The cute little spotted puppy now weighs 60 pounds and is shredding everything in your yard and house. He has to go, you think. It may take months before your Dal can be placed in a new home by a rescue group. By following the five steps below, you can have a well-behaved Dalmatian member of your family. Enroll in an obedience class immediately.
Dals learn quickly with motivational techniques using treats and lavish praise.
Exercise your Dalmatian vigorously every day. Take him jogging, have him run alongside your bicycle, take him to a dog park, beach or fenced field where he can run, throw a ball or frisbee for him to chase. Latex or stuffed fuzzy toys can be weighted with a tennis ball to greater distance. Include your Dalmatian in your family's indoor activities. It's not hard to meet a Dalmatian's attention needs this way.