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Puppy Care Articles
Feeding
Prepared Dog Food and Puppy Food
If you have decided that you will feed your dog or puppyprepared dog
food or prepared puppy food, then your nextdecision is what type of
food should you be feeding your puppy?You will need to do some research
on the prepared puppy foodsavailable if you decide not to pursue
feeding puppy a raw foo. . .
Make Your
Home Welcoming and Safe for Your Puppy
Unlike bringing home a newborn child where you have some time tomake
your home safe, bringing home your new puppy means you needto puppy
proof your home right away. Puppies are just liketoddlers with lots of
energy and ready to get into everything.They have an insatiable
curiosity that makes them. . .
Tips
on How To Stop Your Puppy from Barking
To stop a dog from barking it is best to start with your puppyand to
stop the puppy barking before it becomes a real problemand harder to
solve. Many things cause a puppy barking as wehave addressed elsewhere.
You should decide just how muchbarking you do want and at what. Mold
your puppy's behav. . .
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Tips on Puppy Proofing Your Home and Making It Safe for Your Puppy
As with toddlers, puppies seem to put everything into theirmouths. This
is due to that insatiable curiosity and boundlessenergy they seem to
have. Just as with toddlers, you must removesmall objects from your
puppy's reach as you puppy proof yourhome. Think of all the things you
would not want a . . .
Puppy
House Training Do's And Don'ts
House training a puppy is important for the well being of yourpuppy and
for your own sanity. The lack of house training is thenumber one reason
that dogs wind up neglected, abandoned, or inanimal shelters, but it's
the failure of the owner - not thepuppy.It's very important for you to
house break. . .
What
Should Be in Your Puppy Food and Dog Food?
How you should be feeding your puppy is perhaps one of the
firstconcerns of the new puppy owner. After all, you want the littleguy
to grow up big and strong, or at least as big as he willgrow. So just
how will this puppy feeding be carried out?First off, realize that your
puppy is not just a mini. . .
Dog
Training: Do's and Don'ts Of Teaching Your Puppy Proper Socialization
Skills
Teaching a puppy or a dog proper socialization skills is vitalto the
safety of both your dog and other dogs and people withwhom he comes
into contact. A properly socialized dog is a happydog, and a joy to be
around for both humans and animals. Apoorly socialized dog, or one with
no socialization. . .
How
To Introduce Your Puppy To The World
Socializing your puppy is an important step in helping him findhis
place in the world of people and other dogs.A puppy naturally begins
socializing within the litter. But oncehe's removed from the litter,
it's vital the socializationprocess continues in his new
environment.You want your puppy to . . .
Dog
Training: Quick Ways To Teach Your Puppy To Climb Stairs And To Accept
The Collar
Bringing home a new puppy is always an exciting time for theentire
family. Getting that new puppy off the right start withproper training
is very important to making that puppy a valuedmember of his human
family. There are a number of talents thatevery new puppy must master,
including going up an. . .
A Puppy for Christmas
So you want to buy the kids a puppy for Christmas. Sounds like agreat
idea, may even teach the kids responsibility by caring forthe puppy.We
could put it in a box and put a large bow around it, pop in afew air
holes - what a great surprise for the kids, Christmasmorning.Hold on a
minute - what is. . .
Choosing Your New
Puppy
When expecting a new puppy addition to the family you wantnothing but
the best. You check out the best day-carefacilities, kindergarten and
schooling.So, why should it be any different when the new addition is
apuppy? Hey, if it's good enough for stars like Brittany andParis, who
are we to questi. . .
10
Tips For Perfectly House Trained Puppies
House training your puppy is one of the most important tasks youcan
take on and is vital to harmonious living with your pet.Every dog can
learn to do his "business" outside and it is up tothe owner to learn
how to properly train his dog. It is best tostart the training at as
early an age as possi. . .
Crate Training Your
Puppy
If you think that training a puppy to use a crate is mean, youmay want
to think again. Crate training your puppy is a fast andeffective way to
housebreak him. In addition, the kennel willkeep him safe when you
aren't able to supervise him. You shouldpurchase your kennel before
your puppy arrives.. . .
