I’m a new dog owner. I’ve got a Shih Tzu puppy called Gem, who is just a bundle of delight. I’m besotted. She sort of fell into my lap.
Now, I’m not overwhelmed by the whole thing, turns out she just moulds onto me. I know the basics, feed, walk, train, love more than I could possibly think I ever could.
But.
How much food and when? (She is 6 months). Before or after the morning walk (she doesn’t seem interested first thing, is that because she’s had too much the night before?)
Do I just randomly give her a carrot, a bit of apple etc, in between meals, or do I keep to the two main meals? I’m a feeder.
Where do I start with the training? I don’t want her to perform, she walks nicely on the lead, she responds to ‘no’, and ‘come’. I talk to the poor dog constantly.
She’s so good in the bath, but how warm should the water be? Is it the whole ‘elbow’ thing again? What’s a good towel to have for her?
Look, I’ve got a ton of questions. I would really appreciate your wisdom and experiences here. What are the pitfalls?
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SeaSidePebbles · 15/12/2019 07:37
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