1997 copyright. Smooth Fox Terrier Rescue
last updated: 29 May 2008
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| Bringing home your new Fox Terrier | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Before bringing home any new dog of any age, you need to prepare your home and your family. Planning ahead will make everything go easier for both you and the dog. First, check your home and yard. The Fox Terrier is a very active dog, it is important that you have a securely fenced yard, large enough for him to play and exercise. The fence should be at least 5 feet tall and go completely down to the ground in all places. Walk all around the fence and be sure there are no holes or breaks in it. It doesn't take much for a Fox Terrier to make his escape. Second, go into the house and walk through looking at it from the dog's point of view. If you have a two-story house and don't want him upstairs, get a baby gate. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| If you have children, be sure small toys are put away. Your new dog may see them as his toys to chew. He will not only destroy them but he may be injured from trying to eat them. Use common sense and plan ahead. He cannot know what you want, so be patient. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Next is your lifestyle, and of course, his lifestyle. If you can, find out when he is used to waking up and going outside in the morning and when he goes for the last time at night. Find out his feeding schedule too and what type of food he is used to. Where will he sleep? Where will he stay when you're not at home? These are questions to ask and answer before you bring home any new dog. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| If you have other pets, be very careful about introducing the new Fox Terrier. It is best to introduce another dog by taking them to a neutral place, like a local park for the first meeting. Only after they are getting along do you take them home together. If you have a cat or bird keep the pets separated for a few days to let everyone get settled in first. Ask friends and relatives (and neighbors kids) to wait a few days before coming to visit. Too much excitement at first is asking for a problem. The new pet has so much to learn about you and your family first, then they can meet everyone else! | ||||||||||||||||||||
| It can go smoothly for both your family and your new dog if you plan ahead. Talk to the person you are getting the dog from and know as much as possible about the dog before you bring him into your home. Be sure it's okay to call them with questions if you have a problem. Use good common sense and you'll have a wonderful, happy life together. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Webmaster: Pam Bishop 1997 copyright. Smooth Fox Terrier Rescue last updated: 29 May 2008 |
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