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We decided to give in this section, answers to issues that we were most often brought up. It is obvious that it is only our opinion that is given here. Some people may not agree and that is good.
We'll sometimes publish the answers to questions for which there are frequent inquiries, in the hope that they can be useful.
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As you know, I will be getting a new puppy soon. Would it be a good idea to have a cage or pen waiting when I finally welcome her home?
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Although still wrongly associated to a type of punishment, the pen or a cage, when it is used properly and not as permanent living quarters, is an excellent tool for training. Her first night home, will be for your new puppy her first time without her brothers and sisters. He has never really been alone. All the new smells and new sounds can really make her feel anxious. For the first few nights you can make things easier by making her nest near your bed. When she awakes in an unfamiliar environment, she will be reassured by your presence and the sound of your voice.
In addition, when you’re in potty training period, it will help you keep better control of her comings and goings and to prevent small accidents from quickly becoming bad habits.
Very quickly, as she understands what is expected of her in her new home, it will come to serve as a place to sleep and / or hide her favourite toys.
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Is a dog registered at the CKC necessarily better than the ones who are not?
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In general, we can say that the CKC registration is a good guarantee of quality, and that breeders who subscribe to this association are conscientious and true lovers of dogs.
However, we must not forget that it is very easy to become a member of this association. Furthermore, we need to know that the organisation itself does not exercise any control over its members.
Membership is only essential in cases where a dog owner would like to “show” his dog in professional dog shows, the CKC exercising full control over such beauty contest activities in Canada.
In reality, the difference happens at the administrative level and has not much to do with the dog as such. Sometimes, the only thing that registration guarantees you is a higher price.
Every breeder is different. Only you can decide if the environment and love that he provides for his dogs can produce the puppy that suits your needs.
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My dog has now reached the age of one year. I was wondering if it would be O.K. to start giving him table scraps?
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If your dog has a tendency to be overweight, there is no doubt it would be better to avoid exacerbating the situation by giving him extra food. Otherwise, unless he has specific health issues, such as allergies to nuts, and if he exercises regularly, I see no reason to deny him this treat. However, you must never forget this golden rule: if it's not good for you, it's not good for him.
Avoid giving him the bad stuff you set aside in your plate thinking about your own waistline… remaining spicy sauce, or scraps of fat. Salt, sugar and fat should be avoided.
Think of it instead as an opportunity to give him a dietary supplement in a most palatable form that he could otherwise not find in his daily diet. Most vegetables, fruits, meat, fish (not seafood) and pasta, can only be beneficial.
However, if your dog is used exclusively to a dry diet, you need to introduce “table” food with discernment, in order to avoid intestinal disorders.
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