With all the excitement of bringing home a new puppy, you probably cannot think past the first fun filled few days as your puppy gets used to you and its new home. However, the first year of living with your puppy is important if you want to train your dog properly. Of course, most homes just want a fun loving loyal companion, but all dogs need to be taught a few commands in order to fit into family life and avoid chewing the furniture.

Teach your puppy that good behaviour is not always rewarded with a treat. Of course, it is nice to give your puppy (more…)

The essential tool for house training a puppy is lots and lots of patience. House training a puppy is not straight forward and there will be lots of accidents as you try to teach your new little friend the rules in your home. However, to help with your patience and aid you in your training there are a number of supplies that you can get, before you bring your puppy home, which should make the training go more smoothly.

Crate-training a puppy can help with easing your pet

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Once your puppy is old enough to leave his mother and you are allowed to bring him home, it can be an exciting time for you – but a time of great upheaval for the puppy. Leaving the mother, all the new surroundings and people, means that the puppy has lots of new nooks and crannies to explore but will also be looking for comfort and reassurance.

During the day, your puppy will probably be surrounded by a constant stream of companions looking to play with and pet (more…)

When you first bring your new puppy home, your family will probably be really excited and everyone will want to fuss the puppy, hold him or teach him new tricks. However, you must try not to put too many demands on a little puppy when they first arrive in their new surroundings – even all the cuddles and attention can be too much for such a small animal. Whilst an enthusiastic hug might be genuine affection for your new pet, your puppy may not be accustomed to this and may feel a bit threatened.

Make sure there is a quiet space for your puppy to retreat to when they want to be quiet, whether it’s a basket or a dog cage. When they are in this space, ensure the whole family understands not to disturb the puppy. Some people use a (more…)

Having done your research and decided on the kind of puppy that you want to buy, it is then important to consider researching reputable dog breeders and be mindful of any warning signs when it comes to buying a dog. A puppy can easily worm its way into your heart but be rational when it comes to choosing a dog breeder.

If you buy a pedigree dog, regardless of whether you plan to breed your dog or compete in dog shows, a responsible breeder should have the appropriate documents and pedigree information for your puppy. A good dog breeder should also provide you with a full (more…)

Before buying a puppy, there are many considerations that you need to take into account. What is your idea of how you and your pet will get along? Do you imagine quiet nights sitting with your pooch curled up on your lap in front of the fire or are you looking for a dog to be a companion as you live an active lifestyle in the great outdoors? Research or a good breeder will help you decide on what might be the right breed with the kind of temperament that will suit the way you live your life.

Of course, you will not be able to spend every waking hour with your pet but you should consider how many hours you will be in the home or as (more…)