Train A Dog

I’m getting a Dog on my birthday any Dog advice like better food,litter,or toys,etc?

I’m getting a dog on my birthday which is on September 26 i live in an apartment not to small enough to fill in 7 people. I’m 15 and in tradtional cultures like Mexico where i am from there are such things like Quienceaneras which means Sweet 15 instead of Sweet 16. My father asked me if i wanted one i said no so he said would u like 8,000 dollars? I said no so he said ill give you 5,000 plus a dog so i said OK. Now im worried ill be a bad Owner please help me! Any Advise will do fine like which is the best food or toys or maybe even how to train him but i would lso love if you give me any websites about dog training I apreciate it Thank You.

You’ll be a fine owner as long as you take proper care of your dog and give it the love and attention it needs. It all depends on the dog and his tastes for what the best dog food will be, so you’ll probably have to figure that one out by him. For toys, Kongs are really good-kinda expensive, but they last practically forever. I’m not sure what kind of dog you’re getting, but rope toys, tennis balls, frisbees, and stuffed toys are good (just don’t let the dog eat the stuffing). My dog LOVES those loofa toys at petsmart. I’d try clicker training the dog because it’s fairly easy and works well. Just cut up a really good treat your dog will like such as a hot dog or piece of chicken into tiny pieces. Buy a clicker (you can get them for like $1.50). When the dog does whatever is desired like sitting or coming, click the clicker and give him a treat. You always have to give him a treat, even if you click it on accident. Make sure and click during the movement, not after. Keep that up and you’ll have a well-trained dog. Just give your dog the love and attention he deserves and you’ll be a great owner.

P.S.-Consider adopting from a shelter. Those dogs are great and have a bunch to offer and a lot of love to give.

Dog Training – The Kong Toy