Dogs World

One of the main concerns about the relationship with the pet, especially for parents, is the relationship to the smallest .

First, it should be noted that dogs are great friends of children , although there are more appropriate than other races to live with them, like Boxer or German Shepherd , regarded as authentic 'nannies'. Some experts say that it is not convenient to acquire large dogs , as if acting aggressively, the damage it can cause the child to be higher than in the case of small breeds.

Another particularly important aspect to consider is the reaction that causes the dog the arrival of a new family member . When this is still a baby, contact with the animal should be minimal so exercise caution when the child begins to gain mobility at home, at which to establish physical contact between them and the bond. It is always advisable to contact these first shots are supervised by an adult, in order to avoid problems.

The first meeting between the two not only be a new experience for the child, but also for the animal, which will be required to observe the movements of the first and understand that these are not attacks. In most cases, children may grow in harmony with a dog at home, but there are animals unable to adjust to the new environment . In this case aggressive situations can be generated by the dog, which can pose a danger to the child . Therefore, it should be aware of the performance of the animal in the first shots of contact.

They again the summer holidays . In large cities exile begins looking for a place to unwind and get rest. Many of the inhabitants of the big city, in his pilgrimage to tourist sites, should take the decision on where to let that dog so much company and heat offers an unconditional basis .

It is in these moments when all owners of pet dogs pose the big question ? what to do with our dog on vacation? One possibility is to take on the road with us, but? we travel with our dog in all modes of transportation? To know in depth each of the options that we will help you decide which is best for him and for us.

Whatever determination we reach about our vacation, it is advisable to take to vet our dog to undergo a routine examination. This is important because the trip in itself leads to a stress that can aggravate any condition.

Travel by car

The car is the means of transportation more frequent and easy to travel with our friend . One of its greatest advantages is that you can stop whenever you want and so we pasearle, drink and let him relieve himself.


Even before our departure is not advisable to take the dog food, it is advisable to take a walk and drink water . It is also good to get used to the space it will occupy in the vehicle before it is launched. We must be aware that the dog does not know what it is he who moves and not the things around you. If you have problems with dizziness , it is best to discuss this with the vet, we may advise some medication to relieve.

Dogs should never go loose both inside and outside of car. The size of the animal will be crucial to know what their location within the car. In the case where size is small , we can carry it on one of those useful baskets that can be purchased at any shop.
If the dog is of a size considerably , must be attached to the back seat to prevent access to the front of the car. The most recommended in these cases is to install a grid that separates the front of the rear.

Another suggestion is to not keep the windows wide open . This is because, besides the animal can jump, the air is harmful to shine directly on the face, since it can cause a conjunctivitis , an infection in the ears or perhaps a disease lung .

Travel by plane

If your dog is going to move us by plane, the first thing to do is rule out any disease has since, in this case, remove the idea of traveling in this mode of transport. Also have to give up the plane if the animal has less than 12 weeks old .


Clearly, when applying for a pet boarding, airlines ask us a number of prerequisites for admission. Some of these things are the health card and a veterinary certificate to verify the state of health of the animal issued 10 days before departure.

Our friend can join us for the trip in the event that your weight is less than 6 kilos . In this case, may not be transported in a carrier. There is also a restriction that as only two dogs may be in the cockpit.

If you have a weight greater than 6 kilograms travel in the hold of the aircraft. In this situation, must be presented at the freight terminal two hours before departure. In the event that the dog exceeds 45 kilograms in weight , the airline can not ensure that travel on the same plane as us.

A train

The truth is that the possibility of traveling by train is quite limited . If we are in a train, be permitted to come on board in case of being transported in a basket or similar . As with regional trains which are only accepted if they are in appropriate baskets. In Generelitat trains of Catalonia, dogs are allowed if they lead muzzle and leash .


The canine passengers admit a sleeping car , the passenger will depend on whether we have in the car you consent or not. If he accepts, so we'll just pay a small amount . But if they do not have private compartment, the dog will travel in the baggage car as well as high-speed trains.

Ship

The dog may travel in a special compartment for animals or in the car , in case you take with us. There are some companies that prohibit access of animals to cabins, while in the seating area only allowed the entry of birds and dogs in their kennels cages and special.

Although dogs are animals very docile , they are prepared to travel by car . It is therefore necessary to take a series of measures to make the trip a little more enjoyable for both the animal and the other occupants.

Be aware that, according to current regulations , the dog should go in a separate space driver that is delimited with a folding metal frame suitable for all types of vehicles. The Traffic Department prohibits animals are loose in the car or to be in the front seat because they can pose a driving hazard .

