How To Take Care Of A Lhasa Apso 14 Steps With Pictures

Follow the suggestions on the food packaging when determining how much food to feed your Lhasa. This suggestion is usually based on the dog’s weight and how old they are. Consult with your veterinarian if you have questions about your dog’s diet. They should have good suggestions about appropriate amounts to feed your dog and what brands might fit your dog’s particular dietary needs best. A high-quality diet is an important factor of your dog living a long and healthy life.

If you do want to give your dog treats, reserve the treats for training sessions. That way your dog will get the satisfaction of a treat and a new skill at the same time. Giving your dog a small reward or “bonus” increases their desire to learn and listen.

Remember to brush your Lhasa at least weekly or its coat can get terribly tangled.

If you like a challenge, you can groom your dog yourself. However, this takes quite a bit of skill so you may want to do some research and have some practice before you decide to do a full grooming yourself. A “puppy cut” is easier to care for and cooler for the dog. Consider getting your dog a “puppy cut” if you are having a hard time keeping up with brushing or your dog is getting overheated.

Trim your Lhasa’s nails down but do not cut the quick of the nail, where the nail is alive, or this will be painful for the dog and it may bleed. Begin cleaning your dog’s ears by looking in them for dirt and debris. If you see it, clean it out with a dry, soft cloth. Also look for infections or mites, which should be treated by a veterinarian.

To get your dog used to a tooth brushing, you need to introduce the process gradually. Start with some dog toothpaste and let the dog lick it off your finger. Then, the next day, try sticking the toothpaste on your finger in its mouth. Gradually work up to the toothpaste on a doggie toothbrush and putting it onto the dog’s teeth. It can take some time to get a dog acclimated to tooth brushing. So, don’t worry if your dog has a hard time with it. Just keep trying. Do not use toothpaste made for humans. It can be toxic for dogs. Instead, you should get toothpaste for dogs, which is available online or at your local pet store.

Lhasa apsos that are not socialized very well can get very jealous with other dogs. Keep your dog away from other dogs until you are sure that it can interact with other dogs without getting aggressive.

This training can take some time but it is worth the effort.

Some pet owners use “pee pads” so that a dog can go to the bathroom inside. If you want to do this, you will still need to train the dog to go on the pad and not other places in your home.

Lhasas often are not motivated to listen to humans or follow their directions. Because of this, make sure you have a small treat to use for training, as this will make the dog more likely to pay attention to you.

Lhasa apsos do not really suffer from many hereditary diseases, however they can have problems with their kidneys. Have your Lhasa screened for renal dysplasia so that you can start treatment before an issue becomes serious.

Make sure your dog is on a leash for walks. Lhasas can be very interested in strangers and new areas, so if off leash it may wonder off.

Just be sure to give it enough attention so that it doesn’t get depressed due to loneliness. However, Lhasa apso are usually ok if you leave them at home while you go to work. They do not usually get separation anxiety like some other breeds do.