Your new dog has many stresses in his life when you first introduce him into your household. Continue with the diet he is accustomed to and then gradually change him to the food you prefer by feeding him a 50/50 solution of his previous and new foods after the first week. Increase the new food to 75 percent and if he tolerates this well, eventually move him completely into the new diet. Be sure to check ingredient labels and if you have questions, please contact your veterinarian or breeder. An additional tip is that dry food will does assist your dog in cleaning his teeth, but you may add a little wet food to his dry solution if you prefer.

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Your dog wants to obey you and be your best friendevery ounce of his being quivers with desire to please you. But you have to be his best friend, too, and training him to sit and stay are basic behaviors that will not only protect his life, but open the door for additional, more complex training.

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When your dog behaves in a manner that is not acceptable, it is time to diagnose the problem and deal with it in a calm and reassuring manner. Bad behavior will generally escalate over time and become extremely difficult to correct. The solution? Get to know your dog thoroughly and be aware. Remember that the completion of a bad behavior is in itself a reward. Why did your best friend relieve himself on your new carpet? Simple. It felt good. Why does your precious pet jump on all your friends? Because he wants to be a part of the party.

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