Gentle Methods for Raising and Training Your Puppy to be the Perfect Family Dog
The most important thing you can do to make house training happen as quickly as
possible is to reward and praise
your puppy every time he goes in the right place. The more times puppy is rewarded, the quicker he will learn. Therefore
it's important that you spend as much time as possible with your puppy and give him regular and frequent access to his
toilet area... click link to read more.
Training Tips for the New Puppy Owner
If your puppy is to be a well-adjusted adult dog, she needs to learn how to act
properly around people, including children and other animals. a puppy that is
not socialized frequently grows up to be aggressive and fearful. Learn important
pointers on puppy biting, socializing puppy, puppy chewing, puppy
whining, jumping, housetraining puppy and more... click link to read more.
People are often under the impression that a young puppy cannot be trained. in
reality puppies learn very quickly with proper instruction. Never hit your puppy
or give harsh reprimands. They don't mean to misbehave - puppy is simply doing
what comes naturally. Instead, show your puppy what kind of behavior you want.
The first few days in a new home are extremely important for your puppy and the
precedents you set now will usually last a lifetime... click link to read more.
Training Your Puppy about Biting, Mouthing and Teething
Biting and mouthing is common in young puppies and dogs especially in play and
while teething. dogs must learn to inhibit their bite and Normally, they would
learn this from their mother, their littermates and other members of the pack.
But, because we take them away from this environment before this learning is
completed, we must take over the training... click link to read more.
Training Puppy to Curb Submissive Urination
Submissive wetting or urination is a normal way for your puppy to demonstrate
submissive behavior. Even a dog that is otherwise housetrained may leave
dribbles and puddles of urine at your feet when greeting you. Submissive
urination is the ultimate show of respect and deference for higher rank. It
occurs frequently with a young puppy who has not yet learned and perfected other
social skills and means of showing respect... click link to read more.
Training Puppy to Stop Excitement Urination
Excitement urination with a puppy is usually caused by lack of bladder control.
The puppy is not aware that he is urinating, and any punishment will only
confuse him. As your puppy matures and develops bladder control, the problem
will usually disappear. However, in the mean time, it is a good idea to do
something to help keep your puppy dry... click link to read more.
Obedience Training Makes a Great Pet
Don't forget to train yours!!!!
Training Your Puppy about the Collar, Leash and Stairs
Introducing your puppy to his collar, her leash and the stairs can be a
challenge. However, if your puppy is trained properly it will be simple,
satisfying and successful. Always use praise and lures rather than force. Don't
rush puppy into doing more than she can, take things "one step at a time"...
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Shopping for your puppy
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Why do dogs chew?
They gnaw on knick knacks, suck on socks, chew on chair legs. Their destructive power is roughly equivalent to that of a minor atomic weapon- at least, that’s the way it looks when you discover it. Stuffing pulled out of sofas, new designs nibbled into wallpaper, drywall exposed, wood floors destroyed. All this, while the brand-new chew toys lie in the rubble, still pristine.
What causes dogs to chew and chew and chew?
And how can you channel their chewing constructively?
Dogs chew for many reasons. Young dogs have a physiological need to chew. Chewing helps them to exercise and develop their jaws. Six-week-old puppies have a set of baby teeth (your veterinarian may refer to them as deciduous teeth) Threw the process of teething, all the baby teeth will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth. Puppies start to lose their baby teeth when they’re six to seven months old, but permanent teeth don’t fully come in until dogs are about one year old. During this time, puppies chew a lot. Chewing relieves pain of teething and is a perfectly normal part of puppy growth and development. One solution to help relieves teething pain is to freeze an old wash cloth and give it to your pup to chew on. Puppies also go through an intense play period, and one of the things that puppies do in play is chew. Its fun to chew things up and see the pieces go flying!
Older dogs chew because it’s pleasurable or soothing for them. Chewing helps relieves boredom. It’s also helps keep dogs’ teeth and gums strong and health. Dogs with irritated or painful gums from gingivitis may chew excessively to help relieve the pain. Some dogs when they’re feeling nervous or stresses. Often, their chewing results from separation anxiety. In all these instances, chewing is a repetitive activity that’s soothing and just plain feels good. Its Sort of like playing solitaire.
Puppy and the Family Car
If you are
REALLY lucky, car rides won't be an issue, but a large percentage of pups get
car sick, and if this condition continues the pup will learn to hate the car.
You should do all you can to prevent the problem as much as possible. Put
the pup in the car, turn the motor on and sit for a few moments before driving
to the corner and home again. Bring the pup into the house and let him have
his meal. Repeat this exercise 3 or 4 times and then next time drive for about
10 minutes and come home again. If all goes well, make the next ride 20
minutes. However, if the puppy shows signs of car sickness - drooling or
vomiting, you'll have to take extra steps. Do not take the pup for a ride if
he has just eaten a meal. Try to restrict the amount of water before a ride in
the car. In other words - have the stomach as empty as possible. Keep a roll
of paper towels in the car, along with a garbage bag and a spray bottle of
water for clean-ups. An anti-nausea pill called "Bonamine" is very good and
does not cause drowziness, as Gravol does. Give it 45 minutes before the car
ride I wrap the pill in a small dab of cream cheese and I find the dogs lick
it from my finger and swallow the pill - cheese and all with no fuss. The
car-sick prone pup will need to sit in a stationary car many, many times, just
listening to the radio, or playing with a toy. Have the car windows open and
the motor turned on.
