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Introduction

Introduction
A new puppy or dog brings on a big responsibility. The objective in this manual is to provide an aid to dog owners of the following breeds. This instruction is recommended for all dog owners.

Terriers
These are fearless and energetic dogs. For their small height, terriers are still very active and ma e wonderful hunting companions due to their natural instincts to catch and ill. !any terriers act aggressive to other dogs and animals due to their prey drive. Terriers have their own personality but owners should ma e the effort to match the dog"s character in physical and mental e#ercise.

Heelers
These dogs are a breed that need a job, meaning they are a herding breed. $ery hardwor ing, heelers are used as a ranch dog. This breed need action in their life to maintain a healthy life. Firm training is re%uired as a puppy to produce a well behaved dog. &eelers need to be shown not to be the pac leader or an aggressive behavior will develop. &eelers are loyal to their own and ma e a wonderful guard dog for the family.

Retrievers
These dogs are the lovable breed of the group. 'atient with children ma e them e#cellent dogs for the whole family. (etrievers are very devoted to pleasing their masters. This breed is friendly with everyone, including other pets. (etrievers have very little guarding instincts and are unli ely to attac yet signal a stranger"s approach when on guard watch. )ogs of this breed will become destructive with the lac of mental and physical e#ercise.

Shepherds
These dogs are a very energetic and loving breed. *nown for their herding instincts, shepherds are the go to ranch dogs. This breed ma e a great family dog to have with small children. They love to play and run around. )ogs of the breed are loyal and are grown to be a guard dog. +hepherds have a protective instinct and can produced an aggressive behavior if not sociali,ed as a puppy to new people. A firm owner is needed to help the puppy avoid growing up s ittish and timid. +hepherds do not respond to harsh discipline due to the assumption of threat and will act aggressive.

Chapter 1: Accommodation
A comprehensive overview of how to properly house your dog and accommodate for the needs of each breed.

Accommodation

Accommodation
This section of the manual will consist of how to accommodate your Terrier, (etriever, &eeler, and +heppard to their new home. /hether your new dog is a puppy or adult, the transition to a new home is relatively the same e#cept that younger dogs tend to adapt to their new environment faster.

Sleeping Quarters
0. Accommodation time for the dog will partly depend on age. An adult dog can ta e up to a couple months to ease into its new home, whereas a puppy will adapt in a few wee s. 2. 1oo around the house for potential ha,ards for the dog such as electricity appliances, objects that could fall, and cho ing ha,ards. 3. !a e sure and spend some time playing with your dog and provide a treat or new toy to reassure him that everything is o ay. -. The dog"s belongings should be set up so he will immediately recogni,e the familiar items. .. To ma e their transition easier, provide a sleeping mat or blan et inside the house for comfort. +ome terriers are nown to chew and dig a lot, when pic ing a bed for this dog, loo for beds made of ballistic nylon fabric or that are chew and scratch resistant. All these breeds may e#perience occasional s in rashes or irritations so it is important to stay away from softer beds that easily absorb bacteria into the fabric. 2. A puppy should be put in a ennel during the night so it doesn"t tear anything up or go to the bathroom while unwatched. A puppy should be chec ed on every two hours during the night to ensure it is doing o ay. 3. If the adult dog is already potty trained and won"t ma e a mess unwatched, then it is o ay for it to sleep on a mat or bed you made him, instead of in a ennel. 4. )on"t disturb the sleeping location of your dog. It is important for your dog to feel secure in an unfamiliar place.

+ome popular types of beds for these dog include5 +tandard dog beds5 loo li e cushions or pillows and do not have edges or rims. !ost contain materials such as fleece, flannel, fau# suede, denim, or microfiber and are filled with polyester or foam padding. 6est dog beds5 They are very similar to standard dog beds, e#cept they have raised edges which surround the bed to ma#imi,e comfort. )onut dog beds5 They contain a pillow7soft bolster that are typically round or oval with an edge around the perimeter. They are made of very soft materials. *ennel dog beds5 This can be much more practical than bul y blan ets, but more comfortable than papers or thin disposable pads. This is important for dogs that spend a lot of time in a ennel.

