| Though they are large, strong, muscular dogs who | | | | intensive socialization considering the new environment |
| were used as guard dogs in the borders of Dalmatia, | | | | they are into and the new faces they get to see |
| this spotted breed has become playful and easy to | | | | everyday. |
| get along pet. They even gained sudden popularity | | | | 3. Regardless of the training objective, your pet needs |
| among families especially those with children because | | | | to be physically fit for dalmatian training. A pooch who |
| of the two Walt Disney films based on the novel The | | | | is sick, stressed, confused or excited may not learn |
| Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith. | | | | efficiently thus you need to check out on this before |
| Unfortunately, the popularity caused this breed to | | | | training begins. |
| suffer because of irresponsible breeding and owners | | | | 4. One way to ensure your dal's wellness is to provide |
| who are not knowledgeable about the breed and the | | | | high quality foods. Choose the type or brand of food |
| dalmatian training they needed. | | | | that has meat as the first ingredient. Instead of giving |
| | | | one full meal a day, it is recommended to give small |
| 1. Young puppies should not be taken away from their | | | | multiple meals a day to prevent stomach upset and |
| mother and littermates at a very young age. They | | | | gastric torsion. Adults should be given three to six cups |
| should be placed to their permanent homes between | | | | a day and two cups to puppies, both in minimum of |
| eight to ten weeks of age since they are usually | | | | two servings. |
| confident and amenable during this period. | | | | 5. Though this breed requires minimal bathing, it is good |
| 2. The breeder should have started socializing the pup | | | | to brush them daily to minimize shedding. Ears must be |
| at three weeks of age in order for the young pup to | | | | cleaned, nails must be trimmed and the presence of |
| be aware of the world he is into. This aims to help him | | | | fleas, ticks and other foreign objects in the skin should |
| develop good social relationship to other dogs, animals | | | | be checked especially during the warmer months. |
| and humans as he grows up. The breeder is not the | | | | As simple as they seem, the above tips can make a |
| only one responsible for socialization. In fact, puppies | | | | difference to your dalmatian training provided they are |
| who have just been placed to their new homes need | | | | applied correctly. |