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If you have considered the care of a chow chow puppy as an option for having a pet, it’s little surprise. These dogs are quite unique, with tongues that are blue-black and rounded ears. These dogs come in two varieties, a short-haired version, and one with longer hair, which looks as if it has a mane, giving it a very lion-like appearance. People who consider the care of a chow chow puppy often see this dog as a living teddy bear. However, these dogs are quite different from living teddy bears, and it helps to know what it’s like to care for a chow chow puppy before getting one.

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Unsure of what pet to get- heres a few bullet points about a few animals you may consider.

• Cats. Except when they want feeding cats are quiet animals. Well groomed and dont need taking out for walks like dogs. Cats are nocturnal creatures by nature, coming to life at night mostly, and bringing back some mice as presents. They costs alittle less than dogs, especially on insurance.
• Dogs. Are they ‘mans best friend’? Your canine chum will require being taken for a walk often, which can be exercise for both dog and owner. Dogs are going to need some training, but are very loyal animals to their owners (or their pet!!).
• Rodents. Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils and Rats. These tiny guys have a lifespan generally of about a year and a half, but have been known to go on longer. the right sized cage is important -rats are the bigger rodent and mice may escape through bigger holes in the bars. Remember a wheel for exercise, but replace it if it starts squeaking so your not kept up all night.
• Guinea pigs and Rabbits. Both can move quicker than you think, so be prepared to chase them around the garden. You’ll need a hutch for them to stay in and a run or garden for them to have a runaround in. Remember to throw in some fresh carrots/ lettuce for them to go with thier feed, and hutches should be moved into a warmer room in the winter to make sure they dont freeze.
• Snakes. Costly because you’ll need special accomodation made, equipment to make sure the room stays at the right temperature for them and a collection of mice for them to eat. A snake’s price can be very exspensive depending on the size of them.
• Spiders. You’ll need a small container to keep them in, a supply of bugs to be eaten -and a spouse that wont head for the hills if they escape.

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Learning about dog training should be the first step you take prior to actually training your dog. Certainly there are plenty of sources you can go to, but at times it just results in information overload.

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The whole idea of adopting a needy pet probably seems very rewarding to you & if you’ve made the decision to go ahead with this then firstly congratulations I’m sure you’ll offer your chosen pet a lovely, happy new home.

Please do consider the points below though before rushing ahead & adopting.

Know before you adopt a pet that there WILL be issues, the rescue centre cannot always inform you of your chosen pet’s past, you will not always know what’s facing you.

Be prepared to work with your pet on these issues, be patient with your pet & with yourself. Perfect, ready trained pets do not exist, you have to work at it.

Above all do not RETURN YOUR PET all issues can be resolved even if you have to seek help from a professional, surely this is better than just giving up on your adopted pet.

Plan ahead, have everything ready for your new pet’s arrival. Offer a cage for privacy, safety & security. A cage is NEVER to be viewed as a place of punishment, it’s a safe dwelling for your pet, it’s your pet’s refuge.

It can take months, even years, to train some adopted pets. Be mindful of this before you adopt, do not think of this as a bad thing, think of it as a rewarding experience when you can turn around & accept the credit for your well behaved pet.

The main point throughout the whole adopting process is to consider the pet; how would you feel if someone took you in & offered you love only to have it snatched away when they return you & walk away from you?

Please be aware of the points raised here & I’m sure you will make the right decision not only for yourselves but for the pet too.

And, here are two inexpensive sources to help you with your newly adopted dog!

Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer http://www.cesarmillaninc.com

Secrets to dog training

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