DOG TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Many of you may think that our little pregnant dogs may have all kinds of strange cravings and want to eat like crazy when they're pregnant...but dog's are pretty controlled in all honesty. They may want a few more morsels than usual, but that's normal.

So, what should your regimen be when your dog is pregnant?

Well, a dog's pregnancy is typically 60-63 days long, roughly 9 weeks.

So, here is your food schedule:

1st 30 days -> The dog should be eating normally...nothing new, nothing different.

* Tip: You may supplement fresh meat into their diet on a daily basis if you are so inclined.

Last month -> The mommy dog should be eating a high quality puppy food.

Now, in my opinion, I think it's healthy to also supplement a mother dog's diet, and any dog's diet for that matter, with fresh fruits and vegetables when you can.

Now, grapes and raisins are a "no-no" for your dog, as is chocolate and macadamia nuts.

I also give my dogs a few healthy treats a day, which I bake myself, so that I know exactly what's in them.

* Tip: Don't worry if your dog doesn't feel like eating much around the 3rd-4th week of pregnancy, as they may have some morning sickness...This is normal...Make sure you ALWAYS have FRESH, CLEAN water out for your dog at all times.

* Tip: I've even started to have water in the bedroom, at night, when we sleep, so that they don't have to walk into the kitchen. You would be surprised how often you'll fill up this bowl, even throughout the day. Dogs like variety too you know!

Just because your dog is pregnant, does not mean that they shouldn't get some exercise. Other than their usual friskiness, you should be taking your dog on daily walks up until the last 3 weeks of the pregnancy.

Now, I don't mean a marathon, and I don't mean quickly either. Just a moderate walk for your dog that makes sense.

* Tip: Please put your dog on a leash with a comfortable harness, so that something disastrous doesn't happen to her or her puppies.

* You can check out getting your dog snazzy dog harnesses or some great dog leashes to make it more fun for you too!

Always be sure to bring along water for them and offer it to them a few times during your trek.

* Tip: Please clean up your feces...It's so rude not to...Just bring a grocery bag and put your hand inside of it. Pick up the feces and turn it inside out and tie it. Voila...You didn't even have to touch it or make a fuss!

If you have more than one dog in the house, as we do, and they often get rambunctious with each other, try to minimize this behavior, especially as the dog pregnancy progresses, as it could be harmful to the puppies if they play too rough.

Your dog should be feeling the "effects" of being pregnant, and may not even really feel like playing much, especially if they are feeling nauseated around 3 weeks from morning sickness.

Try to minimize your dog from jumping onto or off of high furniture. Give them a lift if you must. Just be smart!