The following information was gathered from various sources throughout my research to help you make sound decisions with a pet. The information below is a matter of opinion (others may have a different opinion) from the writers of this context and is not written in stone.
1. Attend professional training classes to educate your animal to be a well-behaved member of society. Preferably, find a teacher who practices positive re-enforcement “clicker” techniques, along with canine communications, and calming signals. It is amazing what you and your new animal can and will learn.
2. When traveling in the car, it is wise to crate your animal, or buy a properly sized car harness, and FOREVER use it for their safety and your own.
3. Never depart from your animals sight; leaving them outside unattended.
4. Never depart from your animal by leaving them able to run by themselves without your watchful eye. ALWAYS KEEP THEM ON A LEASH UNLESS YOU HAVE A YARD with an enclosed fenced area.
5. Never leave your animal on a running line.
6. Never leave your animal tied or chained up. This will make a very unhappy AKK.
(In some areas of the United States, and abroad there are creatures that can and will swoop down with no warning and carry your baby off!! Creatures like the Cooper’s Hawks, Crested Caracara, Harris Hawk, Mississippi Kite, Prairie Falcon, Red Shouldered Hawk, Red Tailed Hawk, Rough Legged Hawk, Sharp Shinned Hawk, Swainson’s Hawk, Zone Tailed Hawk and Turkey Vultures. Always be on the lookout for that type of creature that can cause harm to your new baby).
(Some birds listed above feed primarily on small mammals like squirrels and what may appear to be a squirrel (like a little puppy). Even though the creatures listed above have eye site greater than that of humans, I would never take a chance and leave any of my babies unattended to be captured by one of these pesky critters.
7. Always walk your animal ON A LEASH in ALL areas at ALL times. ALL AKK love to run; ignoring owner’s requests to "COME". NEVER, I repeat, NEVER let your AKK off a leash unless you in a yard with a fence around it. Just when you feel comfortable in letting this take place, a tragic situation could occur.
8. Before you take your animal off their leash, (when you get home), be sure his/her recall is strong and assured.
9. Before you take your animal off their leash, be sure she/he is well-behaved and conscientious to your directions.
10. Make sure your animal is comfortable in a crate. A crate is their den and they should feel comfortable and safe inside it.
Keep in mind, your animal is a dog. If you respect them for what they are, treat them with tenderness, love and respect, they will do the same in return. Do NOT become over protective, use common sense, and simply enjoy your new Alaskan Klee Kai! |
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