Many people have made up their mind and implement it immediately. This is a great thing, but if they are not fully prepared, they will often get half the result with half the effort. You must know that sharpening the knife will not waste time cutting firewood. Then after we prepare to raise dogs, What preparations should be made before raising?

1. Doghouse

If you raise a small toy dog, you can arrange a sleeping place for it indoors (such as a balcony or hallway). As long as the dog has a range of activities, there is no need to prepare a kennel for it. Use a large enough cardboard box. Boxes or wooden boxes can be used instead, and the bottom should be covered with 1-day newspapers, 1-day cloth or blankets. It should be reminded that it is not advisable to lay down easily torn cotton pads or feather pads to avoid being torn by dogs and accidentally swallowed into the body. Affect digestion. If you are raising larger dogs, you should build a special kennel outdoors. It can be made of brick and wood structure, or it can be made into a movable kennel with wooden boards nailed. The style and size of the kennel should be determined according to the local climate conditions and the size of the dog's body. The principle is that the dog can rotate freely in the kennel, and the height is the height of the dog when it stands and raises its head plus 7-10 centimeters. It is advisable that the width is based on the height of the dog's back. Generally, the area of ​​a medium-sized kennel is 3.3 square meters and that of a large kennel is 6.6 square meters. There should also be a dog bed in the kennel where the dog can stretch out his limbs and lie down. Dog beds come in various forms, and cartons or wooden boards can be used as beds. The dog bed should also be covered with easy-to-replace, soft quilts, etc. Puppies under 3 months old can use a daily newspaper to make the bed surface; older dogs can use sheets or blankets to make the bed surface. In short, the following should be noted when setting up a kennel

A few points: (1) The southeast direction is ideal. If there are difficulties, you should also choose a place with at least 2-3 hours of sunlight to ensure that the kennel is warm in winter and cool in summer.

(2) Places with a lot of noise or people should be avoided as much as possible.

(3) It should be in a place where the owner can see and easily observe and call.

(4) It should be in a well-ventilated and relatively dry place.

(5) Put a little dog feces into the new kennel, because the dog's own smell can help the dog adapt to the new kennel environment as quickly as possible.

　2. Dog eating utensils

Dog eating utensils are best made of stainless steel, aluminum or plastic. The bottom of the food bowl should be heavy and the edges should be thick to prevent the dog from knocking it over when eating. The food bowl should not be too shallow to prevent the dog from splashing food everywhere. . In addition, fragile ceramic products, glass products, and easily rusted iron products cannot be used in food bowls. The size and shape of the food bowl should be determined according to the size and shape of the dog's mouth and nose. Dogs with short muzzles should use shallower utensils; dogs with long muzzles should choose deeper utensils. In addition, the surfaces of food utensils and drinking fountains should be smooth, which can be easily cleaned and disinfected.

3. Dog washing utensils