French Bulldog Puppies in Columbus OH: Bringing Home A Second Pet (Part One)
French Bulldog puppies in
Columbus, Ohio can be a blessing for a household, even if there is already a
canine companion at home. Yet, due to certain circumstances, there are many
things a family should know and prepare for to keep both of your pets safe and
happy. With some cooperation, understanding and preparation on the behalf of your
family to make this change a positive one, your dogs can become close
companions for each other as well as their human family. Here are a few things
you should understand before you adopt a second pet and some things you can do
to prepare for this exciting new addition in your household…read on!
Canine Perceptions
Understanding the way
your dog instinctively thinks before bringing home a new French Bulldog puppy
can help facilitate a smoother transition for your entire family. Canines are
pack animals, so therefore they have the instinct to attempt to dominate each
other when there is one or more around. This behavior can become problematic
and even present dangers to both of your pets and even your family if they are
caught in the crossfire. This is especially true if your current pet is a
“bully breed” such as a Pit Bull, Doberman, Rottweiler, or other large breed
dog that tends to dominate other animals. Accepting that this is how dogs think
and behave can help you through the following preparations you and your family
should make before adopting a second pet.
Jealousy
Let’s face it…French
Bulldog puppies are adorable and will consume your time and attention; however,
this is a liability when it comes to your current dog since he or she may feel neglected
and become jealous of a cute little pup. If you and your family aren’t aware of
mounting tensions in your family’s first pet and give plenty of attention to
both of your fur babies, aggressive behaviors may begin. To avert this potential
problem, ask each member of your household to pay some extra attention to your
current pet to balance out the attention given to the newcomer. With a little
extra attention and understanding, your family can lessen or eliminate the
jealousy factor and avoid possibly dangerous interactions between your pets.
Meal Madness
Feeding time is
documented as one of the most dangerous times for multiple dog households. Instinctively,
dogs protect their food from other animals. “Food fights” are commonplace due
to this instinctive behavior and should be warded off at all costs. Providing
each of your pets with his or her own food dish will ideally ease this tension
and avert a fight between your pets. It is also wise to feed each of your pets
in a different room, when possible. Lastly, always have a container of water
around in case a fight does start between your pets so that you can throw the
water directly in the aggressor’s face to help break up the altercation.
For more information
about French Bulldog puppies in Columbus OH and bringing home a second pet to a
household, call 330-359-1187 or click on the provided link.
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