In today’s post, you will learn some easy and helpful tips & tricks to train your puppy to prevent biting. As a dog owner, you love all the things your dog does. But sometimes you might get irritated and annoyed when your dog displays aggression. However, the typical aggressive behavior found in dogs is the way they bite. Like human babies, all puppies learn to bite and chew very early, so it is usual for them to chew on all the objects during the teething stage. Also, many dog breeds prefer to use their mouth rather than paws for handling things. This behavior in dogs begins with puppyhood as they start to explore the world.

At the initial stages, all the owners find puppy biting an adorable thing. But their little bites can turn into painful bites as they grow old. Generally, puppies have healthy and sharp teeth, and they even do not know how hard they are biting. Therefore, while raising your fido, you need to train and teach some basic behavioral commands. Want to learn more about how to train your puppy to prevent destructive behavior? Scroll down to get all the information. Before getting on the training techniques let us understand why puppies use their teeth so much.

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Why do puppies use their teeth?

Following are the common reasons why puppies use their teeth-

1 – Teething-

This might be the most common cause of biting & mouthing in puppies. The initial 6-8 months are quite challenging for them when they start getting two sets of teeth, including the milk teeth. When the whole process gets much complicated for them, they decide to chew and bite on all the objects, human hands too.

2 – Playing-

All the four-legged creatures lack independent fingers and toes. Also, they do not play the way humans do. Instead, the canines use their mouth frequently, and unintentionally they end up chewing on their littermates.

3 – Out of affection-

You brought the puppy home, and in all these years, you have seen how interestingly the little pup has grown up to a mature dog. You get attached, and the dog becomes your family member. Similarly, your puppy also feels the same bond with you, and to express its love and affection, he/she will use its mouth and start licking you. All the dogs lick their littermates to show appreciation. It is expected behavior even in wild animals.

4 – Frustration-

There are many situations where your pup gets stressed out and frustrated, like loud noises, an unfriendly environment, and being left alone. Usually, when a dog gets frustrated or stressed to that level when peeing and whining does not work, they choose to mouth on everything and anything. Being left alone is possibly the most common reason for displaying aggression no matter whether you have any dog, either high maintenance or low maintenance dog breeds.

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Essential Commands to Teach & Train Your Pup

Every dog owner must train their pups with some familiar and basic commands to get important directions from their owners. Basic training will help them to understand the difference between what is acceptable vs. unacceptable behavior. Followings are the basic commands that you need to start teaching your puppy –

• Look at me
• Sit
• Down
• Stand
• Stay
• Please leave it
• No
• Recall

Before teaching your dog any command, you need to ensure that the dogs get your full attention.

You may also read – How to Prepare for a Road Trip with your Dog?

How to Give Command to Your Dog?

Dogs have a good memory; therefore, positive imposition will help them to learn new skills. To keep them motivated, you need to encourage them by giving them occasional treats. Given below are some steps on how to provide the command for your pup –

• The foremost thing is to gain your puppy’s attention.
• When they get your attention, they are now ready to take control.
• Forgiving commands, you need to be good with verbal command and hand gestures.
• Allow your dog a few seconds to listen to the order and start moving.
• Once the pup starts following your order, provide some treats to encourage.

You may also read – Fur baby meeting human baby!

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The Atmosphere During the Training:

Small pups are funny and active, so they get distracted easily. Therefore, you must provide the training with a minimal distraction environment. Start with training in a quiet room; once the pup starts following the command, gradually introduce some distractions like another dog, chew toys, etc.

Stop Puppies from Mouthing and Biting on Your Hands:

The time when the pup starts putting their teeth into your skin, you need to stop them. You need to correct them by sitting with them and pet them. When they begin mouthing or biting, you need to push them away and make a loud noise like “Ouch.” This will let them understand that they have done something incorrectly.

You may also read – Raising a pup!

Conclusion:

Training your pup is very important to let them understand the difference between good and bad behavior. When you do not teach the puppy, then after growing older, the dog will display such behavior with other family members and the guests who visit you. However, initially, your pup will mimic all the activities, just like a small human toddler. Therefore, you need to teach & train your puppy what kind of behavior is acceptable and how they need to behave with other humans.

