| Opening your heart to a Pomeranian can be fun, but | | | | right away. Oftentimes animals hide the fact that they |
| you must be willing to take on the responsibility of dog | | | | are feeling sick and even a small change could indicate |
| ownership. When you become a Pom owner, it's up to | | | | something more serious. Have your Pomeranian |
| to do everything in your power to make your pet's life | | | | neutered or spayed - they WILL be much happier. |
| a happy one, the proper care, environment and | | | | Providing a safe environment for your Pomeranian can |
| companionship. If this sounds like a big commitment ' it | | | | eliminate unfortunate accidents in the home, especially |
| is! But rest assured, the rewards of pet ownership far | | | | for puppies. Be careful to pick up small objects your |
| outweigh the work you have to put into it. | | | | dog could ingest and make sure there are no unsafe |
| An often overlooked, but very important step in caring | | | | places in the home. When guests come over, or if the |
| for your Pomeranian is to insure that he is properly | | | | kids are running in and out, make sure they know not |
| trained. A properly trained dog will be a pleasure to | | | | to leave the door open so the dog can get out. |
| both strangers and his master, but a lot of people do | | | | Refrain from feeding your Pomeranian table scraps as |
| not take this important step and then wonder why their | | | | some of it can actually harm your dog. Chocolate, in |
| dog is not 'well behaved'. Many a dog has been | | | | particular, can be lethal. |
| considered a 'bad' pet when all he really needed was | | | | Grooming your Pomeranian not only helps him look his |
| the owner to take the time out to train him properly. | | | | best but is also important to keep him in the best of |
| Proper training isn't just about performing cool tricks, | | | | health. Cleaning his ears, brushing his fur, trimming his |
| although that is one side benefit. A properly trained dog | | | | nails ' these all contribute to the overall health and |
| will be safer than one who is not trained. A properly | | | | happiness of your pooch. Proper dental care is the |
| trained dog will be obedient and come to your side | | | | most important grooming task you can do for your |
| should you need to call him out of harms way. A well | | | | Pomeranian. Without regular brusing, bacteria can build |
| trained Pomeranian will not be a nuisance to guests | | | | up in your dogs mouth. This bacteria can break away |
| and training your dog is also a bonding experience and | | | | and cause serious health problems for your dog. Make |
| will enforce the fact that you are the 'master'. You can | | | | sure you brush at least a couple of times a week and |
| train a dog on your own, or you can join an obedience | | | | have a dental check up every year! |
| training class and get instruction from professionals. | | | | Finally, you need to have a plan in case something |
| The Pom is an active dog who is intelligent courageous | | | | goes wrong. What if there is a fire or some other |
| and a loyal companion. The Pomeranian may not | | | | disaster? Make sure someone is responsible to get |
| interact well with small children and due to its small size | | | | your pet out of the house in case of emergency. It's |
| can suffer abuse from children . The Pomeranian can | | | | also a good idea to have a neighbor or friend that can |
| make a good watch dog but can become to yappy if | | | | take your pet on short notice should you be called |
| you do not train him to avoid excessive braking. The | | | | away in an emergency. |
| Pom may be hard to housebreak but are very smart | | | | When you let a Pomeranian into your home as a pet, |
| and can be trained very quickly. | | | | you are making a lifetime commitment to provide |
| Another important part of Pomeranian ownership is to | | | | everything he needs for a healthy and happy life. |
| get regular vet checkups. A yearly check up is a must | | | | Some Pomeranians can live into the teens so consider |
| and he should have all his vaccinations kept up to date. | | | | your commitment carefully ' in the end I think you will |
| Also, if you notice anything different in your | | | | see that the rewards far outweigh the work involved |
| Pomeranians behavior schedule a vet appointment | | | | in caring for a pet. |