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Pet Restrictions
0. As a puppy they should be ept away from trash cans, pillows and anything else that can be torn up easily. *eeping an eye on them at all times is crucial. 2. )uring the night ma e sure the puppy is ept in a ennel so it doesn"t tear anything up while unwatched. 3. All dogs should be restricted from wood floors unless you don"t care if it gets scratched up, because eventually it will. -. )on"t encourage your dog to run on tile or wood floors because they can slip and hurt themselves. This applied mostly to older and the bigger dogs such as retrievers and shepherds as they can hurt themselves easier. .. 9ertain rooms should be closed off from the dog if they are li ely to damage, alter, or eat something of significance to the owner. This is up to the owner to determine which rooms should be closed off. 2. Terriers are more resistant to following new rules at first compared to the other dogs so ma e sure to be firm and patient when establishing where and where not he can go in the house.

Running Room
0. The heeler, shepherd, retriever and terrier are all on the list of top 2: active breeds so they re%uire lots of activity. It is important not to over e#ercise the pups because it can lead to muscular problems in the later years. 2. Although all can live in a small apartment or house, this is not nearly enough room to meet their physical needs. 3. All dogs should have a par or bac yard to run around freely. The pups should be e#ercised 2:73: minutes ma# each day while the adults up to an hour and a half each day. 8lder dogs should be e#ercised between 3: minutes to an hour ma# every day in order to eep healthy, but not hurt themselves. -. /al ing your new dog around the neighborhood is important as it will help him become accustomed to his surrounding and feel safer. .. &ave patience and allow him to e#plore everything around his new home.

Chapter : !utrition
A comprehensive overview of how to properly feed your dog and tend to the nutritional needs of each breed.

!utrition
Puppies
'uppies of 4 wee s and older re%uire premium puppy dry food for feedings. 0. (ead label on food bag for accuracy of amount to be given 2. Feed puppy 37- times a day 3. Fish oil and dolomite calcium powder are to be given until 04 months -. 'rovide clean water for puppy Tips for Puppies 0. At night it is recommend for moist food with the essential vitamins re%uired. 2. !eat minced for puppies is recommended than the typical canned food that gives loose stools from poor ingredients. 3. If food is too hard for puppy, mi# in warm water to help soften. 8ne part water to three parts of food is recommended. -. For +hepherds watch protein inta e because it can cause growing pains nown as panosteitis. 6o problems in the future but causes severe pain to the puppies fast growing bones.

Adults
Adults of the age ; months and older re%uire premium dry dog food. 0. (ead label on food bag for accuracy of amount to be given 2. Adults re%uire feeding twice a day 3. <ive fish oil pills that provide the dog e#tra nutrition -. Feed dog same food every day to avoid upset stomach .. 'rovide clean water for dog Tips for Adults 0. Avoid giving onions, avocado, garlic, grapes, raisins, dairy, candy, gum, chocolate, fat trimming, bones, peaches, walnuts, macadamia nuts, caffeine, mushrooms, tomatoes, and yeast dough. All are either to#ic or upset the dogs stomach. 2. <ive the dog a feeding schedule, meaning food is given at a same time every day 3. <ive dog access to food for 2: minutes as a training method

S"itching foods
+witching your dog to a new food is a slow transition. )o not be shoc ed with upset stomachs or diarrhea. 0. !i# in new food to old with a 05- ratio. 2. /ith time increase new food inta e 3. 8nce phased out of old food, give dog only new food Tips for Transition 0. 8rganic or natural food is always best for dogs 2. 9lean water bowl twice a day 3. If dog food lac protein inta e, supplements or adding in oil to food is an easy fi#.

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Chapter #: $rooming
A comprehensive overview of how to properly groom your dog and tend to the physical grooming needs of each breed.

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$rooming
In this section of the manual, you will receive instructions on how to properly groom your dog, beginning from when they are puppies all the way to adulthood. This information will provide you with recommended products specifically for your breed, as well as the sensitivity of your dog and the things to eep in mind when purchasing products for your particular dog. It is good to remember that helping your dog loo its very best can sometimes be a challenge for the both of you, so ma e sure that you ma e these occasional grooming sessions as fun and rela#ed as possible. To help eep your dog rela#ed during bath time, pet them gently in sensitive areas such as their belly, ears, or bac . >ntil your dog becomes use to getting groomed, it is important that you eep these grooming sessions short, lasting for only about . to 0. minutes. To enhance these grooming sessions more, give your dog its favorite treat after the grooming session is complete.