That’s all for today. I hope you find this post helpful. Do share your views in the comments below. And don’t forget to share this post with your friends and family!

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Hello friends, today’s post is about my babies, Caesar & Nemit, and their special bond. We visited my mom’s house when Nemit was a month old, and that’s when Caesar met him for the first time. But their meeting was more of a disaster. The moment Caesar saw the baby in my hands, he got aggressive and started barking. This was not a good sign.

Though we were already doubtful, we had no idea Caesar would react this way. That meeting failed because we didn’t think it through. We should have known that Caesar would be confused and unhappy to see a baby with his parents, who were meeting him after 2 months. It seemed that seeing his mother holding & protecting a little human was too much for him.

Honestly, I got really scared that day, thinking what if Caesar would never accept Nemit as a part of his pack. I couldn’t let that happen because both my babies were precious to me.

Now it was my responsibility to let Caesar know that I still loved him, and he was still my baby.

You may read the other parts of this Blog Series –

1. In memory of our fur baby, Caesar!
2. How we met our fur baby, Caesar?
3. Caesar’s First Month & Health Issues!
4. Caesar’s First from the First Year!
5. How to Prepare for a Road Trip with your Dog?
6. Traveling with Caesar | Weekend Getaway!
7. My Husband Became a Pet Parent!

When Caesar Met Nemit for the Second Time

We used the next two months to bond with Caesar without bringing the baby into the scene. It helped in calming him down a bit. And now it was time to bring him back home & introduce him to Nemit for the second time.

This was Caesar’s second homecoming in April 2016, and this month he completed 1 year with us.

Caesar’s second homecoming

We let Caesar settle in and take in the new smells. And most of the time, we kept Nemit out of his sight. He could smell and hear him, and that made him curious to know the baby better. Luckily, the waiting time worked wonders for both of them.

Now, Caesar was adjusting to the sound of the baby’s cries & Nemit was also getting used to hearing the barks. These sounds were not startling them anymore, which was a good sign. And the best part, caesar now had his parents by his side all the time, just like the earlier days. That helped in reducing his anxiety.

My Family!

Initially, we had created boundaries at home. The master bedroom where the baby spent most of his time was off-limit to Caesar. He was also kept away from the baby’s cot & rocker. Caesar didn’t mind that as he had the rest of the house, his parents gave him the attention he missed.

Gradually, we lifted some boundaries, now Caesar could enter the room & he was allowed to sniff the baby; licking was a strict no. But we still kept a close watch on his behavior when he was around the baby. Surprisingly, now he was calmer and seemed happy too. It was the happiest moment for us!

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The Special Bond of Love

We had to create the boundaries once again when Nemit started crawling. These boundaries were for both of them; we wanted them to respect each other’s personal space. Nemit had his playroom with a floor bed and barricades at the door. It didn’t take Caesar much time to understand that he should not enter the room.

They both would watch each other from a distance, Nemit would sometimes smile at him, and I am sure Caesar liked that.

After a month or so, we removed the barricade, but now Caesar understood not to cross the invisible boundary. I could sense that he had developed feelings for Nemit by now. He would never leave his side even when Nemit was sleeping.

Always together!

Soon, Nemit was ready to come out of the room and explore the house. I had tears in my eyes when I saw Nemit playing with Caesar sitting near him and Caesar allowing him to touch his face and legs. Where did all the aggression go?

It just took 6 months after Caesar met Nemit for the first time to build a beautiful bond of love. Caesar had accepted Nemit as part of his pack.

I was the happiest to see both my babies bonding together. Those were the best days of my life.

Sharing some of the beautiful moments below

Evening walks are the best!

Meal Time – Sharing is Caring!

Play Time – We are buddies!

Cake is everyone’s favorite!

I miss those days!

Had a perfect Mom life

I am doing a blog series this month in memory of our fur baby, #My_Son_Caesar.

You may read the other parts of the series here, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 & Part 7.

Since this is the month of #MyFriendAlexa by Blogchatter, I will be linking all my posts to their website. Do check out the new reloaded Blogchatter website to discover some amazing blogs, bloggers, and campaigns.

