Top Key Things You Need To Know Before Owning a Dog

There are great chances that when you started making plans of bringing a dog home you must have gone through some books and blogs about feeding, training as well as caring for your soon-to-be new furry friend. Well if you did, it’s normal and if you didn’t, it’s nothing to beat yourself about.

We will be sharing with you some key things you need to know before owning a dog.

Things You Need To Know Before Owning a Dog

There Will Be a Period of Adjustment

Becoming a new dog parent isn’t an all-rosy task and adapting to a new environment/home may take some time for the pup as well. Both of you will go through an adjustment period during which you’ll occasionally feel a bit uncomfortable and anxious. Stepping out of the house becomes considerably more difficult. Your dog may poop in unexpected places, stress out in unfamiliar circumstances, or feel uneasy when left alone. Dog parents frequently experience remorse as a result. Both the dog parent and the dog will need some time to adjust to one another and establish a routine, but that will pass with time.

Each dog has a unique personality.

You might have gotten a dog because you have seen your friend’s or neighbour’s dog act all cool and nice around every time (having a nice personality) and you may get tempted to believe that all dogs act the same. Well, you’re just about to find out that every dog has got its own personality. It is impossible to fit a dog into a certain mould because each dog has a unique personality and set of interests.

Make sure you conduct some basic study on the characteristics and attributes of each breed before getting your dog. Each dog has a unique style of handling and responding to situations in addition to breed distinctions. Once you get a dog, you’ll see that their personalities aren’t all that dissimilar from our own.

Dogs don’t like altered routines

Dogs literally do not enjoy anything to come between them and their routine schedule. Not only that, but even rearranging the furniture in the house could also be a turn-off for them because that means they have to find a new way of navigating around the house. From their wake-up time to bedtime, dogs enjoy having it monotonous and fixed. If your dog isn’t locked up in some crate, you may find your dog pulling up on your bed if you sleep past the normal wake-up time. Other possible.

They Poo frequently during walks

Taking walks with your dog is not only healthy for both you and your dog but also serves as a way of solidifying the bond between you both. The sad thing that you may not know as a new dog owner is the rate at which dogs tend to defecate while taking walks. To manage this, endeavour to carry some poop bags when you’re taking your dog on a walk. Just take as much as possible because you may have your dog squat over 5 spots in a walk session.

They’re Careless Near the Food Bowl

Some dogs are extremely sloppy than others when it comes to this. Some dog parents put rubber mats under their water bowls for them because of this. Although it’s not typical, not every dog is a complete mess when it comes to food and drink.  Some dogs leave up to a -foot trail of dribble behind them, after drinking.

They Constantly Lick Their Genitalia.

Just like licking their wounds, dogs also lick their genitals even immediately after a poop. Although it could pass as normal behaviour, make sure to reach out to the veterinarian once the licking becomes excessive.

Dogs Shed their fur anywhere

Shedding is a very normal phenomenon for dogs regardless of the breed. Moreso, some dog breeds shed more than others so if you’re looking to get a dog that sheds less, you may have to read this post we made on shedding. It would be very optimistic of you to assume that simply because your dog has short hair, you won’t have to bother about shedding.

You should expect to find dog hair in your pockets, on your mirror, and even in the oven. It will spread everywhere. There are several clever techniques that can help you pick up all that loose fur if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Dogs will always try to understand us

We know that dogs are considered man’s best friend but before they can become that, they need to fully understand us. If you notice your dog staring at you, don’t be alarmed; watching us is a large part of what they do. They observe us and are familiar with our habits just as well as we are. They can tell when you need to eat when you need to go to work, and when you need to take a stroll, and they will act accordingly.

 Persistent love

Another way that dogs prove to be man’s greatest friend. You will always be loved by your dog. regardless of your disposition, appearance, or jokes’ corniness. Your dog regards you as the most admirable being on the planet.

They may get bored with their toys

You might have spent close to a fortune on those toys you packed for your dog at the pet shop and probably expect your dog to enjoy playing with it all day as long as the toy is in good condition. Well, that is not the case sometimes. Our pets experience boredom with the same old things just like we do.

They had that amazing blue ball a few months back, right? Not as fascinating as it once was. Try rotating your dog’s toys to keep them interesting. Give them a limited number of toys to play with at once, and switch them out every week. Play some interactive games to make them even more fun. As soon as you begin to interact with their toy, it becomes once more the most fascinating thing in the world.