Dog Mom in her 20s Tips🥰🐾
Hey:) I just got my 6th Dog 🥹🐾in my lifetime & thought I could spread some helpful tips bc on Day 5 with my New Pit Puppy Brownie🤎 I’m feeling like a pro atp lol
✨ Pros:
- Something New to Love
- Helps mark timelines with watching them grow
- A constant friend
- Shows how smart we can be! & great teachers
- Can deter human baby fever lol 🤗
- You’re helping a living being feel loved & safe & they do the same for you!
👀 Cons:
- Can lack rest for potty breaks etc
- Hard to discipline bc SO CUTE!
- Potty training takes toll on furniture
- They are teething and bite
- Pricey sometimes & requires documentation etc
- New set of chores like brushing
📝Tips:
* Show them unconditional love WITH conditional requirements for their full freedom
- As you would want as a child, make it clear they will always be loved, but they cannot do whatever they want. ESPECIALLY for my future big dogs
*Discipline/train them with the world of people who don’t care for dogs and are afraid of them in mind
- I learned the hard way that not everyone is going to be receptive of your pup, the best way to come back that is a well behaved pup so don’t be so sweet to them that you don’t lay down the law, way easier said than done!
*☔️day funds or pet insurance helps a ton
- prep for hard times now…
-while you have the money by multiple rounds of dog food or pee pee papers, toys, and just pace your use because one day you might fall on hard financial times and you’ll look at your precious puppy like the burden that they don’t have to be if you prepare.
- don’t be afraid to share the load! Plenty people will love your puppy so hopefully plenty of people if you’re ever in a jam will come to help you take care of them.
* Start them early with getting time apart from you before the separation anxiety is too strong for them to overcome.
*Have Patience!
- perfect balance a stern and sweet is best🥹🤍
* Look up what you feel you aren’t an expert at!
-google your breed, there will be essentials you can learn there such as your state’s laws on owning them
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Being a dog mom in your 20s comes with unique joys and challenges, especially when raising energetic breeds like pit bulls. One essential aspect to consider is the puppy's socialization early on. Exposure to various people, environments, and other animals can help your dog develop confidence and reduce anxiety. Another important tip is maintaining a consistent daily routine. Dogs thrive on predictability, which reduces stress and encourages good behavior. Feeding, walks, training sessions, and playtime should be scheduled to give your puppy structure and security. Investing in quality chew toys can greatly relieve teething discomfort and prevent destructive biting of furniture or belongings. Rotating different toys keeps your puppy engaged and mentally stimulated. Regarding training, positive reinforcement methods, such as treats and praise, are more effective and help build a trusting relationship. Remember to start with basic commands and gradually increase difficulty. Managing separation anxiety is critical for puppies. Practicing short absences and leaving comfort items like a blanket or a piece of clothing with your scent can help your dog feel secure during alone time. Financial preparedness is key. Besides daily expenses like food and grooming, unexpected veterinary costs can arise. Setting aside an emergency fund or obtaining pet insurance provides peace of mind. Lastly, connecting with other dog owners or local training groups offers not only social opportunities for your dog but also valuable community support. Being part of a dog mom network helps share advice, resources, and companionship, making the journey of raising a puppy enjoyable and less overwhelming.
