There are times in life when you need a new partner; when you have small children, when you become independent, when you have a partner who travels a lot, when you live in a big house, when you can’t/want to have more children, etc. On all these occasions, bringing home a dog is a good solution to expand the family and have a true companion for life. And it is that when you have already taken the step of deciding to take a dog so that it becomes one more of the household, the difficulty and indecision arrives when choosing which breed to choose… In fact, if what you really want is a breed of dog that is a companion for you, the Belgian Shepherd It is postulated as a good option that you should value. The Belgian Shepherd is a dog that has been accompanying man for thousands of years. Thus, he is very faithful and docile, but also a guardian and intelligent. He is an ideal dog to live in a large house, but he can also get used to living in a smaller sized apartment. In this way, if what you want is to bring home a Belgian Shepherd, here we explain all the details you need to know about how to care for a Belgian Shepherd.
What do you need to take care of Belgian Shepherd dogs?
• Belgian Shepherd.
• I think specialized.
• Toilet.
• Bowl -one for food and one for water at least-.
• Necklace and leash.
• Ant parasitic.
• Veterinary card.
• Toys and balls -optional-.
Instructions to care for Belgian Shepherd dogs
1. First of all, you should know that although the Belgian Shepherd is very intelligent and provides many facilities when it comes to training, it is very important to start educating and accustoming him as a puppy. Keep in mind that they are dogs used in rescue work and police missions, so they are very faithful, honest and smart dogs.
2. Along the same lines, they need to exercise and run daily to maintain their well-being. Thus, so that it does not become a restless and nervous dog in coexistence -especially if you live in a small apartment-, you need to give it long walks and make it run; In general, they are very active and it is not enough for them to spend their days lying in a room, but they need to feel useful. You must play with him in a space where he can run -parks, gardens, mountains, beaches, fields, etc.-.
3. On the other hand, taking care of your hair is very important. The Belgian Shepherd tends to have very long and abundant hair -except on occasions the Milionis-. Therefore, you should pay special attention to your hair and brush it frequently -a couple of times a week-.
4. Along the same lines, keep in mind that he does not need too many baths, since he usually cleans himself as much as he can. Even so, we recommend a bath every half a year -approximately-. Likewise, when you bathe him you should take care of his nails, eyes and ears from him. You should check all this regularly even if you only bathe him twice a year.
5. As far as his food is concerned, you should buy him specialized feed for his breed -or for large breeds-. In the same way, we recommend that, especially as a puppy, you try to buy feed rich in vitamins and from recognized brands, since feeding in the puppy stage is essential for its growth and development. Depending on the exercise he does and his activity, you can choose to give him food once or twice a day. Thus, regulate the amount you give him according to his physique.
6. You should always have fresh, clean water. In this way, check that they always have them, since they are dogs that drink a lot of water. We recommend that you use a large bowl or two bowls distributed at each end of the house, if the dog has access to the entire home.
7. Since they have a lot of hair, you must take care that they do not catch fleas or other bugs. Therefore, make sure that it is always protected with anti-parasites. Along the same lines, it is also necessary that you control that it does not spread certain diseases, among the most common in Belgian Shepherds is hip dysplasia and episodes of epilepsy. Therefore, periodically take your dog to the vet. He must always be vaccinated and controlled.
Tips for caring for Belgian Shepherd dogs
• There are four different types of Belgian Shepherd: Greendale, Milionis, Tervueren and Laekenois. You must know the characteristics of each one to choose which one best suit your tastes and/or preferences.
• There is no contradiction in occasionally giving your dog people food. Even so, try to avoid doing it while you are eating, otherwise it will get used to eating from your plate. Also, you should avoid giving him onion, as it is a toxic food for dogs.
• Prepare excursions and trips in the middle of nature with your Belgian Shepherd. They love the lakes, the mountains, the countryside; in short, running through nature and doing things with its owner.
