Puppy Development

A puppy progresses almost like children do. They need to eat, sleep, and learn new things along the way. Always interact and play with your puppy to give him exercise and keep him mentally and physically fit.
The first two to three weeks are usually the hardest. The puppy will begin to move [...]

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Puppies Get Bored Too

Puppies need exercise and lots of attention. Otherwise, they may start to entertain themselves doing things that will annoy you. Play with the pup and interact by giving praise or a scratch between the ears. Take him for a short ride down the road.
Bored puppies can pick up some really bad habits. [...]

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Orphan Puppies

Puppies usually become orphaned when Mom doesn”t make enough milk to feed them, has a physical problem that prevents her from caring for the pups, or has died during the birthing process. These puppies can be raised by you if you are willing to work hard at keeping them healthy. They will [...]

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Nutrition for Puppies

When you bring the new puppy home, the first thing you will want to do is feed him. What kind of food do you use? What are his nutritional requirements? Will he like what you give him? Make sure your vet is involved in his diet planning.
Make sure the dog’’s food [...]

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Newborn Puppy Care

Taking care of the newborn puppy if you are midwifing the Mom can be quite exciting. Watching a new life come into the world is a miracle in itself. Observe the birth in awe, but be ready to help Mom if she is having trouble.
You will need several items when whelping (birth) starts. [...]

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Naming Your Puppy

What an honor that has been bestowed upon you! You get to name this new little puppy you have just brought home. You are under much pressure to come up with a name that is not too cute, not too frilly, and something that will fit the animal’’s personality. Oh the pressure [...]

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Puppy Power

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Kids and Puppies

You just brought the new pup home and now you are concerned he wont get along with your kids. This can cause anxiety in you and the pup. Sometimes introducing the pup in a quiet room and maybe letting the child give him a treat as well. This may show the pup [...]

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Housetraining Your Puppy

Housetraining takes patience and the ability to follow a schedule. Most puppies respond to a schedule because it gets them used to doing the same thing at the same time every day and they learn the behavior you want easier.
You must first determine your puppy’’s limit in holding his urine. Keep a diary [...]

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Getting the Puppy His Own ID

Fifteen to twenty million dogs were lost in the last year due to no identification on the dog. Even simple collar tags can help your pet to be returned. Without any form of ID in place, if your dog goes missing, there is no way to track him even if someone finds him. [...]

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