5 Tips for Owners of Extra-Large Dogs
Considering buying an extra-large dog? Currently own an extra-large breed and want some tips and tricks for making your life and your pet’s life as enjoyable as possible? Having a bigger dog means that there’s even more to love! Yet, owning a big dog can pose certain challenges.
Here are 5 tips you’ll want to know if you own an extra-large dog breed.
1. People Will Be Super Interested
Most people eww and ahh over smaller dogs, but larger dogs tend to get even more attention. Owning a large-breed dog means you’ll want to be prepared for strangers wanting to come up and pet your dog and, of course, ask his breed.
Keep it fun and interesting by coming up with a funny response to catch passersby off guard.
2. Be Prepared for Lots of Eating
The bigger the dog, the more they eat. Owning an extra-large dog means knowing (and financially preparing!) to spend a good amount of money on food each month. High-quality kibble can cost hundreds of dollars a month, depending on the brand.
Of course, more eating means more coming out the other end, so be prepared for that as well!
3. Focus Heavily on Training
Extra-large dogs often get a bad reputation for being untrainable and unmaintainable simply because of their size, but, like any dog, bigger breeds are just as capable of being trained to be good canine citizens.
As the owner of an extra-large breed, you’ll want to ensure that your dog knows basic commands such as:
- Not jumping
- Walking on a leash
- Sit & stay
Once your dog perfects those commands, you can move to more fun ones, such as roll over, play dead, and bark.
4. Pick the Right Toys
Most big dogs love to chew and, with bigger teeth and stronger jaws, traditional toys are no match for them! To keep your dog entertained (and to help with cleaning his teeth!), be sure to find durable toys that are meant for heavy chewers. Often, these toys are labeled as “bully” toys, which are made with highly durable and chew-proof materials.
5. Use a Dog Door
Extra-large dogs need plenty of exercise; otherwise, they’re more likely to become bored and destructive. To prevent chewed-up toys, shoes, and other items in your home, consider having a sliding door pet door installed.
A pet door allows your dog to exit and enter to home whenever he pleases. This means that even when you’re away from the home, your dog can still go outside to run off some extra energy or to use the bathroom. A pet door insert will give you the peace of mind that your dog is happy, even when you’re at work or running an errand.
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