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Hello friends, today’s post is dedicated to my amazing husband, Sumit, for being a wonderful pet parent. There was a time when he told me that he doesn’t like dogs and has never had a pet before. But he never stopped me from bringing our fur baby home. And then one day, I saw him cuddling and playing with him. Well, I knew he would get there but never thought he would develop fatherly feelings for Caesar this soon. I still remember that day when he said, “He’s not just your son; I am his father too.”

That day my husband became a pet parent from being a pet owner. I know he will not like to hear thanks for being a father, but I really want to tell him that he did great. He was there when Caesar needed a parent!

You may read the other parts of this Blog Series –

1. In memory of our fur baby, Caesar!
2. How we met our fur baby, Caesar?
3. Caesar’s First Month & Health Issues!
4. Caesar’s First from the First Year!
5. How to Prepare for a Road Trip with your Dog?
6. Traveling with Caesar | Weekend Getaway!

Being a Pet Parent

In my whole life, I have never met a person who doesn’t like dogs. They may be afraid of them but definitely have a soft corner for these furry beings. So, when I realized that my husband doesn’t feel anything about dogs, I was perplexed. His feelings were neutral.

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Well, I believe since he had never experienced that before, he was unaware of his feelings for fur babies. I didn’t force him to love Caesar. But over time, I could see his heart-melting. He loved watching Caesar jumping around & doing silly stunts. Somehow I sensed that Sumit is going to be a wonderful father. And, it was not just for Caesar!

Cutest Father-Son Duo – Pet Owner to being a Pet Parent

It was getting too exhausting for me to tend to Caesar’s needs during my last trimester. Sumit tried to take care of everything, from getting up early morning and taking Caesar for his walk. Then coming back from the office (which was just 15 mins away) during lunchtime to take him for his afternoon walk. And, then again, making sure to reach home on time in the evening to take him to the park because Caesar enjoyed playing with his doggy buddies.

Caesar with his buddies

Caesar loved sitting in Sumit’s lap during car rides. Whenever we tried putting him in the backseat, he would jump on his shoulders & irritate him so that he would take him in his lap. That was so cute!

Caesar’s way of doing things!

But the most adorable moments were the ones where Sumit tried to teach tricks to Caesar. But Caesar just won’t listen to him. I always felt Caesar did that on purpose to tease Sumit. Oh God, I miss all of that.

Dogs have this amazing power of taking away all your stress and filling your life with happiness. That’s what Caesar was doing to us.

It was December 2015, my 8th month of pregnancy, when we had to send Caesar to my mom’s house for a few months.

Sumit’s parenting got tested when Nemit joined the scene, and we brought Caesar back home in April 2016. We missed Caesar a lot during the last 4 months. But we were too busy with a newborn that we could never express that to him or each other.

Daddy with Kids

Nothing much changed in the routine, but now Sumit had a human baby joining him and Caesar for their walks. And that was my Me Time during the day.

It was a treat to eyes watching them together having fun. Sumit, who had no feelings for dogs, was now raising one as his own son!

I am doing a blog series this month in memory of our fur baby, #My_Son_Caesar.

You may read the other parts of the series here, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 & Part 6.

Since this is the month of #MyFriendAlexa by Blogchatter, I will be linking all my posts to their website. Do check out the new reloaded Blogchatter website to discover some amazing blogs, bloggers, and campaigns.

Click on the below link to read the next part

Fur Baby Meeting Human Baby! – Blog Series (Last Part – 8)

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Weekend Getaway – Noida to Jaipur

Hello friends, I hope you all are doing good. Today, I will write about Caesar’s first road trip with us, a weekend getaway from Noida to Jaipur. Though it was his first travel experience, we didn’t expect him to go wild & us going mad. We had our moments of panic, doubt, shock & embarrassment. Simply because we were not prepared for the unexpected, you can easily avoid all of that just by preparing well in advance. We had no idea what traveling with caesar would feel like.

I admit it was not a perfect trip, but it is still our most memorable trip with Caesar.

