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| | | | Pomeranians behavior schedule a vet appointment |
| Opening your heart to a Pomeranian can be fun, but | | | | right away. Oftentimes animals hide the fact that |
| you must be willing to take on the responsibility of | | | | they are feeling sick and even a small change could |
| dog ownership. When you become a Pom owner, it's | | | | indicate something more serious. Have your |
| up to to do everything in your power to make your | | | | Pomeranian neutered or spayed - they WILL be |
| pet's life a happy one, the proper care, environment | | | | much happier. |
| and companionship. If this sounds like a big | | | | Providing a safe environment for your Pomeranian |
| commitment — it is! But rest assured, the | | | | can eliminate unfortunate accidents in the home, |
| rewards of pet ownership far outweigh the work | | | | especially for puppies. Be careful to pick up small |
| you have to put into it. | | | | objects your dog could ingest and make sure there |
| An often overlooked, but very important step in | | | | are no unsafe places in the home. When guests |
| caring for your Pomeranian is to insure that he is | | | | come over, or if the kids are running in and out, |
| properly trained. A properly trained dog will be a | | | | make sure they know not to leave the door open so |
| pleasure to both strangers and his master, but a lot | | | | the dog can get out. Refrain from feeding your |
| of people do not take this important step and then | | | | Pomeranian table scraps as some of it can actually |
| wonder why their dog is not "well behaved". Many a | | | | harm your dog. Chocolate, in particular, can be lethal. |
| dog has been considered a "bad" pet when all he | | | | Grooming your Pomeranian not only helps him look his |
| really needed was the owner to take the time out to | | | | best but is also important to keep him in the best of |
| train him properly. | | | | health. Cleaning his ears, brushing his fur, trimming his |
| Proper training isn't just about performing cool tricks, | | | | nails — these all contribute to the overall health |
| although that is one side benefit. A properly trained | | | | and happiness of your pooch. Proper dental care is |
| dog will be safer than one who is not trained. A | | | | the most important grooming task you can do for |
| properly trained dog will be obedient and come to | | | | your Pomeranian. Without regular brusing, bacteria |
| your side should you need to call him out of harms | | | | can build up in your dogs mouth. This bacteria can |
| way. A well trained Pomeranian will not be a nuisance | | | | break away and cause serious health problems for |
| to guests and training your dog is also a bonding | | | | your dog. Make sure you brush at least a couple of |
| experience and will enforce the fact that you are the | | | | times a week and have a dental check up every |
| "master". You can train a dog on your own, or you | | | | year! |
| can join an obedience training class and get instruction | | | | Finally, you need to have a plan in case something |
| from professionals. | | | | goes wrong. What if there is a fire or some other |
| The Pom is an active dog who is intelligent | | | | disaster? Make sure someone is responsible to get |
| courageous and a loyal companion. The Pomeranian | | | | your pet out of the house in case of emergency. It's |
| may not interact well with small children and due to | | | | also a good idea to have a neighbor or friend that |
| its small size can suffer abuse from children . The | | | | can take your pet on short notice should you be |
| Pomeranian can make a good watch dog but can | | | | called away in an emergency. |
| become to yappy if you do not train him to avoid | | | | When you let a Pomeranian into your home as a pet, |
| excessive braking. The Pom may be hard to | | | | you are making a lifetime commitment to provide |
| housebreak but are very smart and can be trained | | | | everything he needs for a healthy and happy life. |
| very quickly. | | | | Some Pomeranians can live into the teens so consider |
| Another important part of Pomeranian ownership is | | | | your commitment carefully — in the end I |
| to get regular vet checkups. A yearly check up is a | | | | think you will see that the rewards far outweigh the |
| must and he should have all his vaccinations kept up | | | | work involved in caring for a pet. |