A puppy in the house is a joy and at the same time a great responsibility. Regardless of breed, size and age, a puppy, like any baby, requires increased attention and care. Sometimes situations arise when it is simply impossible to look after a pet. For example, a business trip or departure. At such moments, friends and family come to the rescue, who should devote at least an hour of their time to your puppy every day. What instructions should you give them to take care of the dog?
Instructions
Step 1
Do not change the puppy's place of residence. He just started to get used to your apartment, your environment, your "no", and here the temporary owner for his convenience is going to take the pet to him. You can also look after your baby when you come to your home. If you have entrusted the pet to a hired "puppy nanny", she can also come to your house twice a day, walk, feed and play with the dog.
Step 2
Playing and spending some time with the puppy should be a prerequisite for temporary supervision. He can get bored alone, there is also a high probability of damage to furniture and things by the puppy from boredom, lack of discipline and attention. A small pet is not yet used to staying at home alone for a long time. Don't put him under such stress. Moreover, feeding a baby (as opposed to an adult dog) should be 2-3 times a day.
Step 3
Provide the temporary owner with several puppy toys, a place to rest the pet (pillow or bedding), bowls (for food and water), food supplies for the animal, and a leash and care products such as shampoo, a brush, and a comb. If the temporary owner has nothing to worry about, then the tasks assigned to look after the puppy will be less burdensome and bring joy to both.
Step 4
Clearly formulate the requirements for how to look after the puppy: - Walk your pet at least twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.
- Feed also two, if possible - three times a day. Feed either dry dog food or cooked food made specifically for your puppy using cereals and meat. Make sure that the dog is full, but not overeating, and that there is enough fresh water in the second bowl.
- After walks and games in nature on rainy and slushy days, wash the puppy with special products.
- Make sure that the pet sleeps in the place designated for it, plays only with its toys, does not gnaw on foreign objects and does not spoil things and interior items. To do this, try to satisfy the dog's need for play, exercise and communication.
- Be attentive to the health and behavior of the animal. The slightest signs of anxiety, atypical pet behavior, external manifestations of the disease should alert you. Any disease is best treated at an early stage of development.