Recommended $rooming %aterials

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Step&b'&Step $rooming Instructions

0. <ather all the supplies and materials needed to groom your dog. 2. +et up your space by setting all supplies and material in reaching distance, but not near the bathing area. 3. <et your dog, and place it in a designated area where you plan to begin the grooming session. -. Thoroughly brush your dog in the direction that the fur is growing, beginning from the nec down to removing any tangles or loose hairs.

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.. If necessary, trim your dog"s fur with clippers or stripping nife going bac in a constant vertical position. 2. Trim your dog"s toe nails using the nail clippers recommended according to your dog"s si,e Athis step can be s ipped if proper tools are not availableB.

Step&b'&Step (ental H'giene Instructions

0. =egin brushing your dog"s teeth by gently touching the mu,,le, then lifting the lips until the gums and teeth are visible 2. Apply a small amount of dog formulated toothpaste to the toothbrush 3. =efore you place the toothbrush into the dogs mouth, place a small amount of toothpaste on your finger, and let your dog lic it off to become ac%uainted with the taste -. 6ow using the toothbrush, apply a small amount of toothpaste to one tooth and the adjoining gum line .. <radually increase the number of teeth brushed, wor ing your way from the front to the bac molars 2. Angle the toothbrush at a -. degree angle towards the gum line 3. (otate the toothbrush in a circular motion until the gum line and all the teeth have been brushed Note5 861E >+@ )8< F8(!>1AT@) T88T&'A+T@. >sing toothpaste for humans could result in illness or death.

Step&b'&Step )athing Instructions

0. +ecure your dog in place whether in a tub or outside by eeping a firm grip on its bac 2. If you are washing your dog in a tub, fill the tub with 3 to . inches of lu ewarm water. If you are outside, use a spray bottle or cup filled with warm water 3. )rench your dog with the warm water thoroughly, ma ing sure that the entire coat is moist -. <ently massage in the shampoo of your choice into the coat, wor ing from the head of your dog, to the tail .. *eeping a tight grip on your dog, rinse it with lu ewarm water until all the shampoo is rinsed out of the coat Arepeat steps - and . about four times using different shampoosB 2. =rush your dog"s wet coat once again until the coat appears smooth and sil y 3. Trim your dog once again using the original mars coat ing Aor desired toolB, this time adding more detail than before and ma ing the coat more even 4. 9hec the ear for any odor, and determine whether or not the ear powder is necessary ;. )ry your dog preferably using a large towel or a blow dryer that is set to FcoolG and is strictly monitored Aif your dog becomes sensitive to the sound or intensity of the blow dryer, use a towelB 0:. (eward your dog with a treat NOTE5 If your dog will not stay still during bath time, place a toy in the tub or in front of them on the ground so that they will be occupied with the toy instead of you.

Special grooming needs for Terriers

If your terrier has a longer coat, remove tangles every day with a slic er brush If your terrier has a short and smooth coat, use a bristle or rubber brush and brush the coat once a wee

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=athe once every month )ue to sensitive coats, use anti7itch shampoos

Special grooming needs for Heelers

<room 2 times a wee with a steel comb andHor a wire brush to control shedding =aths can be given once a month due to minimum need of grooming up eep =rush once a wee using a rubber brush andHor a bristle brush NOTE5 )uring spring, heelers e#perience a Fcoat blowG where they have increased shedding that will need to be maintained by grooming them daily and giving 0 warm bath with %uality shampoo every two wee s.

