Glen of Imaal Terrier

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The Glen of Imaal Terrier should be fed 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality food a day. Offering them healthy treats can be a good motivator, especially when it comes to training or exercise. If you plan to feed them with a homemade or raw-food diet, know which ingredients are safe and which to avoid as it will affect their health.

Consult with your veterinary specialist or a dog nutritionist to learn the correct nutritional balance your pet needs throughout its different life stages.

Clean fresh water should always be available.

The Glen of Imaal Terrier sheds and moults minimally and can be a good choice for those with allergies to dog hair or fur. To keep their coat fluffy, in good shape, and clear of matting, it's recommended that they should be brushed or combed once or twice a week.

While show dogs may require more careful attention to their coats, Glen of Imaal Terriers' grooming needs is modest.

A well-bred Glen of Imaal Terrier will have a double coat consisting of a soft, insulating undercoat that keeps glens warm or cool depending on the temperature and a hard outer coat that tends to stay relatively free of mats and doggy smell.

They will need a periodic bath when they're dirty, and brushing out dead hairs will help keep their skin and coat healthy. Scheduling an occasional professional clipping or weekly comb or brushing at home will help to keep your Glen happy and looking good.

Glens tend to be a bit more laid-back than most terriers however they still need moderate exercise to stay happy and healthy. Since they are a drwaf breed, a well-paced walk on leash works well for them. As a reward for sticking nearby while on lead, you can offer them a little handful of his daily kibble to help keep them motivated.

Allowing them to run around the house or in a fenced yard, chasing a toy or a ball will also help to keep him fit. Like toddlers, they're also known to indulge in a nap after a play session.

Veterinary care is essential to maintain a dog?s health and wellbeing and the frequency of vet visits required will depend on the individual dog.

Annual health checks with your vet are recommended to ensure your Glen is healthy and happy throughout its different life stages. In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog?s temperature, check his heartbeat and overall health.

Older Glens may require more frequent vet visits as early detection is key in giving the best possible treatment of any health conditions that may arise. Routine checkups also provide the chance to track your dog?s growth and development and forms a key part of preventative care.

At home, Glens are considered docile, calm, devoted to his family and intelligent. They are mostly small in size yet lively and enthusiastic in nature. Glens are both playful and gentle with children, making them a wonderful family pet. Glens enjoy playing and roughhousing and can be wonderful companions for children, although they're strong and rambunctious enough to knock over small or young kids. Early socialization and training will help them know how to deal with toddlers.

Glens are trainable and learn quickly as they're known to be a very intelligent breed. They can display a stubborn streak and will get bored of too much repetition. They respond better to short, fun sessions as opposed to one overly long one. Reinforcing positive discipline through a rewards based system (praise and reward) will help them to cooperate and make training more engaging. They are sensitive dogs and owners should refrain from using any harsh treatment.

Born to be a ''rough and ready'' working terrier, these small dogs were bred to kill vermin, hunt badgers and foxes. In today's world, they're popular as good family pets but it's important for them to learn proper socialisation skills early on in order for them to be able to get along well with other animals.

They're unlikely to initiate a fight but if they do, you can bet they won't back down. When introducing glens to other pets in the home especially cats, ensure they have enough time to get to know each other and form a relationship. They should be kept away from rabbits and rodents because of their high prey drive.