You may read the other parts of this Blog Series –

1. In memory of our fur baby, Caesar!
2. How we met our fur baby, Caesar?
3. Caesar’s First Month & Health Issues!
4. Caesar’s First from the First Year!
5. How to Prepare for a Road Trip with your Dog?

Traveling with Caesar – Road Trip

October 2015 – We had all the reasons to celebrate. It was my hubby’s birthday month. Caesar had completed 6 months with us. And I was in my second trimester, which was going well.

And, for me, a perfect celebration is the one which involves travel and family.

So, we planned a weekend getaway to Jaipur. I wanted this trip to be memorable for all of us, including Caesar. I was thinking all I have to take care of was booking the right cab and perfect accommodation. Well, I was wrong!

I didn’t consider the other potential issues Caesar might face during the long-distance travel by car.

Book the right cab. Make sure your pet gets a comfortable seat at the back but not the boot space.

Caesar was quite used to traveling by car. But he preferred the front seat & we didn’t mind that. No, not the driver’s seat, though.

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However, this became an issue when we had to make Caesar sit in the back seat.

He was uncomfortable & unhappy!

The safe place for a dog in the car is at the back seat. Better to crate train your pet.

We somehow managed to keep him cool for the first couple of hours on the road. But soon, he started showing signs of anxiety. And we were not sure if he was just feeling anxious sitting at the back, or was he feeling unwell.

We took several breaks; we gave him his favorite treats, we kept talking to him; basically, we tried everything to calm him down. This worked but only for a while.

Don’t get irritated with your dog’s behavior. Try to understand what’s bothering him.

By the time we had covered the half distance, I was already thinking of going back home. And then, Sumit came up with an idea. He decided to sit at the back with Caesar. Surprisingly, it worked!

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Make the seat cozy & comfortable by putting sheets & blankets. Keep your pet’s favorite toy near him. And, if nothing works, try sitting with him. 

I have shared some tips to prepare for the first road trip with a dog!

Traveling with Caesar – Pet-friendly Resort

We had booked Lohagarh Fort Resort & Spa, which is located near the Jaipur-Delhi highway. The best thing about this resort was the spacious rooms and big open lawns. That’s what we needed for our weekend stay.

Book a dog-friendly hotel/resort, confirm that they allow the pet inside the room.

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Some hotels and resorts mention ‘pet-friendly’ on their websites, but if you go through their policy or rules & regulations page, you may notice several restrictions on having a pet.

It is always better to research a bit before finalizing the hotel. You would not like to stay away from your fur baby while on vacation!

Caesar at Lohagarh Fort Resort

It was a big relief for us when we reached the resort after a challenging time on the road. The moment we entered the resort, we were greeted by some smiling faces who were quite happy to see Caesar. I loved the way they were giving attention to him.

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After a quick check-in, we took a look around the resort. Their property is impressive with big beautiful green gardens and beach style pool area. Caesar’s continuously wagging tail was proof that he approved it.

Our cottage with a private garden & outdoor tub was splendid!

Pet-proof the room to be sure there is nothing that can hurt your pet.

As soon as we entered the room, Caesar started running from one corner to the other to express his joy. Our first task was to pet-proof the area, so we checked the room for anything that could be dangerous for Caesar.

Our Cottage at Lohagarh Farm Resort

Now, it was time to relax!

We went to the resort pool area, ordered some food, and spent the afternoon chilling around. Caesar took a long nap under the tree.

Fast forward to that embarrassing yet funny moment. It was time for Caesar’s evening walk, and he needed a bathroom break. But we forgot to ask the hotel staff about that part. Now, Caesar was getting desperate & could not wait any longer. And, he relieved himself right in the middle of the lawn.

Not just that, now his body movements were tensed; he needed to poop.

First thing, ask the hotel management where to take your dog to pee & poo.

Some hotels need you to take your dog outside the property & others just want you to clean up the mess. But you should know!

Clearly, we forgot to ask, and it was already too late to do anything. Well, what could we do?

We were quite skilled at scooping the poop!!!

I have shared some tips for booking a pet-friendly resort!

That moment of shock – Traveling with Caesar.

