Pomeranians

Due to the sensitive nature of their throats, you should never place a dog collar on your pom. A collar will also ruin their neck fur, and create a line-break in their “mane.” This hairless area detracts from their visual appeal and may result in the development of skin disorders such as eczema.

It’s best to use a light dog harness and a dog leash to take your pom for a walk around the block to do their business. It’s challenging to train a pom to heel. They do what they want. You can expect them to run to the end of their leash and tug against you. If you use a collar and leash like a rechargeable shock collar  and leather dog leash, their behavior may result in damage to their trachea.

Couple a three-point harness to a leather lead for their walks. They won’t step into the harness voluntarily; you will need to fit the harness to them. Poms have a love for riding in the car. The feeling of the wind running through their long fur excites them, and they will want to hang out of the window as you drive.

When you stop your vehicle at a traffic light, they may jump out of an open window. Keep the dog in the car using a harness restraint system that couples to the seat. This harness allows the dog to enjoy the fresh air while preventing an escape.

Poms are fashionable dogs, so buy them a harness and leash that accentuates their nature. Something slim, streamlined, and exquisite id the perfect option for your pom. They are light, so it’s easy to hold them back and restrain them if they try to charge another dog.

If you’re taking them with you on the town, consider buying them a dog bag. This item is the size of a Kelly bag and fits the pomeranian perfectly. You can keep them secure and safe while you run errands, stroll through the mall, or meet your friends for coffee.

It’s tempting for Pomeranian owners to let their dog sleep in their bed like dog’s bed. You must not tolerate this behavior. Leering them sleep in your bed will encourage dominant behavior and make them more anti-social. They may become snappy with your guests when you don’t pay attention to them.

Pom’s that sleep in their owner’s bed is more prone to developing separation anxiety disorder when you aren’t at home. They may begin to use the bed as their toilet and chew on your pillows as a means to smell you and feel calm. Pom’s shed heavily during the spring and fall. When they “blow” their undercoat, you’ll find it all over your mattress, bedding, and your pajamas.

Pom’s need to feel safe and secure when they sleep. Buy them a small bed and pad it with pillows for support and comfort. They will bury themselves in the pillows and make a nest. When they are puppies, purchase a crating system to keep them in their bed at night. Eventually, they will learn that they mustn’t sleep in your bed and you can remove the crate or fence.

Place their dog bed on either the side or foot of your bed. If your pom can see you, they will feel more secure and less inclined to jump out of their bed and into yours. If you have two or more poms, each will need a sleeping area of his or her own.  Place them on opposite sides of the bed at an equal distance from you. Trying to get pom’s to sleep in the same bed will result in ugly fights, and they may injure each other.  It should go without saying that you should never attempt to make a pom sleep outdoors. If you do, they will either run away or sit at the door or window, scratching to get in.

Sort your pom’s toys into two categories; Toys for comfort, and toys for chewing like flexichew regular bone dog. Pom’s don’t chew up their beds or your furniture. However, they need a chew toy to distract them from separation anxiety while you are away. They also need a chew toy for when they’re teething as puppies.

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Pom’s love squeaky toys, at any age. Choose a plush toy and a rubber toy for your pom. They will rub their nose into the plushy to tickle themselves, and the rubber toy will help them keep their teeth and gums clean.  A squeaky rubber chicken is an excellent toy for a pom, and it’s hilarious to watch them squeak it as they look up at you. To complement the rubber chicken buy them a small plushy animal. Make sure that both toys are of lesser stature than your pom. They will ignore or hide a bigger toy to feel dominant over it.  Poms will keep playing with their favorite toys and discard the others. Buy them two toys to start with and then introduce a new one every 6-months. The Kong squiggles toy is fantastic for pom’s, and they love the Kong range of plushies as well. Pom’s don’t do balls or sticks, and they will never play fetch with you.

Pomeranians require intensive grooming. These dogs have a double-coat, with the underfur being soft and short, while their outer hair is long and coarse. They need daily brushing such as cleaning slicker brush for dogs, especially when they are blowing.

Brush your pom with a long-stiff-bristle brush. Poms adore pampering. They will let you brush them all day long and often stay in the brush position after you’re done, looking up to you to request more. It’s common for them to nudge your hand with their nose after your done in an attempt to ask you why you’ve stopped.  Pom’s long hair grows fast and requires trimming at least every 6-weeks. You can use scissors such as stainless steel dog grooming scissors to trim it back. These dogs don’t enjoy having their hair cut too short with clippers. Their hair is their identity and shaving it all off will leave them feeling insecure and exposed.

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However, if you live in a hot climate, you may need to trim away their long hair to keep them feeling cool in the heat. If this is the case, leave the hair long around the neck, shoulders, and tail. This style will give them the impression that they still have all of their hair and they will feel less insecure than if you shave everything off.  Some owners don’t have the time, patience, equipment, or skill to groom their Pomeranian effectively. In this circumstance, it’s best to develop a relationship with your local groomer. Choose a groomer that specializes in taking care of pom’s.  Don’t send them from a groomer to a groomer. This strategy confuses the dog, and they will grow to fear the groomer. They may also develop anxiety every time you pick them up and put them in the car.

Pomeranians are impressive show dogs. If you can find a groomer that works with show dogs, your pom will always look beautiful. Show groomers may charge a little more than regular groomers that deal with all types of animals, but the results are worth the extra money. Google local groomers and read their reviews before booking an appointment.