Do you own a pet that is not well behaved? Does your pet like to chew up various things around the home that you don’t want it to? You need to learn more about dogs and dog training. Take a few minutes to review this article and learn more about being a good dog owner.

Be sure your house is dog-proofed. Create a safe area to bring a new puppy into the home. Hide medications and chemicals, cover your trash, and put food where he can’t get to it. Research the toxicity of plants you own, and move or remove anything that might be an issue.

If your dog gets lost, it is very unlikely that you will see him again unless he has proper identification. Tags can come off, so the best option is a microchip. It is quick to put in your dog, and it causes minimal discomfort. Simply register the chip ID after it is put in, and your pet will always have his identification with him.

Practice training your dog in your house or yard. Don’t train in a park. Distractions occur, making it difficult to get your dog to focus on basic commands.

If you notice your dog gets dry skin in the winter, you probably need to brush him or her more often. Doing so will get rid of old fur and help get their oil glands working properly. Try brushing once in the morning and once in the evening to see if it makes a difference for your pet.

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Take care to keep your dog cool while traveling during the summer by car. Even with your air-conditioning on, the dog may become over-heated in his pet carrier. A simple and low-cost countermeasure is freezing a few gallon jugs of water and placing them near him where he can curl up and cool off.

When giving your dog a bath, make sure that you only put on shampoo that is intended for canines. Using lukewarm water, get the entire body wet and then begin applying the shampoo to their face, working your way down their body. Wait a few minutes and then take a washcloth and wipe off the suds from your pet’s face. Wash off the rest of the shampoo as well.

Do you have a “wrinkly” dog, like a bulldog? If so, you have to be conscientious about the grooming process in order to help keep your pet clean. After you brush, take a baby wipe and use it to get in between the folds on their body. Make sure, though, to get them fully dry after doing so.

Your dog needs healthy teeth and you should brush them regularly. This helps to prevent dental problems and gum disease, but also prevents other illnesses. Infections in the mouth can spread to other areas of the dog’s body, like the kidneys and the heart. Pet stores sell special toothpaste for dogs.

You no longer need to worry about your dog misbehaving. You won’t have to witness your dog chewing on your favorite shoes or barking at every single person that he sees. The dog’s good behaviors is in your hands. Use the information here and you can have a great relationship with your pet.