New Pup In the House
First of all, I want to say that having a dog is a lifestyle. You will have to get a dog sitter or find a good boarding facility when you travel and create a daily routine that includes walking and spending some time with your dog because they need attention. You're so excited about bringing your new friend home and you have all these fantasies about what it's going to be like- the hiking trip, walks around the neighborhood and all the amazing tricks that your dog will be able to do. Then a week into it, you realize that this does not happen automatically. Your dog doesn't walk properly on the leash, barks at other dogs, has accidents in the house, sheds and doesn't listen to a word you say. Let's think about what the dog may be going through. Dogs live in the moment. You're a stranger to them and you speak a different language. To be quite honest, the dog doesn't know if he/she should trust you- you look frustrated a lot. There are new smells everywhere ...