It was the DJ night, and the music was loud, so we thought of leaving Caesar in the room with his favorite chew toy. But we got the shock of our life when Sumit got a call from the resort staff on his phone.

“Sir, your dog is unattended & roaming on the lawn outside your cottage.”

We were confused because Caesar was inside the room. How could he be there?

Well, we had left the back door open for him to walk in the garden. But there was no way he could come outside.

Don’t leave your dog unattended inside the room. It’s good to crate train your dog before the trip.

A team of 3 staff members checked every part of the room & garden to figure out how a dog could make his way out.

“Ma’am, this has never happened before. We are really sorry about this.” I have no idea why they were apologizing to us.

After a while, they all left still clueless.

“What if there’s a secret passage that Caesar might have found?” All kinds of thought were running in my mind.

There was only one way to find out what happened. We again left Caesar inside the room and waited outside.

After a few minutes, we saw him jumping out from the sidewall of the garden.

Well, he was being Caesar!

We are not leaving you, Caesar!

The next morning was beautiful. We thought Caesar would enjoy some time outside the room soaking up the sun. So, we tied him to the chair and went to call my Mil & Bil from their room. But then we decided to go for breakfast first, so Sumit went back to bring Caesar along.

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And then he got another shock when he saw a guard pulling his gun towards Caesar while Caesar was barking & trying to jump on a lady standing nearby.

Invest time in training your pet. This will go a long way.

Well, he was not attacking her. This was his wild way of making friends. But I know this was wrong.

And, it was my fault that I could not train him well. He had no idea how to behave around other humans in the absence of his family members.

Sumit shouted from behind at the guard to put his gun down. And, Caesar came running to him.

That lady was terrified by this incidence. Sumit apologized to her, but she was threatening to call the police. Soon, the resort management joined the scenario and calmed the lady.

If your pet is not well trained & gets hyperactive, it’s sensible to keep him on a leash when in public.

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They didn’t say anything to us, just requested us to keep Caesar on a leash.

Well, he was on a leash, but this time he managed to remove his collar & break free. More than anyone else, it was me who was feeling terrible & shameful for what Caesar did.

I am his mother, and he was my responsibility!

This realization struck me only later that it was not Caesar’s fault, nor was he misbehaving. He was afraid that we might leave him once again.

I am doing a blog series this month in memory of our fur baby, #My_Son_Caesar.

You may read the other parts of the series here, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 & Part 5.

Since this is the month of #MyFriendAlexa by Blogchatter, I will be linking all my posts to their website. Do check out the new reloaded Blogchatter website to discover some amazing blogs, bloggers, and campaigns.

Click on the below link to read the next part

My Husband Became a Pet Parent! – Blog Series (Part – 7)

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#TravelingWithCaesar

Hello friends, today I will share some tips on preparing for a road trip with your dog. I will also share some pointers to keep in mind while booking a pet-friendly stay option. We traveled to Jaipur from Noida by car with Caesar when he was 6 months old.

I wish someone had shared these tips with us before our trip. Anyways, you will get to read about our experience of traveling with Caesar in the next part. So, stay tuned!

You may read Part 1 of the series here – In memory of our fur baby, Caesar!

Part 2 of the series here – How we met our fur baby, Caesar?

Part 3 here – Caesar’s First Month & Health Issues!

And, Part 4 here – Caesar’s First from the First Year!

How to Prepare for a Road Trip with your Dog?

Now, coming back to the question of how to prepare for a road trip with your dog. Well, there are two main aspects that you need to take care of, travel & stay. Here, I am going to write about traveling by car. Also, I want to state that these tips are based on our learnings & experience.

As I mentioned earlier, we traveled with Caesar, 6 months old untrained labrador. We were a total of four adults, excluding our cab driver. And, we had booked an 8 seater Toyota Innova Car.

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10 Things to keep in mind when traveling by car

1 – First and foremost, make an appointment with the vet & get a general check-up done for your fur baby. Ask for a list of emergency medicines for your dog.

2 – Pack your dog’s essentials, including his favorite toy, bed & blanket. Treats are a must.

3 – Make sure your dog wears a collar with a name tag. Don’t forget to put your phone number on that.

