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CARE OF THE PUPPY.
Finally came the puppy that both expected and may not know what to do with that frightened little animal. Do not rush and let you act willfully in the early hours, let him sniff and recognize their new home, but most likely, you'll shy and fearful at first, but soon will be taking confidence.
It should not harass you with games, talk a lot and give the possibility of taking refuge in a quiet corner in these bad times for him, keep in mind that everything is new to our little friend, do not forget that until that time was playing with his brothers.
You must always keep in mind that a dog in no time should be a plaything, or for us or for children, likewise, will dispel the idea that the dog is and acts like a child, for there is nothing further from the Indeed, since the psychology of our friend is based (although living with a family) in the hierarchy of the group or herd.
The dog where he lives with his mother and siblings, learn the importance of the growl and bite, ie when the pup's mother upset for example, receives a growl from the dog and note the pressure of your teeth . This at first glance it could be something well known and perhaps not apply, it should be borne in mind in the face of the teachings of our puppy.
If a puppy does something naughty and I Golea, is endangering his good character (a dog never hits, or understand the meaning of the act), but instead takes him by the neck skin stirring a bit (bite) while telling a strong and forceful NO! (Groan), he will understand you better and will not spoil in no time his good character, if you fight at the right time to make mischief.
The earlier you should start your discipline within the home (once it has adapted to it) takes into account our previous recommendation and act that way. If your puppy relieves himself in an inappropriate site, take it to the place of the incident, take it by the skin of the neck and say NO!, But remember that the puppy can not control his sphincters only after 4 months of age approximately . Under any circumstances, commit the brutality of his nose rubbed in the feces and urine, and rhinal only when doing so and not later.
It is advisable to get right at the end of each meal, since he tends to lay down moments later, also help you if you leave at night in a room instead of letting him walk around the house. This is based on the puppy is clean by nature and rarely do their stuff at the place where it is, but do not forget to remove it as soon as you lift, repeat the operation several times throughout the day.
Perhaps you bought your puppy just carried away by her beauty, for that casual look elegant at once, or that mysterious eyes hidden under their long eyelashes, but as we said at the beginning, not everything is rosy and the reality is that it has bought a stuffed dog, but an animal with a strong character and at times somewhat stubborn, so you should be firm and consistent in their education, but of course never cruel or heartless.
If you want a dog in the future well-educated, and can live together without problems inside the home, now is the time to begin that task, and make it more
Easy will give the following recommendations:
• Do not climb everywhere, have you a blanket or bed in a corner where he is comfortable and protected from cold and moisture.
• Do not give to play shoes or old clothes, because they will know to distinguish between new and old, always let his favorite toy.
• At no time startle or startle the puppy, it will only have an adult scary and suspicious, it is best grown used to the noises and people, but wants to use it later as a guard dog or defense.
• When you take a walk, always do your collar and leash, this will prevent abuse, although it is desirable to take you somewhere where I can drop it safely, for exercise and relaxation of tensions which is placed inside the house.
• Do not give food out of their plate, but prompted by continuing with this annoying habit when I grow up, put on your plate always eat at the same time.
FOOD.
Your puppy has left our nursery eating a good dry food for puppies, and that's what we advise you to keep giving up the ten or twelve months.
After that age, should give a dry food (I think) for adults, but depending on the activity which he is to be subjected the animal, you will: maintenance feed, if you have little activity, or feed richer in protein if you will be subject to greater efforts (training, pregnancy, show season, etc.).
We recommend this type of power not by whim, but because of the quality of the diet will depend largely health, coat, resistance to the exercise and consequently the overall appearance of our friend.
Up to 4-5 months, you must put in place three times a day from there and even 8-10 months will twice to once a day pass when it exceeded this age, this should be accompanied by schedule more or less stable.
As you have seen, at any time we recommend the homemade food, and above all avoid the scraps from our meals. Would have to banish the mistaken idea that what is good for us, is the best couple's dog, which is rather unrealistic.
As a rule of thumb, always keep in mind, the animal does not give any bones, because their nutritional value is practically zero, but its consequences can be disastrous, the risk that key along the intestine, resulting in many times the death of our friend. Also do not use the small milk at any time, for what is likely to end up with diarrhea.
HYGIENE AND GROOMING.
