Making Your Chihuahua Happy

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Getting Your Chihuhua is easy. Making your new friend happy involves a little more work, but is worth it. Here I will explain how to give your new pet all the love and care they will need to be a happy dog.

The bond between a person and a dog can be extremely strong, especially when been strengthened for many years  living together. I have personally cried a few times after losing dogs that had been like a best friends to me through the years.

Dogs can serve many different needs for us. Sometimes people get a dog because they are lonely and need a loyal friend or because they want a watchdog to protect the home. A dog that is well taken care of and given regular attention will even give his life to protect his home and his owner. For the blind, a dog can be a pair of eyes to help them get around and for the police a dog can be an important tool and a loyal partner, with their amazing sense of smell.

The first thing you need to know about taking care of a dog is that they need lots of exercise. This goes for large and small dogs. They should all be let out at least once every 8 hours and given at least a 20 minute walk for some fresh air, exercise and a chance to relieve themselves.

Recreation is also important for the dog on a regular basis. This can mean going to the park and playing fetch, tossing a ball around in the back yard or just wrestling on the ground. Just make sure while ruff housing with a small Chihuahua that you don't accidentally hurt the him. Oscar loves squeeky toys, stuffed animals and tennis balls. You can probably find things around the house to make your pup happy.

Playing with a dog for half an hour a day is not only good for the his physical health, but also dog, but also his mental health. He is much less likely to become a depressed. It can also lower your own blood pressure as well and helps form an unbreakable bond between you and your pooch, which will extend to the rest of your family.

What you feed your Chihuhua is very important to his continued good health. The better dog foods will be marked for what are types they are appropriate for. Since chi's are generally smaller, you want to look for an appropriate bite-size to make it easier for them to consume. Younger dogs need certain vitamins and minerals in larger amounts then an adult dog, and the same goes for an elderly dog as they need more calcium in their food to help protect  bones and joints. Feeding your dog the wrong food can stunt his growth and opens them to a larger risk of surgery when they are older.

Just like a person, your pet should be taken to the veterinarian's office every 6 months for health maintenance. It is important that they receive their shots every year. Regular checkups and vaccinations will help  your dog grow to be an old and happy.

Making your Chihuahua happy isn't difficult. The main thing is to give them the attention they deserve. If you don't have enough time to do this, then you really shouldn't get one. By giving your dog a regular piece of your day you will find the rewards coming back to you are well worth it.


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How to Train a Dog or Puppy

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