4 – Your pet should get a comfortable seat; make it cozy by putting his favorite sheet or blanket on it. Leave the boot space for luggage.

5 – Feed your dog a light meal 2-3 hours before taking the trip. Avoid feeding your dog in the moving car.

6 – Make several stops ( better if timed) for your pet. Keep him hydrated.

7 – From time to time, roll down the windows a little to let in some fresh air. Dogs don’t feel comfortable in a closed car, even if the AC is ON.

8 – When taking your dog out of the car, keep him on the leash even if he’s highly trained. Just don’t take any risks on the highway.

9 – Don’t leave your dog alone in a locked car in any weather. It is not safe at all.

10 – Don’t get irritated by your dog’s behavior. Try to understand what’s bothering him. And, if nothing works, try comforting him by sitting with him.

Road trip with your dog

Now that the traveling part is taken care of, next comes the accommodation. You need to find the right place to make the stay comfortable for your fur baby.

Some hotels and resorts mention ‘pet-friendly’ on their websites, but if you go through their policy or rules & regulations page, you may notice several restrictions on having a pet.

Some may not allow the pet to enter the rooms or the lawn. They may insist that you keep your pet leashed and tied at the hotel gate. Some may ask you to change rooms if the other guests are not comfortable.

So, it is always better to research a bit before finalizing the hotel. You would not like to stay away from your fur baby while on vacation. Right?

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10 Things to keep in mind while booking the accommodation 

1 – Choose a resort over a hotel, as resorts are big & have lots of open space.

2- If you decide to stay at a hotel, book a room on the ground floor, preferably garden facing.

3 – The hotel/resort should have a pet-friendly environment. Do check their policy for keeping pets.

4 – It’s better if the room is spacious, best if it comes with a private garden or a balcony. Your dog can roam around freely & he will be more comfortable.

5 – The open lawn area in the hotel/resort is a must where you can play with your pet. Do check if they allow pets to enter the lawn.

6 – Check for any restrictions, rules & regulations for pets.

7 – It is always better to clear all your doubts over a call before making the final booking.

8 – Always carry a copy of your pet’s vaccination card & other medical documents.

9 – Never leave your fur baby unattended at any time, not even inside the locked room.

10 – I would advise keeping your pet on a leash if there are kids or other dogs in the resort.

That’s all for now. I hope you find these pointers helpful while planning a road trip with your fur baby.

I am doing a blog series this month in memory of our fur baby, #My_Son_Caesar.

You may read the other parts of the series here, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 & Part 4.

Since this is the month of #MyFriendAlexa by Blogchatter, I will be linking all my posts to their website. Do check out the new reloaded Blogchatter website to discover some amazing blogs, bloggers, and campaigns.

Click on the below link to read the next part

Traveling with Caesar | Weekend Getaway – Blog Series (Part-6)

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Hello friends, I am starting a blog series in memory of our fur baby, Caesar. This post is really special and close to my heart. I have been quite emotional since the last few days when I decided to write about our first child, our fur baby, our dog Caesar who is no more with us. He left us alone in this troubled world on March 25, 2018.

He had just turned 3 & made his first road trip with us, and we were already planning another one for the next month. But everything changed in just a blink of an eye. It felt as if I had lost a part of me that day.

I have not talked about Caesar with anyone except family because I still don’t feel ready. Somewhere in my heart, I have this huge guilt that his death is my fault. Being a mother, I feel he was my responsibility, and I should have saved him no matter what.

How could a mother let her child die in her hands? This question still haunts me.

I hope to gather some strength by the end of this blog series to write about that unfortunate day when we lost Caesar. Pet parents will be able to understand my pain. But for others, I want to request to read the post with an open heart.

And, please don’t judge me, I am not yet ready to face the judgement.

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This whole month, I want to write about Caesar starting from the day we brought him home to his last day with us. I hope that would help liberate the grief that’s deep-seated in my heart & help me heal. And, I could once again tell my baby that I am sorry. I still remember you, miss you, love you and want you to come back to Mumma, this time I will do better. Please, forgive me!

