Alsatian puppy

Taking care of an Alsatian puppy! Taking care of a puppy is an exciting and rewarding experience. Here's a guide to help you care for your new furry friend:

Feeding: Choose a high-quality puppy food that is appropriate for your Alsatian's age, size, and activity level. Feed your puppy small, frequent meals throughout the day, following the feeding guidelines on the food packaging. Always provide fresh, clean water for your puppy.

Training: Start training your puppy early to establish good behavior and manners. Use positive reinforcement techniques such as treats, praise, and consistency. Teach basic commands like sit, stay, come, and down. Consider enrolling your puppy in puppy obedience classes for socialization and additional training.

Exercise: Alsatians are active and energetic breeds that require regular exercise to stay healthy and happy. Provide daily walks, playtime, and opportunities for mental stimulation. Avoid overexertion, especially in puppies, to prevent joint and bone issues.

Socialization: Introduce your puppy to a variety of people, animals, and environments to help them develop into well-adjusted adults. Socialization is crucial during the early months of your puppy's life and can help prevent behavioral problems later on.

Grooming: Alsatians have a thick double coat that requires regular grooming to keep it clean and healthy. Brush your puppy's coat several times a week to remove loose fur and prevent matting. Bathe your puppy as needed using a mild dog shampoo. Trim your puppy's nails regularly and check their ears for signs of infection.

Healthcare: Schedule regular veterinary check-ups for your puppy to monitor their health and receive vaccinations, deworming, and flea and tick prevention. Discuss spaying or neutering with your veterinarian at the appropriate age. Stay up-to-date on parasite control and dental care.

Safety: Puppy-proof your home by removing hazards such as toxic plants, electrical cords, and small objects that your puppy could swallow. Provide a safe and comfortable sleeping area for your puppy, such as a crate or dog bed. Supervise your puppy closely when outdoors to prevent accidents and keep them on a leash in public spaces.

Love and Attention: Show your puppy plenty of love, attention, and affection. Spend quality time bonding with your puppy through play, cuddling, and training. Provide toys and enrichment activities to keep your puppy entertained and mentally stimulated.

Patience and Understanding: Remember that raising a puppy takes time, patience, and commitment. Be patient with your puppy as they learn and grow, and seek professional help if you encounter behavioral challenges or concerns.

By following these guidelines and providing love, care, and attention, you can ensure that your Alsatian puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-behaved adult dog. Enjoy the journey of raising your new furry companion!

SIBERIAN HUSKY

Meet Zodiac. He is a thorough bred Siberian Husky who lives with his girlfriend Kioki, a honey and beige dog, a Malamute to be exact. Siberian Huskies and Malamutes are really lovable dog breeds and are good with children. I suppose most people who consider owning a dog select a dog based on the dog's temperament, especially if they have small children. The picture below shows Zodiac and Kioki getting a rinse from the girls after a long walk and playing in the park.

Zodiac is an absolute joy to own and I can add, he is a trouble free dog and low maintenance, unlike his girl friend Kioki. Zodiac makes a hole in the ground when he feels the call of nature and buries it afterwards whereas Kioki leaves her dogpiles all over the yard which is very unbefitting a lady but that's just her nature. Zodiac on the other hand is very choosy about what he eats. No GMO's and no cheap Pick 'n Pay or Shoprite brands of dog food, no sirree he only wants the best Montigo dog food. Kioki on the other hand eats anything or rather everything including Zodiac's share of the food. She simply thrives on leftovers but Zodiac will just smell it and walk away. He enjoys chewing on a large bone and play with it thereafter then buries it. Kioki will bite her share of the bones into bits, scoff every last piece and go sniff out Zodaic's buried bone. Believe it or not, this is what they their dog-fights are about all the time.

Zodiac doesn't have a dog kennel but rather a large Wendy House which can be seen behind him but he never sleeps inside of it. He rather preferred digging a hole in the soil and he lays inside it. And the most peculiar thing about this dog is that when ever it rains he finds a place to lie where he will get soaked to the skin then shakes until all his hair goes spiky. Kioki is scarred of rain and runs like hell when there's a downpour and seeks shelter inside the Wendy house.. Its like they have completely opposite likes and dislikes and attitudes. They've been together for more than six months and during this entire time Kioki refused to mate with Zodiac which was the reason for some really vicious dog fights. Since Kioki won't submit to Zodiac he actually denies her food by attacking her and we just had to separate them.

Kioki ran away several times but eventually comes home tired and hungry. Zodiac escaped from the yard twice, the first time the SPCA found him and they shot an RFID tag into his neck. We went out Zodiac hunting and eventually found him at the SPCA which cost us $35 to get him back but not before we furnished the SPCA with our personal details. The second time he escaped they found him again before we even knew he was gone. We received a telephone call from the SPCA asking us to collect Zodiac and bring along $35 or his release and thats when we realised he went AWOL again. Perhaps Kioki isn't such high maintenance dog as I initially thought.