they offer unconditional love and affection and you’ll be amazed at how many new friends you’ll make because of your dog. Good luck!

Love and spend time with you dog. I have one that I'm pretty sure won't make it to the weekend.
22 months ago vet gave him 6 months, I've lost 10 pounds on walks with him since then. We had a mile walk yesterday afternoon with my wife and our other dog. When it was time to go to bed, he had trouble walking.