Dog
Training: Learn The Strategies To Train Your Puppy To Accept The Collar
And Lead
Walking on a collar and lead is an important skill that everydog must
learn. Even the best trained dog should never be takenoutside the home
or yard without a sturdy collar and leash. Evenif your dog is trained
perfectly to go off lead, accidents anddistractions do happen, and a
collar, with prop. . .
Dog
Training: Learn The Procedures Of Paper Training Your Dog For A
Healthier And Cleaner Environ...
House training is one of the most important elements of creatinga well
trained dog and trusted family member. Problems withhouse training and
similar issues are the number one reason thatdogs are surrendered to
shelters, so properly house trainingyour dog can literally save his or
her life.House . . .
10 Tips
For House Breaking Your Puppy
House training your puppy is one of the most important tasks you can
take on and is vital to harmonious living with your pet. Every dog can
learn to do his "business" outside and it is up to the owner to learn
how to properly train his dog. It is best to start the training at as
early an age as p. . .
Dog
Grooming - Brushing and Bathing
Dog grooming is the basis for preventive health care for yourdog and
puppy. It gives you a chance to see small changes in andon your dog's
body that could lead to health concerns such as alump or problems in
his ears or with his teeth.Dog grooming can be a time of further
bonding with your dog.Th. . .
Dog
Grooming - Nails, Ears and Teeth
Dog grooming includes not only brushing and bathing your puppyor dog
but continues with his nails, ears and teeth. If theseare not taken
care of, there is a potential for health problems.Think of these dog
grooming points as preventive health care anda way to keep the vet
bills down.A dog's nails. . .
Preparing
Your Home For a Puppy
While excitement and anticipation will be at the top of the list when
bringing home a new puppy for the first time, preparing for his arrival
should rank highly on the list. Just as you would have to prepare a
home when you have a toddler, pet owners also have to take certain
precautions when “p. . .
Puppy
Training Tips for the First Week
Bringing home a puppy and introducing her to your home is very exciting
for everyone. The only one who may be anxious about the situation will
be the puppy. If you handle your puppy properly when she arrives, she
will quickly relax and want to settle into her new home.Prior to
bringing your new p. . .
How to
Housebreak Your Puppy
So you gave yourself the gift of a new puppy or someone elsegave it to
you. Unfortunately, this little bundle of joy doesn'tunderstand the
specific places designated for going to thebathroom. So what do you do?
How do you housebreak your new pet?Housebreaking really isn't all that
difficult. As w. . .
How to Stop Puppy
Chewing
So you got a new puppy this holiday season and so far, hischewing has
cost you more then what you spent on Christmaspresents. Before your
puppy starts chewing up your wallet orneeds surgery to remove
something, he's swallowed, lets look atways to stop you puppy from
chewing things he shouldn't.Wh. . .
Stop your
puppy pulling on his lead
ObjectiveTo teach the adult dog to not pull on a lead.EquipmentDog
treats, or good dried food, lots of patience, remember as inall dog
training to make progress slowly. Suitable lead.Step OneHave lots of
treats readily available and your dog on its lead.Summary:Have lots of
treats available for t. . .
Five Puppy Naming Tips
Here are five basic puppy naming tips that you can use to helppick out
the perfect name for your puppy.1.) Keep it short and sweet. You should
keep your dog's name toone or two syllables so that it's easy for it to
understand. Thelonger a name is, the more confusing it will be for the
puppy.2.) E. . .
It's
The Worst Possible Time for a Puppy
Your child's nagging and the incredibly precious holidaycommercials
have finally broken through your defenses - you'vedecided to relent and
get Junior a puppy for Christmas.Don't do it.Not for Christmas,
Hannukah, Kwanzaa or any other occasion.Acquiring a puppy is an event
on its own. Don't even . . .
Dog Puppy Training
A new puppy in the home excites everyone especially children butmake
sure you got the puppy for a good reason and not just on aspur of the
moment feeling. Like they say dogs are for life notjust for Christmas.
A puppy can bring lots of happy memories andtimes but they have a lot
of training and w. . .
The
Best Ways to Teach Your Puppy the English Language
Puppies are eager and willing to do the right thing. They loveyour
happy face and the squealy noises you make when they havedone something
great. They will do ANYthing to please youbecause of the loving rewards
they get from being a Good Dog.They just cannot get enough of your
praises and cuddles. . .
