~About Getting a Puppy~
What you will need when you bring your
New Family Member Home and some Great Articles and & Tips.
When bringing your New Puppy into your home, you are welcoming him (or) her info you life. Make the Puppy feel Comfortable in his (or) her surroundings.
1). Your New Puppy need his own Food and Water Dish’s
If you can’t find the Diamond ask you Vet what one he would Recommend to you.
3). Puppies can go to sleep any where, but it is nice to have a bed for them, Such as Soft Blanket or Dog Bed or you can have there bed in there Crate.
4). 8 Great Reasons to Use a Crate
Learn how to give your dog its own space.
Andrea Arden
1. House Training your dog. Efficient and humane training aids, crates take advantage of the dog's natural tendency to keep its sleeping area clean. However, you should crate your puppy for only as long as it can reasonably control its bladder and bowels.
2. Protect your dog. Crating a dog prevents it from chewing electrical cords or eating poisonous plants, toxic cleaning fluids, or nylon socks (which can tear up your dog's intestines.) These are only a few dangers awaiting new dogs left alone in a home.
3. Protect your property. A crate costs between $25 and $200, depending on its size and where you buy it. That's a bargain compared to the cost of replacing furniture and other belongings your new dog can destroy.
4. Curb and prevent separation anxiety. You love you dog, but you can't spend every minute of every day with it. The crate can help you teach your dog to enjoy spending time alone.
5. Introduce chew toys. A dog engrossed in chewing a toy will stay out of mischief. Give your dog time in its crate with two stuffed chew toys, and it'll become hooked on its crate and stay out of trouble.
6. Give a timeout. A new dog gives your great rewards, but it also can drain you. If your dog becomes excessively excited or starts nipping, use the crate for a brief timeout. Don't do this to punish your dog. (Never use a crate negatively.) Rather, the timeout allows your dog to regain its composure so it can interact appropriately with you.
7. Travel safely. Whether your dog travels by air or car, a crate is one of the best ways to ensure safety. Additionally, when you stay in a hotel, keep your dog in a crate to prevent damage.
8. Provide Security. Crates provide your dog with its own quiet place to hang out especially important if you have a busy household and children. To encourage your dog to accept people petting it while inside the crate, praise it and give it tasty rewards on occasion. Also, let children know not to bother your dog while it is inside the crate. That's its quiet time.
5). Every Puppy/Dog Love’s Treats just like you like a candy bar, Treats are a Great way to reward you Puppy when he or she dose something Great, and are Great to use when Potty Training and when Training you New Puppy New Commands such as Sit, Stay, Lay, Come, or go to your Crate or Bed.
6). Collar and Leash, You should have your Puppy where a Collar and Remember you will want to check the Collar often to make sure its not to tight, you will need to get a bigger collar when that one gets to small. Leash, Puppies Love to go for walks.
7). Combs and Brushes, It is very good to comb and Bush your Puppy/Dog Hair.
8). Toys and Chew Toys, Toys Puppies Love to Play with Toys just like Kids. Chew Toys, Puppies also Love to chew, It is good to have Chew toys for them.
9). Dog House, Your Puppy/Dog needs to have a Dogs if he or she is going to be an out side Puppy/Dog, So he or she will have a Warm and Dry Place.
10). Shampoo, Dawn Dish or baby shampoo or Puppy/Dog Shampoo, Puppies/Dogs need baths just like People.
11). It is good to have your Puppy/Dog were an ID Tag on his or her Collar.
Here is a list of Place that will send you Free Pet Catalogs, Just call them or go to there Web Site. Click here to see where you can get ID for Puppy/Dogs.
Drs Foster & Smith
Ph, 800-826-7206
Care-A-Lot Pet Supply
PH. 800-343-7680
Valley Vet Supply
PH. 800-360-4838
Orvis
PH. 866-531-6188
Jeffers Pet
PH. 800-533-3377
Lambriar Vet Supply
PH. 800-344-6337
Dogs.com
PH. 800-367-3647
Your new Puppy arrives home
Here's some good advice on making your home a safe haven for your new puppy.
Get everything ready for your puppy before you bring him home.
First, make a nice bed for him. An old box or basket raised off the floor away from drafts makes an adequate bed for a puppy. Don't spend too much at this stage on an expensive bed he's likely to chew. The inside of the bed should be lined with an old blanket so he can snuggle into something soft and warm.
Put the bed (or crate/kennel) in a spot that's relatively quiet so your puppy can sleep undisturbed whenever he's tired. Many people find that a quiet corner of the kitchen or family room is ideal. You may want to partition off an area around his bed for a few days to create a little "den" where he can feel secure and be out of harm's way.
Your puppy should have his own food and water dishes. These should be designed so he can eat and drink comfortably without getting his nose and ears wet. Have a supply of food ready for his arrival. Find out from the breeder what the puppy is used to eating. It's best to maintain the same diet for a few days.
All puppies like to chew. This is normal behavior, and it helps with the teething process. Give your puppy some toys of his own to chew to deter him from chewing your possessions. Toys don't need to be elaborate, but make sure they are non-toxic, large enough that they cannot be swallowed, and relatively indestructible. Objects that are swallowed may become stuck in the throat, stomach or intestines, and can be a serious threat to your puppy's life.
Although you will not be able to take your new puppy for walks with other dogs until he has completed his course of vaccinations, you will need a suitable collar and leash for him. The collar should be soft and well fitting. For the first few days, he will need to wear it only for short periods when you are there to supervise. It must not be too tight, since this is uncomfortable for the puppy, but neither should it be too loose, as it may catch on a protruding object. You may want to consider a collar with a quick-release feature. Check his collar daily and loosen it as his neck increases in size. Do not buy a choke chain for a young puppy. If used incorrectly, it could cause irreparable damage to his neck.
You also need to buy a brush and comb - the type depends on the hair type of the breed. Ask the breeder to show you how to groom your puppy properly and to recommend some suitable grooming equipment. Finally, make sure you have the name and address of a good veterinarian. Ask your breeder and your friends to recommend one.
While your puppy is small, keep everything in your home that might be dangerous to him out of reach. He may tug or chew anything he finds, including plants and electrical cords.
Check your yard to make sure the fencing is secure, and that there are no small holes through which your puppy could disappear. Make sure your gate shuts securely, and that your puppy won't be able to squeeze through or under it. Keep pools and ponds covered.
A Puppy's Prayer
Now I lay me down to sleep
The king-size bed is soft and deep
I sleep right in the center groove
My human being can hardly move!
I' ve trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight
And here is where I pass the night
No one disturbs me or dares intrude
Till morning comes and "I want food!"
I sneak up slowly to begin
My nibbles on my human's chin.
She wakes up quickly,
I have sharp teeth-
I'm a puppy, don't you see?
For the morning's here and it's time to play
I always seem to get my way.
So thank you Lord for giving me
This human person that I see.
The one who hugs and holds me tight
And shares my bed with me at night!
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