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"General Care For Your Dog"
This is Sally. She just weighs 5 pounds and loves to sit on
your shoulder and snuggle under your chin.
I have found walking dogs on a leash to be a great time to
spend with your dog. (It also helps to give me the exercise I need)
Papillons do not require much exercise, due to their small size. So your
walks can be rather short if you prefer. Walking you dog instills some
discipline even if you walk them on a long leash. I have noticed they come
more easily to you outside when they are off leash, if they are accustomed
to being on leash. You also want to provide a crate for your puppy and let
him spend some time in it everyday. He will start to identify it as a den
and voluntarily go into it when he wants to rest or feel safe. Some people
react to this as a punishment to your dog, but it really is a comfort for
him as he grows up. I do not want to see a dog in a cage all day long.
However a couple of hours each day or just sleeping in it at night will
give him a chance to bond with his “den”. Just put a towel or something
soft for him to rest on inside the cage. |
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