In the first weeks of her small Briard, forget to wash it, if he is obliged to do so. Use a dry shampoo for dogs (it's like powder or foam). Do not wash with water to last 10 to 15 days after the last booster and of course must be completely dry.
Typically you should clean your ears and eyes, for that must be found in specialty stores some antiseptic wipes. At no time should use cotton swabs to clean ears.
Periodically check the length of the nails of the spurs, and cut if necessary, but be careful not to do too much, perhaps it is better that this work is performed by your veterinarian.
From the beginning, you should get used to your little grooming routine, as also should start brushing as soon as possible, though at first not too important not to have too much hair still, it is desirable to be accustomed from childhood to stand still while you are brushing. The easiest way is to upload it to a table, in this way will cost you less work for you and your Briard will move much less and allowed to do more easily.
Use a soft brush and a scraper bellows, both with rotating metal spikes, it is also desirable to have on hand a comb dematting to use it eventually, and only if necessary. To begin brushing, do it for one of the legs, lifting hair with one hand up, and brushing the other down, and follow up on the back end, then start at the chest and go the same way uphill until end whole body, once finished, repeat the same operation but this time with the doctor blade (comb-shaped rake.) If you find a knot, use the dematting, but try to do as little as possible, as it is to remove the smallest possible amount of hair during brushing. This operation should be done once a week.
The Pastor de Brie hair must be dry and hard (goat hair), making it easier to maintain them in good condition. The truth is that this race should not swim ever, but obviously, if we want to be with us indoors, we are obliged to, but less is more. When bañemos, we must do it with a smoothing shampoo that does not bear not to damage the hair texture. If you are presenting an exhibition wash at least 15 or 20 days before the event takes place. It can also help to have better hair, giving as a special contribution, yeast and wheat germ (this can be found in pharmacies).
The gluing of the ears should last until approximately 8-10 months, depending on each particular case (on request).
BEAUTY EXHIBITION.
You may wonder, that sense is a statement of beauty, and try to explain why that is and it can serve.
This type of events, is to trial and therefore to select the quality of the copies of the breeds. It is therefore essential to maintain a selective breeding of the race. Simply put, if there were no exhibitions of beauty, hardly existing breeds, and especially the quality of the copies would be far lower.
They are the meeting point for race fans and therefore the place where we meet potential players to continue selecting.
There are three types of exposures:
• National, which brings into play the CCC (Certificate of Fitness for the championship), which is a valid point for the championship of Spain.
• International, which is granted CAC.IB (Certificate of Aptitude for International Beauty Championship).
• Monographic, in the case of our race, is where are the best examples and players of our country, the latter are most important to breeders and exhibitors, as they are judged by specialists.
In France, a country of origin Briard, is not judged in the monograph (National Breeding) only from the standpoint of anatomical or morphological, but give enough importance to the offspring, with which the dog is not just winning a magnificent specimen but also has to be an excellent and proven player, but of course in Spain we still have much to work on it, and hope that the Spanish Club of Pastor de Brie, worry about this matter and take greater seriously.
From our point of view, we think it is appropriate for your dog in this exhibition, at least in the monograph, as it is very likely that the Briard be able to bring good qualities to the race and would be a shame to pass unnoticed .
WORK.
In the dog world, we understand the work, all that is related to training, in whatever form (tracking, obedience, herding, etc.)
Shepherd's dog Brie, is classified by the FCI (Federation International Cinológica) in Group I of shepherd dogs, and as a race tested working, but unfortunately our race is not in the labor camps and much least in official tests. And so therefore regrettable, is becoming a living dog.
We personally invite all holders of a Briard, and you in particular to try to work with his copy, that although we do not say it the best race for sports work, it was neither under the other, what happens is that they have had to discredit some races for others to reach the summit. Should bury once and for all the myth of race "multipurpose" that serves for all disciplines.
The ideal would be that any group could go to work in his city, so that you work with your dog right from the start, though assisted by a monitor. The problem is that everywhere there are groups and above all, are not always able to do serious work, so we recommend you be very careful and not fall into the hands of many "smart people" that unfortunately abound in this sector .
There is also a big barrier, and in the case of finding a good professional, he lacks the experience necessary to work with this breed, which makes the training much more difficult, and in most cases the best way out is blame the dog or race to get by.
Of course, feel free at any time for advice on any of the many possible questions that can be found, especially at first.
