Your defenceless little puppy will, much like a baby, depend on you entirely for the best care possible during the early days within your home. There are some tips that you can keep in mind to ensure that your little puppy stays safe and you are (more…)
If your dog is due to have puppies then there are some preparations that you will need to make before they arrive. A litter of puppies is a big job for your dog to cope with and although it will come naturally, there is no harm in you planning for the arrival of the litter to help her along. Getting advice from a vet about the care that you should give new born puppies, as well as any specific tips for certain breeds, is always a good idea. The main thing is that the puppies have a healthy delivery and that they and their mother are cared for in a safe and healthy home.
Cleanliness in your home is essential. If the mother and her puppies are sleeping in a basket, ensure that (more…)
When your new puppy has had time to settle into your home you will want to think about teaching him or her how best to behave. If you are going to train your puppy, you need to be armed with some tools to help you out.
A good collar that is comfortable and adjustable is essential so that you can attach a dog leash for training, and also so that your dog will be identifiable should he run off when you are outside. The collar should not be too tight, so that it isn’t in danger of choking your puppy. To train your puppy, you will need a dog lead. This can help you even in the home, when you want to lead your puppy to where you (more…)
The first few weeks of a new puppy’s life are all about socialisation and exploring and no doubt your puppy will be in every nook and cranny of your home. You will need to have eyes in the back of your head to watch your puppy as much as possible, but obviously there will be times when you cannot be by your puppy’s side. Therefore, you need to make sure that your puppy is safe in your home when you cannot be there to supervise.
Make sure that any household cleaners and any other kinds of chemicals are (more…)
When you first get a new puppy, you will no doubt want to lavish all of your attention on it and buy it numerous toys and treats, spoiling your new pet. However, like everything else in life, it is important to have a balance when it comes to treating your puppy, though it can admittedly be difficult when you find your new pup so adorable and cute.
Rewards and treats are great for showing your puppy kindness. However, you need to set some boundaries to avoid overwhelming your puppy. For instance, they will need some toys to chew on and play with, but do not (more…)
Most people have genuine reasons and good intentions when thinking about becoming a dog breeder. A good breeder should be judged on their concern for the dogs and for the decisions that they make when it comes to breeding dogs, rather than necessarily for the calibre of dogs that you breed. Of course, you will be judged on this but being a responsible dog breeder is much more than that.
A responsible dog breeder should take all the care possible to ensure the dogs they breed end up in good homes. As well as caring for the puppies in your own home and ensuring that time is invested in making (more…)
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
There are various ways to train a puppy and depending on the books you read or the training classes that you take your puppy to, there will be different schools of thought on how to raise an obedient dog.
One of the ways that you should avoid training your puppy is through punishment. Remember the dog is only young and your pet will not necessarily equate a punishment with the action that they have just done. Particularly if you find dog mess on the floor that you did not see the puppy make, it may not necessarily understand that a clip on the nose is as a result of (more…)
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…)
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