You’ve found the perfect puppy for your family and brought him home. The next question on every new pet owner’s mind is how to potty train a puppy. Unfortunately, this is a question that often goes unanswered. One of the most frequent reasons dogs are returned to shelters is because the owners were not successful in their house training efforts and they are tired of the accidents. Don’t let this happen to you and your new puppy. Invest the time to successfully housebreak your puppy. Here are a few free tips to puppy potty training: Prepare Your Home for Potty Training Your ...
So you’ve decided to get a new puppy. It is an exciting time and with careful planning, can lead to years of enjoyment and companionship. Once you’ve decided on the type of breed is the best fit for your family and lifestyle, the next major decision is where to find your puppy. With all of the options available, finding puppy can be confusing. Online Resources One of the most popular online resources to finding puppy is petfinder.com. It allows you to search by pet type, breed, age, and location. Not only is it convenient, but most of the humane societies and rescue ...
When bringing a new puppy into your home, one of the first orders of business should be to choose a puppy vet that will oversee your puppy’s health. There are a number of shots and vaccinations that need to be given to a young puppy and many cities have mandatory rabies vaccination requirements, so for both legal reasons and for your puppy’s health, you should not delay. Where to Get Puppy Vet Recommendations While you can always get names and numbers of veterinarians from the Yellow Pages or an internet directory, those sources will not usually provide you with information on whether ...
After researching the best breed of dog for your family and finding just the perfect puppy, it is finally time to bring the new member of your family home. In order to make bringing a puppy home as memorable as possible (in a good way), take a few simple steps to prepare for your puppy’s homecoming. Checklist for Bringing a Puppy Home Crate: A crate will serve several purposes to help acclimate your puppy to his new home. It is a place for him to sleep and feel safe (dogs naturally gravitate towards dens.) It is also a good tool to use ...
If you work all day, have a dog, and are tired of coming home to a stressed out pooch, then puppy daycare may be for you. Puppy daycare can help keep your dog occupied and happy while you are at work. There are two main types of doggie daycare: Private, in-home facilities and commercial dog daycare programs. Private facilities are ...
Unless there are special circumstances, like if the litter is separated from the mother, newborn puppy care should be left to the mother dog. If your dog has given birth to a litter of pups, there are still things you can do to help her. Be sure the mother dog has access to food and fresh, ...
If you are considering adding a puppy to your life, then you should read this article to learn some tips about how to take care of a puppy. The most important thing to remember is that puppies need lots of love and patience. To ensure your new puppy grows properly, be sure ...
If you want a healthy, happy puppy then you should learn about feeding a puppy properly. Puppies need food that is specially formulated with nutrients their growing bodies need. It is best to establish a feeding schedule with your puppy for a number of reasons. Above all else, it is important to remember that water is ...
After a while, the new puppy smell may become a stinky puppy smell, and you will have to start thinking about giving your puppy a bath. There are a few things you should know before bathing a puppy. First, your puppy should be at least eight weeks old, and you should use a shampoo that is ...
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