Pomsky Dog Care: Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Life
Adopting a pomsky puppy involves making a commitment to care for and love your pomsky dog unconditionally. Pomsky dogs enjoy having daily routines, but it is also fun to bond with your pomsky dog through new experiences. Learn the best ways to improve your pomsky dog’s life with these pomsky care and enrichment ideas.
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Undivided Attention
Set aside time each day to show your pomsky dog how much you love them and remind them how important they are to you. Your pomsky dog looks forward to seeing you every day. Even just 10-15 minutes of dedicated snuggle time or play time can increase your dog’s mood and satisfy their need for attention and affection. Petting your dog and snuggling with them can also reduce your stress and give you time to pause and breathe during a busy day.
Make Grooming a Positive Experience
Whether you plan to trim your pomsky dog’s nails, give them a bath, or brush out matted fur, it is important that you make these grooming sessions a positive experience for both of you. Start by preparing extra special treats for your dog to enjoy while you groom them. One of the best ways to keep your pomsky dog calm and distracted is to provide them with a lick mat or filled frozen treat. For example, you could fill a KONG Classic with peanut butter, some dog food, and soft treats, then place it in a small container and freeze it for 3-4 hours or until solid. Frozen treats are great for grooming sessions because it takes your dog longer to finish eating them. You can also make grooming sessions a more enjoyable experience by using two people. Have one person focus on holding your pomsky dog and comforting them, while the other person can focus on trimming nails or brushing fur.
Explore the Outdoors Together
While walking your pomsky dog, give them time to sniff and explore the sights and sounds of the world around them. Your dog might get excited to chase after a squirrel, listen to the birds, or sniff the area a dog previously walked. Let your pomsky dog lead the way with their nose. You can give your pomsky space to roam by using a longer leash (20-30 foot leash). Make sure you look ahead and monitor where your pomsky dog is exploring to prevent them from sticking their nose in places they shouldn’t. You can also improve your dog’s mood by taking them on a longer walk or take a different route around the neighborhood.
Feed Through Puzzle Toys and Games
Instead of always giving your pomsky dog food in their bowl, put their food in a puzzle toy or treat releasing ball. There are a variety of puzzle toys you can choose from, each with different levels of difficulty. Rotate through different puzzle toys to keep your pomsky dog excited and entertained. You can also put some food in a treat releasing ball for your pomsky to hit around until all of their food comes out.
Provide Quality Dog Food
One of the best ways to keep your pomsky dog healthy is to feed them high quality dog food. When deciding which food to feed your pomsky dog, make sure you read the label. Always read the nutrition information and ingredients to confirm that the dog food has a high protein content (20% or more) and that meat is the first ingredient. Read our full post on Best Food for Pomsky Dogs to learn more about choosing the right food for your dog.
Rotate Your Dog’s Toys
Keep your pomsky dog’s toys exciting by rotating them on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Have a variety of toy types available for your dog to play with throughout the week including nylon bones, fetch toys, tug toys, puzzle toys and toys for hiding treats. After one or two weeks, put all of these toys away and take out different toys that can be used for the same purposes (e.g. chew toys, fetch toys, and treat toys). There are many benefits to rotating your pomsky dog’s toys including keeping your dog entertained, reducing boredom, saving money, and giving you time to clean toys. Learn more in our post How to Rotate Your Pomsky Dog’s Toys.
Spoil Your Pomsky Dog
You can spoil your dog on vacations, on their birthday or just because you want to! Some fun ways to spoil your dog include:
Going to a Pet Store
Visiting a Dog Bakery or Ice Cream Shop
Getting a Pup Cup
Summary
Pomskies are affectionate and loyal dogs who look forward to seeing their owners every day. Show your dog how much they mean to you by setting aside dedicated time to give them attention. You can also improve your pomsky dog’s life by making grooming sessions a positive experience, providing high quality dog food and keeping them entertained by rotating toys.
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