Dog care checklist - fordsfords/fordsfords.github.io GitHub Wiki

We boarded Borris over night at a friend's house. I forgot a few things, but of course, everything was fine.

This is a checklist for next time.

Bring:

Provide:

Instructions:

Treats are great. A small treat is just as good as a big one, so make them SMALL! I break his kibble in half. Give one at a time. Always make him sit before you give him one.
Walk every 4-ish hours during the day. Usually poops twice (but can be 1 or 3).
- Carry a few kibble in a baggie during walks. Make sure he associates the baggie with the kibble.
  - The main purpose is to get his attention so that he pays attention to you. Always command him to "sit" before you give.
- He usually ignores other dogs, which is a good thing. But sometimes he is too interested. Call his name, get out a kibble, and tell him to "sit" before you give it.
- He doesn't like rain, but can deal with it.
First walk about 8am-ish, last walk about 9pm-ish.
Feed AM/PM, 1/3 cup (level) each.
He might want to sleep in your bed, or maybe not. If he gets on but you don't want, just get a kibble, tell him to "go on" and point at his bed. Tell him to sit (on his bed) before giving the kibble.
Don't leave him alone with your food in his reach. It is instinct for dogs to take your food if you walk away.
Dogs don't understand "no" very well. For example, if he barks, telling him "no" won't help. Instead, get out a kibble and tell him "come". Point at a nearby spot as where he should go to. Tell him "sit". Give the kibble. He stopped barking, didn't he? :-)
- Remember: telling a dog to DO something always works better than telling him NOT to do something.