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The primary issue you should lookout for can be an aggression issue, as they can be a dangerous dog. An aggressive leonberger is extremely rare, however still possible. There are many reasons for a leonberger to become aggressive such as: poor training, mean past owner, or a very traumatizing experience when it was a puppy. Nearly any dog alive would be somewhat aggressive if faced with those problems, but the dog we are talking about is quite big and could be dangerous if it desired to be.

If the leonberger you are thinking about getting is already fully grown then you�ll need to find out if it has had early socialization or any other form of training. Having socialization training is a necessity when around a lot of young children at the very least. You don’t want your dog getting angry at children for not leaving him alone one too many times. To prevent this from happening you ought to teach the kids as well as your dog how to treat each other. Sometimes if you hire an expert you can still train an older dog to react better to people, it’ll take time and money though. So if you need to avoid this all together find one that is already around a lot of people.

Compared to other dogs of their size, they require suprisingly little room. They are a very active dog, however, and require a walk every day. If you merely allow them to burn off some energy walking round the block once or twice they will be a lot more well behaved and less energetic. There are lots of thinking toys for dogs out there that you ought to get for your leonberger because they enjoy being mentaly stimulated. These are usually found at any local pet store and usually say right on the label for brain stimulation of your dog.

All in all these are excellent dogs which are very beautiful and amazingly loyal. They will make a great addition to any family. If propery trained they’ll live long and healthy lives together with getting along with people and children.

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1. Take a series of short trips with your dog to make sure there are no problems with motion sickness, excitability or other issues that need to be addressed before the trip. Talk to your vet if you have any concerns.

2. Have your dog in a properly fitted collar with current id tags for the entire trip. Have a designated spot in the car to store a leash and always bring two – just in case one gets lost or broken.

3. Bring a recent photo of your dog, a copy of his shot records (including rabies vaccination date) and a copy of his identification just in case your get separated.

4. Always bring your dog’s regular food and try to stick to consistent feeding times. No experimenting with new treats or food while on a road trip.

5. Either use a kennel or a pet restraint while in the car. It is dangerous for both you and your dog for him to ride unrestrained. While it may be fun to have him on your lap, he becomes a dangerous flying object in an accident.

6. Even the best dogs can be spooked by by the noise and confusion of rest areas so be sure to keep him leashed at all times. If you have an active dog, research your route before the trip to find dog parks along the way.

7. A can can reach deadly temperatures within minutes so never leave your dog unattended in a hot car – even for just a minute.

7. Your dog will need a long walk each morning and evening of the journey.

These tips will help your family road trip with the dog be a successful and fun adventure.

As the mom of 4 girls, frequent traveler and founder of TravelKiddy, Jenny Untermeyer is an expert on family travel trips both near and far. Visit her site and blog for expert advice on family road trips, her unique travel activity kits and more.

A Norrbottenspets square shaped body is thickly covered with close fitting soft fur. The dog is insulated from very hot or cold weather by the white fur with red and brown markings. The luxuriously furred tail that curls loosely over the back is a one of the breeds attention-getting characteristics.

This dog breed’s original purpose of breeding is to create an all around farm dog, a Norrbottenspets has also evolved into an excellent hunter. In spite of the small size, the dog is acclaimed for being an outstanding hunter because of its extraordinary courage and cunning hunting abilities. Improving the innate hunting ability of this dog would be an easy matter because it possesses a high level of intelligence and noted to have the canine eagerness to please attitude .

Unlike other breeds of hounds that that have the tendency to specialize either as a scent or sight hunters, a Norrbottenspets uses both senses making this breed an outstanding hunter. The dog does not resemble a fox but it has gained a foxy reputation because of its slyness when hunting. Immediately after the dog is released in the hunting area, it will start to flush out game. Once an animal is cornered, the dog would start to bark rapidly purportedly to confuse the game and to cover the sounds made by the approaching hunter.

This rather small dog has a big personality. The affectionate nature makes this breed a wise choice for older couples in need of companionship and security. A Norrbottenspets dog forms a strong bond with its family because it is full of life, very energetic and has a playful personality as well. These characteristic traits allow the dog to participate in all the activities of the family.

The dog’s gentleness with children is legendary thus the breed was included in the list of top 10 dog breeds noted for gentleness with the children. Loving and kind, a Norrbottenspets will exhibit a stable temperament in any situation. Unlike other breeds, a Norrbottenspets will not be aggressive or react negatively if harassed or teased by children . This dog is fairly healthy and would give the family about 20 years of affectionate and loyal companionship.

Read more about the history, personality, appearance, care and origin of the Norrbottenspets. Sarah’s Dogs has breed profiles, answers to many common and not so common questions about dogs, behaviour, health and more.