En l'honneur de la Journée nationale du chiot, nous vous présentons nos 5 meilleurs conseils pour créer une maison accueillante pour les animaux de compagnie. Nous vous les conseillons vivement si vous avez un nouveau chiot, mais ils peuvent aussi vous aider dans vos relations avec votre chien adulte.
1. S'il est sur le sol, il est considéré comme un jeu d'enfant.
Dogs are literally living at a lower level than us, so they really notice first what’s on the floor. They particularly like it when there’s something tasty or smells good. Real leather fits the bill perfectly.
Puppies that tend to chew a lot, will find your shoes and handbags on the floor irresistible.
Even my dog, who’s trained quite well, went through at least 4 pairs of shoes and almost a handbag (I quickly rescued it before major damage was done) when he was a puppy. So don’t tempt them; if you like it, keep it off the floor.
2. S'ils peuvent l'atteindre, c'est aussi un jeu d'enfant.
When creating a pet friendly home, you need to take into consideration how tall your dog is – including how tall he is on his hind legs and stretching. Dogs will use all their efforts to get to something they really want.
Did you read our post on how Pappy nabbed the family rotisserie chicken? Pappy was 8 years old when this happened, so this isn’t just a puppy problem.
Il y a aussi le problème de la table basse - votre chien l'atteint par devant avec sa bouche ou par derrière avec sa queue. Vous devez être un parent responsable et comprendre que la table basse est une zone de désastre potentiel. Gardez l'œil ouvert ou assurez-vous que votre chien ne peut pas s'en approcher.
Did you know it’s National Poison Prevention Week? As a reminder, please make sure those potentially dangerous human foods are out of reach of your best friend.
A friend of mine had some chocolates on the dining room table and while she was away at work, her puppy dachshund jumped on the chair and then up on the table and ate all the chocolates – which very sadly resulted in her puppy’s passing. If in doubt, put it away!
3. Donnez à votre chien son propre espace personnel
While most of us would agree that a dog’s life is quite nice, they still need some personal space.
At times they’re going to want to escape from the family chaos and retreat into their own little spot. Perhaps it’s a special spot in your home or your dog’s crate (read more about crates at: The Dog Crate – An Essential Part of Your Home). Make sure it’s comfortable, cozy and preferably den-like.
4. La sécurité des bébés n'est pas seulement pour les bébés
When you start to look at some things in the pet and baby departments, you’ll notice some cross-overs. For example, there are baby gates which are useful not just for babies but also for dogs.
There are play pens for babies and also for dogs. You’ve got diapers for babies and pee pads (which are essentially flat diapers) for puppies.
Most importantly, you want to make sure your babies and doggies cannot get to harmful chemicals or drugs.
Babies and doggies also tend to have their mouths on a lot of things you would prefer they avoid, so store things appropriately and avoid harsh chemical which they could potentially come in contact with.
5. Nettoyez - votre chien vous en sera reconnaissant
Let’s say you’ve abided by tips 1 & 2 and have stored all those things away that you don’t want eaten or chewed. Next is to reduce the dirt and dust in your dog‘s life. Certain allergens, dirt and mold can affect your dog’s health and greatly decrease their quality of life. It’s probably not healthy for you either.
Sans oublier que si vous gardez la lunette des toilettes relevée et que vous avez un labrador (ou une race de taille similaire), celui-ci essaiera probablement de boire dans les toilettes à un moment ou à un autre, lorsque vous ne le regarderez pas.
Pour conclure, nous ne vous recommandons pas de devenir une sorte de maniaque de la propreté. Avoir un chien (ou des bébés) rend la vie un peu plus désordonnée, mais cela s'accompagne de beaucoup de rires et d'amour.
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