2006-11-30 20:24:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
sheesh....you didn't find out how to care for the dog BEFORE you got it? start with a vet and good quality food. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359& more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoods.nsf/$$PetFoodsByRating?OpenForm
house train the dog. the first thing to remember about housetraining a puppy is there ability to hold themselves is limited. a rule of thumb is they can hold "it" usually 1 hour for each month of age. 2 months old = 2 hours, 3 months old = 3 hours, etc. when your puppy wakes up (marning, nap, whatever) the pup has to go, right then! take the pup out. when the pup eats or drinks, it has to go, take the pup out. after exercise (play), take the pup out. when the pup does it's thing outside praise it. a lot. tell the pup how good, how smart it is. you have to pay attention to the pups "looking for it's spot" behavior. when you see that behavior indoors, whisk the pup out. if you catch the pup in the act, simply tell it "NO!" and whisk it outside. if you find a puddle or pile after the fact, clean it up with an enzyme cleaner (pet food store) get a newspaper and hit.... yourself in the head and say "i should have been paying more attention" daytime training they get pretty fast. night time training is easier if you crate train the pup. also remember the one hour/one month rule. you will have to get up through the night to take the pup out. good luck
spay/neuter. there are not only health benefits but you won't add to the gross pet overpopulation problem.
take the dog to obedience classes so they can teach you how to train your dog.
do not leave a dog outside unsupervised and walk it on a leash.
2006-12-01 00:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very hyper puppies and are barkers at everything when they get older. They are also prone to leg and hip problems when they get older. Some are not very good with kids because they snap or bite. Most terriers that I know of have been in bred and that is the major problem with them all down the line. Seizures are very common in terriers also. They get cold and need alot of cuddling. I had a little black and white wire haired terrier that I named taco when I was a kid and he knew his place. My mom taught him the invisible line thing and he knew not to cross that line just because he didn't want to be scolded by my mom. Taco was a great dog but died young because of calcium deposits on his rear joints, hips and knees. Good Luck with your terrier/
2006-11-30 22:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Terriers are great, big hearted little dogs. full of fun, and good natured sports. Most terriers want to be the only dog in the home..They are smart and easy to train, but can be very stubborn and independent,
Your terrier needs to have a high quality dog food, preferably kibble, for dental health..As he will have a lot of energy, it will really pay off to feed him a food with no corn or wheat, as those grains can cause a hyperactivity..also, no chemical preservatives..
Terriers respond much better to praise and positive reinforcment, than they do to scolding or punishment..Scolding brings out the stubborn streak, and praise brings out the desire to please..
2006-11-30 20:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think its important to research a breed before you go and buy it.? Different breeds suit different personalities. If you know the breed of your dog do a search on yahoo or google to find out more about their personalities. If you have a mongrul, god knows what its personality will be like. As long as you socalise your dog, and use sensible dicipline, you will be fine.
2006-11-30 21:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by Emilie25 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Terriers are very good. Please tell me what kind of terrier you have got. There are so many varieties of terriers. If you tell me the exact breed, I can help you.
2006-12-01 02:04:48 · answer #5 · answered by priya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUH???
*TERRIERS* are a GROUP of 26 BREEDS!!!!!
What are you talking about???
It's obvious that your previous answers don't have a CLUE!!
2006-11-30 22:36:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
All I can say is, It takes Lots of patience!!!..If you have that, you'll be set.
2006-11-30 20:59:51 · answer #7 · answered by deedee41 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