I have recently inherited two dogs from my brother. Two very different dispositions and two very different types of breeds. One is a Jack-Russell and Shih-Tzu mix and the other is a Pitt-Bull and Bassett Hound mix. One is an introvert if you can even classify a dog like that, and the other is a bit on the needy side. But regardless of the type of dog, you may own and their personalities, there are a few things every pet owner should know.
1. They need to be told "good-boy/girl" and "bad-boy/girl".
Say these for anything and everything. Pottying outside: "good-boy", pottying inside: "bad-boy". The more they hear what's good and what's bad, the quicker they learn and the better they will listen later.
2. Make sure they are well hydrated.
Always make sure that your pups have water to hydrate themselves.
3. They need love.
Not all the time but enough to know that they are doing something right. Believe me, it goes a long way.
4. They don't need too much love.
I know that puppies are cute, but if you overbear them, there is a good chance they will develop separation anxiety and that will be rough when you get a job and have to leave them for eight hours at a time.
5. They need socialized.
Dogs need to know what it's like to be around humans other than you as well as other dogs. Dog parks are good things
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