I wanted to write this long back in July when Richa & Priya started an Instagram page, Letter Unread, for people to share & talk about the stories of loss, love, and healing. I tried to write many times but couldn’t do it. A voice inside me keeps saying that I deserve this pain.

I know I deserve it, but I really can’t bear this pain anymore.

I want to talk about Caesar with people without feeling any guilt. And, I want to tell the world what an intelligent, smart, crazy & lovable pup he was.

If he were with us right now, he would be lying on my slippers pretending to be asleep but keeping a watch on me with half-closed eyes. And the moment I would get up from the bed, he would follow me everywhere, excitedly wagging his tail to give me company. Or maybe for a treat or just for a pat on his forehead. Umm, let’s just stick with giving me company.

I am doing a blog series this month in memory of our fur baby, #My_Son_Caesar.

Since this is the month of #MyFriendAlexa by Blogchatter, I will be linking all my posts to their website. Do check out the new reloaded Blogchatter website to discover some amazing blogs, bloggers, and campaigns.

Click on the below link to read the next part

How We Met Our Fur Baby? Did we Adopt or Buy? – Blog Series (Part – 2)

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Bringing a child into this world is a big step for every couple, as it comes with several responsibilities. Many partners hope to get a taste of parenthood by bringing a pet into the house before having a human baby. This helps them realize what it means to have someone entirely dependent on them. Looking after a dog is not as much work as attending to the needs of a baby, but the experience helps. A pet dog is part of the family and couples love them like their child. Some people think that a dog in the house can be dangerous for the toddler; that is not true unless your dog lacks basic training and social skills. In fact, there are many advantages if you are raising your child with a pet dog.

What are the advantages of raising your child with a pet dog?

Well-mannered pet dogs who understand their boundaries are never a threat to the child. On the contrary, an aggressive or untamed pet can become a problem. Dog bite injuries can be fatal to an infant, thus you need to be aware of your pet’s behavior. If your pet dog is the loving beast it should be, your child can benefit tremendously by having it around. 

1 – Stronger Immune System

Raising your kid with a dog substantially reduces visits to the pediatrician. Scientific research proves that the presence of a furry friend in the house boosts the child’s immune system. Children exhibit better resistance against infections and allergies, thereby eliminating the need to ingest antibiotics during the early stages of growth and development.  

2 – Budding Companionship and Social Skills

The dog is a man’s best friend, so why not let your child experience that special bond from the very beginning. Your pet will become your son or daughter’s protector and keep them company at all times. Kids who grow up with a pet are better at making friends and general communication. Your kid will never feel lonely and the dog will aid him/her in socializing as well; anyone with a heart is easily drawn towards a furry friend after all. 

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3 – Development of Responsibility

Toddlers are very observant and rather eager to learn from what they see. A well-mannered and friendly dog shall be a great influence on them. As the child gets older, you can entrust him/her with minor chores like feeding the dog or replacing their water bowl. The child will be happy to do something for the dog, i.e. the responsibility seems like fun instead of a burden. 

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4 – Active Lifestyle

The advancement of technology has become an obstacle to outdoor activities. Children want to spend all their leisure time indoors, playing video games, or watching shows on T.V. A glorious animal, such as a pet dog is probably the only hope to lure them into a natural environment. Taking walks and playing outside with the dog shall certainly help keep your child fit and active. 

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5 – Empathy and Kindness

Pet owners are among the kindest people on the face of the earth. Children who are brought up with a pet dog grow up to be compassionate. A person who cannot see their pet in pain shall abstain from harming any other living creature as well. Taking care of a pet teaches a person how to share, compromise, and be sympathetic. 

6 – Lower Anxiety Levels

Dogs can make anyone smile with their adorable looks and gestures. Moreover, petting and hugging them triggers stress releasing hormones in the body. If your child ever feels down or on edge, their furry friend will always be there to cheer them up, so they may never suffer from depression. 

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John Adams is a paralegal who writes about psychological issues faced by children and adults. He helps readers overcome personal injuries and traumas, by encouraging them to raise their voice. He aims to reach out to individuals who are unaware of their legal rights and make the world a better place.

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