These are just some of the topics I can discuss with you:
“How do I correct bad behavior such as aggression, biting, chewing and barking?”
“Picking the right food: Raw? Wet? Dry? Commercial or homemade? Supplements?”
Are you ready for a dog?
- Do you have enough space in your house/yard and time to groom, play, train and walk?
- Does your lease or HOA allow pets? Up to what size?
- Will your finances allow for proper care including shots, spay/neuter, flea/heartworm protection, emergencies…?
- Need pet insurance? Which one?
How do you pick the right dog for your family?
- Some dogs protect, some need tons of exercise, some are great with kids-which breed is right for you?
- Do you have allergies?
- Want a dog to exercise with or more of a couch potato?
- Puppy or adult? Purebred or mixed breed? Rescue shelter or breeder and how to pick one?
Pet proofing your home, yard and garage and getting ready to bring the new dog home:
- What is poisonous: plants, foods and chemicals?
- Is the yard secure and safe? Removed all choking hazards? Ponds and fountains secured?
- Should I crate train? What size and what to put in it?
- Why and how should a schedule be set for you and the dog?
- “What are the proper items that should be on our shopping list before we bring our new dog home?”
- “What are the best grooming tools for my particular dog breed? Do I need to brush teeth? Is human shampoo safe?”
- “How should I introduce my new pet to the rest of the family?”
- “What activities can we do with the dog? What is agility? Skijoring? Canine disc? Lure coursing?”
- “How do we find a good doggie day care, a dog walker or a boarding kennel?”
- “What is the best way to introduce the dog to the car, and to rides in it?”
- “What toys are the most durable and appropriate for our size dog?”
- “Is a collar, body harness, or head halter the best choice?”
- “What are the basics of training a puppy?
- “My dog is getting older-what should I watch for? “Should I change foods?”
- “What is the proper health care regime for my particular breed of dog? Holistic or conventional?”
- “Is rawhide bad for my dog? Raw bones? Human food treats?”
- “I want to learn how to show my dog – where do I start?”
I can help you with all of these questions and more.