Special grooming needs for Retrievers

>se a slic brush to remove tangles >se a bristle brush to capture dead hair Thoroughly comb the tail )ry shampoo can be used to groom retrievers, but leave the shampoo in for at least 2: minutes 6ever cut straight across the fur Ause only upward movements, pushing the clippers or scissors under the top layerB. This strictly applies to <olden (etrievers Ta e your retriever to get groomed professionally every 3 months The areas that tend to tangle the most on <olden retrievers in particular are the nec and throat area, behind the ears, and belly

Special grooming for Shepherd*s

)iet plays a significant role in the condition of the coat A%uality foods prevent s in problemsB 9oat re%uires brushing for 0: minutes or less, 37- times per wee Atime varies depending on coat length and conditionB =rush with a wire slic er brush or grooming ra e 8ccasional baths Aonce a monthB =rush your shepherd"s teeth at least 3 times a wee Aeveryday if possibleB

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Chapter +: Activities and Training

A comprehensive overview of how to give proper e#ercise to your dog and tend to the active lifestyle and training needs of each breed.

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Activities and Training

Ph'sical Activities
Terriers, &eelers, +hepherds, and (etrievers, all re%uire relatively high amounts of physical activities to stay healthy. The following will instruct owners on how to give their pet for any of the four breeds, proper amounts of e#ercise. 'uppies 7 Time (e%uired 'er )ay5 . minutesHmonth of age Adults 7 Time (e%uired 'er )ay5 0.. hours !ature Adults 7 Time (e%uired 'er )ay5 0 hour Ta,ing -ut for Pla' Time 0. +tart your dog"s daily outdoor adventure at the front door with leash in hand and have any toys ready for the dog to play with when off the leash. 2. 9all the dog if heHshe is not already waiting for your command. 3. Attached the leash to the dog. -. 8pen the door and ensure that the dog follows owner out the door Athis shows the dog that the owner is in command of what happens once they leave the homeB. .. /hile wal ing the dog, wal with purpose, do not allow the dog to wander. 2. /al the dog for the first 2. 7 .:I of the time allotted for guaranteed activities, this e#pends the mental stress built up by dogs as well as strengthens the relationship between dog and owner. 3. For the remainder of time, allow the dog off the leash Ain a fenced off area if the dog is nown to run awayB. 4. If other dogs are around, let the dog play with others so the dog gains interaction with other canines. ;. >se toys such as balls, ropes, or frisbees to play if the dog is alone or to add a challenge to the simple game of fetch while around other dogs. 0:. @nsure that the dog has done its Jbusiness" before returning homeward. 00. 1eash the dog and wal for another amount of time if desired, then return home. 02. &ave water ready for the dog to drin upon arrival. Ta,ing -ut for .)usiness* 0. <rab a bag to contain the Jbusiness" your dog will leave behind. 2. The steps 0 7 - of previous procedure with the e#ception of toys. 3. /al the dog to an area where heHshe will want to use Aremove from lease if necessaryB. -. 8nce the dog is finished, use the bag inside out and pic up the Jbusiness". .. Turn the bag right side out with the free hand. 2. )iscard the bag in the proper waste bin and return home. )reed Specific Considerations +ee below for conditions to consider when allowing the dog to e#ercise. Times for play might be limited in order to prevent the following5 04

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Training
Terriers, &eelers, +hepherds, and (etrievers, are all nown for their intelligence. Terriers and &eelers are trained for agility activities. &eelers and +hepherds are trained for herding. +hepherds are also trained heavily for police enforcement, and retrievers are trained for handicapped assistance. All of these breeds are fully capable of learning advance tric s as long as time and effort are invested into the dog. House Training 0. @ventually, an untrained dog will do it"s Jbusiness" inside. 2. )o not physically discipline the dog upon this occurrence. 3. 9orrect the action with a firm F6oKG. -. 9lean up the accident with proper cleaning supplies. .. Ta e the dog out a few hours after the accident following the FTa ing 8ut for J=usiness" steps in the Activities section. A1/AE+ use a leash for this instance. 2. >se words li e F<o 'ottyG when you allow the dog to go. 3. >pon completion of the dog"s business, praise the dog with affection and a treat. 4. (eturn inside and repeat steps until dog is house trained. ;. Assure that you are allowing the dog outside often enough. Training for Tric,s 0. &ave handy a large number of small treats as well as a training clic er. 2. >se positive reinforcement only. 3. If dog does something undesirable, just say no and never reward. -. /hen dog succeeds in a tas , praise, clic , and treat. &ave dog repeat tric until heHshe understands it"s to their benefit to do what has been trained.

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