Before you go

If this is the first time you make a trip to the pet, what can be done minutes before leaving the place of destination is to accustom the dog to the car when stationary, enter the vehicle and remain inside for a while then put up and make very short journeys. It may be that the dog barks for no apparent reason. What happens is that for him the car is not moving: you think are the things that move and tries futilely chase .
Also keep in mind the possibility that the dog is dizzy . If the pet is prone to it is a good solution to give a antimareo pill an hour before departure, but the best as it can be done is to prevent coma before being moved. But for any eventuality, it is best to place a towel or cloth on the back of the vehicle so that it does not stain the upholstery.

Placing the pet

If it is a large animal , bring bound , placed in the side opposite the driver and occupants to separate by means of a grid or framework extensible which can be bought in any shop.
If the pet is a small dog should be put in the back seat, inside a box, basket or special bag for animals, which can be purchased at any pet store. It's a good way to keep quiet and avoid dizzy.

In no case has been put in the trunk of the car. If poor combustion, the gases released by the motor can be deadly for your pet. Nor is it a good solution to open a little door racks, because the vast majority suffer from claustrophobia and suffer badly. Another reason not to leave it in the boot is because dogs do not perspire through the skin , like humans, so that the thermal regulation must be in the lungs and respiratory rate can go from 30 to more than 200 movements per minute, which can be extremely dangerous to their physical integrity .

Important Precautions

We must avoid pull his head out the window , because you may get diseases such as otitis or conjunctivitis . Also ensure that does not pass the front of the car distracted the driver, since it can cause a dangerous situation that you lose control of the vehicle. If the driver is traveling alone and mascot, this should not turn to see how the trip takes the dog to avoid, so let your guard down and the possibility of an accident .
If the trip is over you can stop at a service area or for the dog to stretch its legs a bit and drink some water. Furthermore, when withholding or caravans, is better than the person in charge of the dog off the car and take you for a little walk to give him the air, as high temperatures and immobility can cause heat stroke.

When people are in the car during the trip need to stop eating, the pet may stay inside the vehicle, in the shade with the windows partially lowered so it can breathe. In this sense, we can say that you should not leave the animal in the car during the summer months, even in the shade, a risk that it could suffer a thermal shock , causing even death.

The first few times it is intended to move the dog by car , the trip should be short so that the animal gets used to being inside the vehicle. When you have made ​​numerous short trips and do not be nervous, it will be possible to make a longer one.

However, it should not give the dog water or food, at least two hours before starting the journey, as it is quite likely to be dizzy and vomiting. It is also recommended pasearle before putting him in the car to make their needs as well as playing with him to get tired and relaxed in the car. Finally, note that every two-hour trip should take a break to walk the animal and provide water.

As the pet dog par excellence, one of the basics to improve your life with man is the hygiene . It is therefore advisable to accustom the animal to these tasks since it is small and well keep you from getting certain diseases and infections that also can pose a risk to their owners.

Thus, the bathroom is the first element becomes essential to keep the dog clean and away from parasites. Experts say should be done every three or four weeks , although this period depends on the animal's fur. This process should be done with the right products to be purchased at veterinary centers. It should also be noted that after the bath is essential to dry , as moisture in the hair can lead to certain skin conditions.

Another major task is the hygiene of the ears , a major source of infection. This should be done regularly, twice a week or so, and using an otic swab or wipes impregnated with disinfectant. It is also necessary to remove the flag that obstruct the hair in order to avoid ear infections, and ensure that the ears are always dry and airy.

As for cleaning the eyes , should know that you should use a cotton swab moistened with saline water or chamomile. You can also use special eye care products and disinfectant wipes marketed in veterinary centers. Another activity required eye related embodiment is the daily cleaning of the crusting that were formed during the night or who appear throughout the day.

As the mouth is concerned, should regularly clean teeth to prevent tartar buildup on their teeth. These cleanups can be performed by a veterinarian if the animal possesses oral infections.

Finally, it is especially useful to keep the nails of the dog in a suitable size in order to avoid damage to itself when scratching and clawing not its owner . Furthermore, it should be noted that sedentary dogs or small breeds tend to inhabit the homes do not wear enough and nails too long can hinder walking, aplomb deform or cause the animal injury.

The bark is the most common vocalization produced by the dog, although it has a rich repertoire of sound signals. Usually bark when nervous or excited to be unknown is happening in your environment, for example, when a stranger arrives at home where he lives. Therefore, the bark is for the owner a sign of a possible danger of the dog can alert. However, it also constitutes a form of communication between them and the main weapon they have to communicate with their masters .


Although the main cause of barking is usually the presence of strangers, this is not the only one. Thus, the dog also barks when playing or to attract the attention of his master . In addition, the dog may perform other sound signals, such as howling , which is issued to express some kind of physical pain or lack of , for example, when alone.

