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After the dog, what should be done before raising the dog?

1. Kennel

If you have a small toy dog, you can arrange a sleeping place for it indoors (such as a balcony or aisle), as long as the dog has a range of activities, you don't need to specially prepare a kennel for it, use a large enough kennel for it. Cardboard boxes and wooden boxes can be replaced, and the bottom is covered with 1-day newspaper, 1-day cloth or blanket, etc. It should be reminded that cotton pads or feather pads that are easy to tear should not be laid, so as not to be torn by dogs and swallowed by mistake Into the body, affecting digestion. If you raise a larger dog, you should build a special kennel outdoors, which can be made of brick and wood, or a movable kennel can be made of wooden pegs. The style and size of the kennel should be determined according to the local climatic conditions and the size of the dog body. Suitably, the width is based on the height of the dog's back. In general, a medium-sized kennel has an area of 3.3 square meters and a large kennel has an area of 6.6 square meters. There should also be a dog bed in the kennel where the dog can stretch its limbs and lie down. There are various forms of dog beds, and cardboard boxes or wooden boards can be used as beds. Puppies under the age of 3 months can use 1 day's newspaper to make the bed. For large dogs, sheets or blankets can be used to make the bed. In short, the following points should be paid attention to in the setting of the kennel: (1) The southeast direction is the most ideal. Warm in winter and cool in summer.

(2) Try to avoid places with lots of noise or people passing by.

(3) It should be in a place where the owner's eyesight can be reached, easy to observe and call.

(4) It should be in a well-ventilated and dry place.

(5) Put a little dog feces into the new kennel, because the dog's own smell can help the dog adapt to the new kennel environment as soon as possible.

2. Dog's eating utensils

The dog's eating utensils should preferably be made of stainless steel, aluminum or plastic. The bottom of the food bowl should be heavy, and the edges should be Thick enough to prevent the dog from tipping over while eating, and not too shallow to prevent the food from being splashed around by the dog. In addition, the food bowl cannot use fragile ceramic products, glass products and rust-prone iron products, and its size and shape should be determined according to the size and shape of the dog's snout. Dogs with short snouts should use shallow utensils; dogs with long snouts should use deeper utensils, and the surfaces of eating utensils and drinking fountains should be smooth, which can facilitate cleaning and disinfection.

3. Dog scrubbing utensils

The dog scrubbing utensils can be brown-haired brushes, combs, etc., because the dog should be groomed and groomed frequently. The type of comb used for dogs should be based on the dog's coat. For short-haired and fine-haired dogs, a fine-toothed comb can be used; for long-haired and coarse-haired dogs, a sparse-toothed comb can be used. Soap can be used soap, it is more ideal to use soap containing coconut oil, and shampoo can also be used, and it is not suitable to use laundry soap with strong alkaline. Other scrubbing appliances include hair dryers, thicker nail clippers and sharp scissors.

4. Dog collars and toys

Collars should be worn when the puppy is young, so that it is easy to lead and control. Collars are generally made of belts, soft skirts, artificial leather or iron rings, etc., and cannot be replaced by hemp rope or iron wire. The size of the collar is determined by the size of the dog and should be tight and tight. The leash is a soft belt attached to the collar, which can be used as a leather belt or nylon rope. Muzzles can also be used to prevent dogs from biting people. Toys are used when the dog is playing, training, this will prevent the dog from damaging other things in the house. You only need to prepare short wooden baseballs and other toys at home, but do not use fragile, hairy or easy-to-eat things as toys