Puppy
Protocols - Introducing a Young Dog Into Your Family
Introducing a puppy to your home can cause a lot of upheaval.You might
need to move furniture and make your home dogfriendly, or just change
your lifestyle to make sure you areavailable to exercise or feed your
new pet, when she needs it.A puppy is very much like a baby.They are
cute and cuddly. . . .
Puppy
Training - How to Train Your New Puppy to Sit
Training your dog to "sit" is probably the first thing you willtrain
your puppy to do. You can start the training as soon asthe puppy has
settled in his new home. You might think thistraining isn't that
important. A dog knows how to sit. Well, Ithink it is very important.
Read on and you will fou. . .
Introducing
a New Puppy into a Home with an Existing Pet.
It was November and I had spent 3 months searching for just the right
puppy. Finally we had found what we considered to be the perfect one.
Luckily she was already 7 weeks old so she could already be separated
from her mother. I was so excited when we brought her home, our new
addition to th. . .
Dog
Training: How To Understand Your Dog's Mood
Make you puppy training easier and more fun by understanding that your
puppy is trying to communicate with you in other ways than barking or
wagging his tail. Remember, your puppy also communicates with his ears,
tail, paws, mouth and more and your puppy training and everyday life
with your dog w. . .
Preparing
your Puppy for Nail Trims
Preparing your Puppy for Nail TrimsNail trimming will serve an
important role in the health andwell being of your dog, and preparing
for this experience willhelp you, the groomer and the puppy.Here are a
few tips I hopewill help:Choose a quite time to begin. For some this
may be just aftermeals. . . .
How
To Choose The Right Havanese For You!
The sweet, playful expression of the Havanese has caught youreye. You
are hooked by their fluffy fur and affection. Youexcitedly scope the
classifieds and internet for a Havanesebreeder. You can't wait to bring
home a new puppy today!Slow down. Take a moment and breath. Don't be
too quick withyou. . .
Crate Training
for Your Puppy
Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step inhis
life. It makes all the other steps in his training go somuch smoother,
much like a solid foundation makes for a superiorwall. Establishing you
as the Alpha member of his "pack" is onevery good reason for starting
your puppy in a . . .
It Takes
a Village to Raise a Puppy
It's a look everybody's witnessed - the frazzled face of a newparent
who hasn't slept through the night, hasn't eaten adecent, sit-down
meal, hasn't enjoyed a long, hot shower indays. It's one of the most
stressful and joyous times of life -there's a new puppy in the house!No
one expects parents . . .
Dog
Training: How You Can Prevent Your Puppy From Jumping On People,
Tugging The Leash And Roamin...
Unfortunately, eliminating problem behaviors is one thing thatmost dog
owners eventually face. Here we will focus on a few ofthe most commonly
encountered behavior problems.Problem #1 - Jumping up on peopleOne of
the most frequently cited problems with dogs is that ofjumping up on
people. Unfortu. . .
Dog
Training: The Important Elements When Training Your Shy Or Fearful
Puppy Or Dog
With dogs as with people, some dogs and puppies are naturallymore bold
and daring than others. When you watch a group ofpuppies play, it will
quickly become apparent which ones arebold and which ones are shy. Some
of the puppies will hang backat the edge of the pack, perhaps fearful
of angering t. . .
Socializing
Your Puppy For Protection Part 3
Socializing your puppy to environments that can be stressful isone of
our chief duites as owners and caretakers. It isimportant to expose our
puppies early on and often to ensure astrong, sure, and well balanced
dog. Genetics will only take ourdog so far, and then it is up to us to
go beyond. In . . .
How To
Choose The Perfect Dog Name For Your Puppy.
So you've brought home your new puppy, it's time to name your new
animal friend but you’re running short on ideas. Choosing a name for
your dog can be hard if you aren't feeling very creative, so here we
give you a head start with the basics and some great ideas to help you
choose the perfect nam. . .
Frequently
Asked Dog Behavior Questions
1. Why do dogs eat their poop?One reason dogs eat their poop is because
it just plain tastesgood. Another reason is it could be a vitamin
deficiency. Oneother reason for the poop eating is that it is an
instinctualbehavior in the wild to eat the poop to keep other
predatorsfrom tracking their mov. . .
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