For its part, the groan , has the primary role of the owner's attention , especially when the dog is a puppy. Finally, we should mention the grunt , who often is aggressive character , so the next step is usually the bite.

Any dog which man will live, whether as a pet or working dog, must receive a minimum order that must be respected . This is what is called training, ie the education of the dog, in order to facilitate coexistence and to fulfill the purpose for which you purchased the dog. For this reason it is that education begin as soon as possible and if you pause too long the animal adopt bad habits , which then will be difficult to remove. Also during the period of training should not overlook any failure or disobedience, to not only follow orders when you want, but at any time and situation.

When training a dog, you should know that they are much more effective short orders s , preferably of one syllable, and not be misleading to say that there are several different orders not to speak out similarly. Also, it is desirable to include pronouns in the instructions (get up, lie down, etc.)..
However, it should consider sending a pet to a center specializing in training for a certain period of time, when the dog is still young, so that there will teach basic rules of conduct which will remain in your report any life. These education sessions are often carried out in the presence of the owner so that he also learn to give orders.

The dog has enough ability and intelligence to assimilate numerous orders and even to perform many tricks. However, there are a number of primary or main instructions are essential for the elementary education of the animal . The first is that the dog always go to the call from the owner. This should always use the same word and the first times we must obey that tends to reward him for repeating the behavior.

Another essential rule, especially for health and hygienic importance is that the animal used to carry out their business on the street , for which he should be punished if he does so inside the house. This punishment should be immediate, because if too much time has passed, the dog will not understand why. This punishment should never be to rub the snout of the animal in the feces because this measure is often counterproductive. Also, each time he eliminates in the street, the dog should be rewarded or praised .


Third, include other rules of conduct to facilitate certain situations, such as walking. To this we must accustom the dog to the collar and leash and must be removed immediately after the end of the ride for you to attach to it. As time passes, the animal must become accustomed to walk beside his master and not pulling on the leash.

The nutritional needs of dogs depends on the breed and age. Thus, races designed to burn more energy need a special diet, while aiming to gain weight should not consume excessive calories. In order to manage the best food, you should consult your veterinarian, who will provide the diet most suitable for the size and age of the animal.

 

However, there is a rule to control both the quantity and quality of the food . Another point to note is that the feeding of the 'leftovers' from the owners what they eat is not adequate, nor is eating meat and bone exclusively, since the dog needs a diet more varied.

In recent times is frequent recourse to the feed to feed the pet. They are classified according to the different races and age, and contain all the elements so that the animal is well fed. It is best to be the veterinarian showing the feed that we give the animal and, if necessary, supplement the diet with some other food .

On the other hand, should know that they should feed the dog three times a day , if a puppy , and twice daily to dogs adults . It is also advisable to perform this task always at the same times, so that the animal acquired the habit. Also, never be given no food outside these hours so they do not acquire the habit of being constantly calling.

When you have dogs as pets should know that they must complete a vaccination plan , in order to avoid certain diseases activities that may pose a risk to both him and his owners. Vaccination is based on the age of the animal, so if this is less than six months should be vaccinated every fifteen or twenty days sextuple dog. Thus, the total number of doses should be three. This is a polyvalent vaccine that protects against parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, adenovirosis parainfluencia and type 2.

After a period of between fifteen and twenty days after the third dose, it is possible to administer rabies vaccine , being necessary to reinforce the six months. On the other hand, if the animal has a genetic component Rottweiler , German Shepherd , Doberman , or Golden , you must administer at least two braces of parvovirus, as they are very susceptible to this disease .

Finally, when the animal is six months old just one or two boosters and rabies. However, whenever a dog is purchased, it should take you to the vet , so as to determine the status of animal health and vaccines should be administered. Thus, the expert establish the vaccination schedule and worming the dog. These visits to the vet should be regular , not only when the animal is puppy as an adult that may arise should detect many diseases early.

It's called jealousy the menstrual cycle of female dogs, which is associated with bleeding from the vulva. This cycle is 21 days and occurs every six months . During bleeding, should maintain hygiene convenient, washing the vulva twice daily with mild soap. The first cycle will be presented to the eight or ten months old and should know that it is recommended that the dog get pregnant in the first period, is too young. The optimum is to wait at least until the third heat.

If it is intended to cross into the female should be borne in mind that the first eight or ten days in the period corresponding to the preparation for the pro-estrus or ovulation. The subsequent eight or ten days are called estrus and is the phase in which the bitch ovulates and accepts the male, so the ideal time for reproduction . Typically at this stage bleeding and gone, but not always.

Not easy for the dog to get pregnant, since many of them are dominant and aggressive, so they will not accept a male in his territory. So it is more convenient than the female is transferred and that the male is in its territory who do not feel intimidated. Also, when the dog is gilt, the male should have experience with.