The Dogo Argentino is a hunting dog originally from South America. It is tall, strong, brave, and combative, so it is not especially suitable for being kept in a dense city environment. However, because the breed is intelligent, obedient, and bold, it has still become a favorite among many dog owners.
Train good eating habits
To avoid picky eating, owners should train the Dogo Argentino from an early age to develop stable mealtime habits. It is recommended to feed four times a day before three months of age, three times a day from three to eight months, and twice a day after eight months. If you do not want the dog to become interested only in especially tasty foods, then from the beginning, dog food should be the main and only regular staple. During meals, train the dog to focus on eating. If it does not finish within thirty minutes, take the food away and offer it again only at the next scheduled meal. Do not let the dog develop the bad habit of eating whenever it wants because food is always available.
Dogo Argentinos should not eat chicken bones
Many people think chewing bones helps the Dogo Argentino grind its teeth and enjoy itself. But owners should note that chicken bones are absolutely unsuitable. Chicken bones are hollow, unlike solid pork or beef bones, and once crushed they break into sharp pieces. These fragments can act like blades inside the digestive tract, causing scratches or even punctures. If the digestive tract begins to bleed, the dog may show bloody stools, diarrhea, and vomiting. In severe cases, surgery may be needed to remove the bone fragments. Small dogs are especially vulnerable, but the warning applies here as well.
Raising a Dogo Argentino puppy
A newborn Dogo Argentino puppy has limited learning ability and mainly feels the warmth of its mother while nursing all day. Around twenty days of age, curiosity begins to grow, and from thirty to fifty days, intelligence develops rapidly. This stage is suitable for beginning separation from littermates, because puppies start forming self-awareness and may show stronger opinions and early competitive instincts.
The Dogo Argentino is very loyal to humans, but in front of other animals it may reveal its hunting instincts. Therefore, when raising one, owners should try to avoid direct confrontation with other animals. Like many hunting breeds, the Dogo also needs a large amount of exercise, so daily walking time should be extended appropriately.