Basic Supplies You’ll Need for a New Pointer Puppy
Of course you’ll need to buy some nutritious puppy food – that goes without saying. But beyond that, you’ll also need some basic supplies to keep your new Pointer pup both happy and healthy.
Beau, the Unhappy Pointer
I bet you never thought you’d hear the words “unhappy” and “Pointer” used together. I didn’t either, and I’ve been around Pointers for a lot of years. My own Pointer, a certified therapy dog, is always happier than a lark. Of course, my family and I give him plenty of love, and he gets all that attention from the people he visits in nursing homes, hospitals and the other facilities.
Teaching a Pointer Pup His Name
Naming a new puppy has always been a struggle. I have no imagination. But, I have managed to learn some tricks about teaching a new Pointer puppy his name. The goal is to teach him to give you his full attention as soon as you say his name. As you start training your Pointer to sit, stay and so forth, you’ll say his name followed by a verbal command. That’s why he needs to know and respond to his name.
Pointers and Small Dogs Get Along Just Fine
You already know that Pointers are fairly sizeable dogs, and that they’re athletic, strong and active. What you might not know is just how well they get along with small dogs. And I’m not just talking about dogs that weigh 20 or 30 pounds. Nope, I mean Pointers get along just fine with even the tiniest dogs.
Walk a 10k Charity Event with Your Pointer
10k runs/walks can be a lot of fun, they raise a lot of money for charities, and those long walks or runs are good for you, too. But have you ever considered bringing your Pointer along with you, to walk by your side while you’re raising money for charity?
How You Can Make Your Pointer’s Vet Bills More Affordable
We all love and enjoy our dogs, and so we should. But owning a dog carries certain responsibilities, and making sure our dogs receive the veterinary care they need is one of the big ones. Yes, most people make sure their Pointers get the basics – an annual exam, shots, heartworm preventives, worming and so forth. It all adds up, though, and owning a dog can mean several hundred dollars a year in vet bills. And that’s just for the routine stuff.
Even Pointers Can be Anxious in Thunderstorms
You might not think a Pointer would be frightened by something as harmless as a thunderstorm. After all, Pointers are big, muscular, sturdy dogs. They’re not some tiny little breed that tends to start shaking with fear when they’re looked at the wrong way.
Can Pointers be Good Therapy Dogs, Despite Their Size?
I guess you’d describe me as a middle-aged guy. I wanted a Pointer because I thought I’d take him out hunting. Well, that didn’t work out, although it wasn’t the dog’s fault. As it turns out, I can’t hit the broad side of a barn, so I gave up that idea pretty quickly.
Dog Parks and Your Pointer
Every Pointer owner knows these dogs love to run, and they need plenty of vigorous exercise to stay healthy and happy. For city dogs, what could possibly be better than a trip to the community dog park? Being outside, playing with other dogs, the opportunity to run and run and run … what’s not to like if you’re a Pointer?