Bringing your New Dog Home

Before I get into the semantics, there is one subject that can never be forgotten (never). “Love is not the answer” to any problems with your new or old pet. You always have to establish that you are the “alpha and the caregiver”, the boss, the leader of the pack, etc. In the beginning he will show all the love because you are taking care of him, and you are as I said previously is the “caregiver”. Feeding, sheltering and giving him a new roof over his head. But you have to set standards that he “always has to live by”. Because within a few months, you will be consistently surprised by his new demeanor. He will start acting differently, as if “he is the boss”. And if you don’t start this procedure in the very beginning, you will have the biting, chewing, urinating and whatever negative that you hear about happening to you.

Never allow him to walk out or in your home in front of you. Prior to giving him a meal, put him into sit/ stay. Never allow him to pull you on the leash, and he should always be walking by your side, never in back of you or running from side to side. And above all, he should not be allowed to sleep in “your bed”. After a meal, you might want to give him a piece of meat or vegetable which is very healthy but NOT from the table.