Before you can learn the advanced obedience commands, it is vital that you first learn the basics and the ‘lie down' command is one of the first that you should teach.
Deciding to purchase a dog has greater consequences than one might think. It is a long term commitment and one has to be prepared to deal the changes that a dog may bring to your life.
If you've decided to bring your puppy home, that's just the first step. You need to get your house ready for him. You're going to have lots to do around the house.
The mother's milk provides the puppy with all the nutrients and antibodies he needs for the first four weeks of life. You can introduce moistened puppy kibble around the age of four weeks.
Obedience training was discussed in an earlier article titled "Obedience Training for Your New Puppy". It has been shown that obedience training is very important for a puppy and behavioral training is just as important.
The Keeshond (plural is Keeshonden) is an extremely affectionate dog that tends to get along wonderfully with people and with other pets in the household.
Grooming your pet should begin when they are puppies as this will help them become accustomed to being touched all over their bodies while they are standing still or lying on their stomach or side.
By the time December rolls around each year, we all get slightly crabby during those first two shows of the month. We really need this time to regroup and maybe even celebrate the holidays!
