what would you need when you have a large dog?

Question

I don't really know what this breed needs. I just know that he needs a collar and a leash and food. What else? And do you have one that is already house trained? How do you house train them?

Answer 1

Basically a bigger buget, they cost more than small dogs. Every thing is bigger ie bowls leash poop etc. Some people would recommed a large fenced yard, but that isn't really necessary if you are willing to walk dog 3x daily. I have a Greyhound (highly recommend especially if this is your first large dog) and live in a townhouse that will not allow fences. We walk him 3x every day and go at least a 1/2 mile. Takes 20-30 minutes. Get a rescue Greyhound save one of 20,000 dogs that are put to sleep each year.

Answer 2

So, what breed are we talking about here? There are lots of large breed dogs.

ANY dog needs the following items, aside from what you've listed:
A crate and/or a bed
Toys (lots, of lots of different varieties)
Heartworm preventative medication (from a vet)
Flea/tick preventative (again, from a vet)
Treats for training obedience and housetraining
A securely fenced yard OR a quality, well-secured tie-out (but only when you can supervise so your dog doesn't strangle himself)
Tags for his collar with your phone number and address
A microchip (vet can do this) in case he gets lost and his collar comes off
Yearly trip to the vet for check-ups and shots

Housetraining a dog is simple if you are consistent and don't try to cut corners. Yes, it will be a pain in the butt for a couple of weeks (provided the dog is not a puppy who is too young to have good physical bladder control in which case it will take a few months), but those couple of weeks will pay off if you do the following consistently:

When you are not home, crate the dog (you must crate-train first). When you are home, get the dog's leash and leash the dog to you, so wherever you go, the dog is just a few feet away from you. Take the dog out to potty every hour or two. When he potties outside, shower him with treats as soon as the last drop of pee hits the ground, tell him he's a GOOD BOY, play with him, pet him, have a party for him. If he tries to potty while you're in the house with him, say "No" sharply (but don't scream) and escort him outside to finish up. When he finishes up, again, have the big party for him with treats, praise, play time etc.... If he happens to potty and you don't notice until a minute or two later, just clean it up and don't punish the dog. He won't know what the punishment is for.

But most of all, go to your local library and read up on dog training, dog behavior, and obedience. There's a lot to it, more than can be explained here.

Answer 3

Are you thinking of a big dog or a BIG dog? If you are thinking of a big dog.like black lab they need room, to run, food, love and training, if you get a puppy. If you get your dog from a pet rescue and it is older alot of them have been house trained,which is great. If you are thinking of the BIG dog they pretty much need the same , a little more room and a little more food, not alot. I have had St. Bernards and they are alot of fun. They need alot of shade in the summer time and a little more food. I now have an older black lab cross and he is great. He has a very sweet tempermant and a love. He was house trained when I got him. There are books and sometimes the local animal shelter offers a reduced fee training for your dog. Whatever the case I hope you enjoy your dog and are able to go to a shelter to get it. Those poor babies need all the help they can get. I know I try to foster doggies a couple of times a year for the local shelter it helps them out a great deal and can help you find a great dog, scince they are checked out about their tempermant. I can't take any more right now as I have 9 dogs 6 of which are rescue babies, and great animals. I hope you can help the local shelter and help yourself too.

Answer 4

If you've never trained a dog before, you might want to consider some professional training, even if it's just the simple stuff they offer at the local pet store, it will help you. Big thing, do not let the dog sit on you, he/she will think she's the lead in the pack (your family). If you're going to have the dog indoors, I would recommend getting a crate of some kind for your dog so he can have his space as well as somewhere to put him for your sanity :o) If you don't have a large yard, plan on walking the dog 2 times a day, good long walks (at least a mile each time, if not 2)

Answer 5

You seem to know very little about dogs. If you are really set on having this dog, you need to do some reading. Dogs are very time and attention consuming. Most dogs need alot of excersize and big dogs need a big area to excersize or go for long walks. you can find books and web sites that will give you very specific info on house training. BE PREPARED, if you have never had a dog, it will be more work than you can imagine if you do it right, but the rewards are WAY worth it. Just remember, you are taking on the responsibility of a complex living creature once you accept that, you need to fullfill your end of the deal. If you do you will be rewarded with love and loyality.

Answer 6

You need approx 10,000 sg ft of lot space for a hundred pound dog. (100x100 or 50x200). You need time to spend an hour with them twice a day. And a half hour cleaning up the space. You need to agree to clean-up and dispose of several pounds of dog-crap each day, and not leave it on your neighbors walkway. You need to learn to buy food at the wholesale store. You need to know a good vetrinarian, and be sure the animal has the right shots, worm medicine, and flea protection. The vet will check other items of general health; it might be an idea to buy the medical insurance. If this is too negative, remember they are a joy in many peoples lives. If you run out of patience (or live in an apartment) try to find a ranch for your large dog to live on, or a farm.

Answer 7

You will need a large fenced in yard or take the dog for lots of walks. Get something for the dog to chew on. Lots of toys too. Stuffed animal toys are my dog's favorites. They need lots of love & interaction from you. Dogs are pack animals & see you & your faimily as the leader of the pack. All they want is to be near you & to please you...but they have to know what is expected of them...they are like children...they have to be taught waht is right & wrong. Housetraining is fairly simple...most dogs are pretty smart when it comes to that. When the dog messes inside...Blot or pick up the mess with a paper towel or a towel & take it outside with the puppy & put the rag or whatever on the ground & let them smell it...this will eventually let them know to potty outside.

Hope this helps some. I have been working with big dogs for a long time (30 plus years)...I rescue them & find homes for them or keep them. I have an alaskan malamute, a flat-coated retriever, a chow, a lab mix & a border collie mix. Big dogs don't find homes as easily as little ones. Good luck

Answer 8

this is something you should have found out BEFORE you got a dog!
what breed is it???
you need to make sure the dog is up to date on all his shots. make sure he is on a heart worm prevention medication (heart worms are carried by mosquito's) and on a flea prevention.

you need some sort of bed for him to lay on, toys, treats, a GOOD food like nutro max.

hose training a dog....you take him outside every hour to two hours and reward him with treats when he goes potty outside. DO NOT HIT the dog if it goes in the house, they don't understand why you are hitting them...dogs don't speak English..yelling and hitting them is like someone hitting you and yelling at you in a language you don't understand. just escort the dog outside again, and wait, when they go potty again outside reward him. they get the hang of it, it this is a puppy...give it time. they don't learn overnight!
it takes time and patients.

Answer 9

It depends on the breed. Some are chewers so you will need toys so they don't eat your stuff. Make sure they are big toys so they can't swallow. Large breed food gets them what they need. House training....well again, that depends on the dog's temperament.

Answer 10

if u go to the vet they can give u a large dog starter kit with leavlets on how to care for them.
the dog would also need to be taken on walks, will need lots of exercise.

i have a rotty and he loves to run.

i took my dog to a puppy school where they help trained him.

u can also pick up books on training, at the libary or a pet store.