If there is no drooling, then give the Bonamine and drive to the corner and
home again. Gradually increase the driving time, and continue to use the
Bonamine. Good luck with this project! It's best to try and overcome this
condition early in the pup's life. Many car-sick pups eventually outgrow the
nausea and are fine as adults.
You may be able to avoid urine stains and the need for pet stain removers if you follow the advice below!
Housebreaking your puppy is probably the most important thing you teach your dog in its first year of life. Yet, everyone has a different idea about how to achieve a housebroken puppy. Part of this is because each puppy is an individual and becomes housebroken at a different pace and in a different way. Also each household has different constraints and environments to work with. After 15 years of giving clients advice, and housebreaking my own puppies, I have devised a few golden rules to work with.
Bladder control begins in puppies at 12 weeks. Most puppies fewer than 12 weeks cannot physically hold urine or stool for more than a few seconds when they are ready to go. After 12 weeks, bladder control is achieved slowly through the next 3-6 months depending on the breed. Toy breeds are the slowest to gain bladder control. What this means is if your puppy is less than twelve weeks old, he will not be able to wait to go outside, will not signal that his bladder is full and will have accidents if he is allowed to roam free. You will likely encounter urine stains in your home.
Dogs naturally prefer to have dirty areas and clean areas. Your job is to teach them that the dirty area is outside and the clean area is inside. Keep the idea as simple as possible. Don’t use newspapers or wee-wee pads inside the house, as this is very confusing to a dog. Dogs have a very difficult time understanding that it is ok to go on the newspaper in the bathroom but not the newspaper on the floor next to the couch. I have never seen a fully housebroken dog that uses wee-wee pads or newspapers to eliminate. There will usually end-up being some stool and/or urine stains in other parts of the house. This is not a hygienic condition for anyone in the house to live in! If you cannot take your dog outside at least 3 times daily, I recommend getting a cat.
When you adopt your puppy they generally have no idea about housebreaking, so you are the housebroken one. You should take them outside every hour for a puppy less than 12 weeks and every 2 hours for an older puppy, unless there are consistent accidents, in which case you can take them outside more often. Don't wait for a young puppy to signal you as they don't usually start signaling nor have time to wait for you to notice until after 16 weeks of age. When you take your puppy outside and they stool or urinate, then they have earned free roam time in the house until they may need to go again (less than 1 hour for young puppies, 1-2 hours for older puppies). If they don't have a stool or urine, contain them in the house so they don’t make a mistake. This brings me to the next housebreaking rule.
Crates are invaluable tools for housebreaking. A proper crate should be large enough for the puppy to stand up and turn around but not large enough to urinate in one end and sleep comfortably in the other. Dogs like to be clean and will usually not dirty their sleeping area unless they have no choice. Don’t leave a young puppy longer than 4-5 hours in a crate but after 12 weeks they can usually be left 8 hours. If you cannot watch your puppy closely when he is free roaming, put them in the crate or take them outside to eliminate so you know they are “safe” to roam.
Water should be available to puppies at all times except in the crate. Puppies can get dehydration or water gorging if water is only offered at certain times of the day. Kidney problems can result if the puppy is not allowed to drink when thirsty. Food should be given in meals, generally three meals per day for a young puppy. Offer food for 15 minutes and then pick it up. We know that puppies should have a bowel movement within 15-20 minutes after a meal. This helps you time the bowel movements so that we know when they are coming and you can get them outside at the right time.
When your puppy does what she is supposed to, praise her so she connects what she did with what you want. Alternatively treats can be used but be careful that you are not giving so many treats a day that your are causing an imbalance in your puppy’s diet. Most puppies respond best to praise and it is readily available, as well as easy to give out. If your puppy has an accident don’t scold unless you are standing right next to her and catch her in the act. When you find an accident in the house, just clean it up and move on and consider where the error was made. After all it was your fault for not being housebroken (see Rule #3). Never use physical punishment of any kind as that just creates a fearful puppy.
Generally after several weeks of consistent housebreaking all puppies start to show some progress. They go to the door occasionally, are able to hold urine more than 1 hour or show other signs of catching on. If this in not happening, ask your veterinarian to do a thorough check of your puppy including a urinalysis. Sometimes young puppies have health problems that make housebreaking difficult or impossible.
Puppies understand things that are done the same way every day. Take your puppy to the same door to take him outside. Using key words such as “potty” every time you take him outside. Hang a bell on the door, low enough for your puppy to reach it and ring it before you take him out. He will come to associate the bell with the need to eliminate and will eventually ring it on his own to signal that he wants to go out. Be patient. All puppies can be housebroken with enough time and consistency
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RECIPES:
Homemade Frosty Paws Recipe
32 oz Vanilla Yogurt
1 Mashed banana or 1 Large jar baby fruit
2 Tablespoons Peanut butter
2 Tablespoons Honey
Blend Together. Freeze in 3 oz paper cups or ice cube trays. Microwave a few seconds to thaw slightly before serving if desired.
Liver Treat Recipe
1 lb of Liver
1 egg
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 Cup Oatmeal
Add uncooked liver a little at a time to blender and mix until smooth. Stir egg into mixing bowl of blended liver. Mix flour, oatmeal, and garlic in a separate bowl. Then gradually add dry ingredients into bowl of liver mix. Once everything has been stirred together, pour into pan or cookie sheet greased with Pam. Bake for approx 30 minutes at 350 Degrees. Cut into small squares while still in pan and then let cool for 20 min. Remove squares to cooling rack. Keep baked squares in tight container in refrigerator.
Satin Balls
10 lbs Hamburger Meat
1 dozen eggs
1 Large box of Total Cereal
1 Large box of Oatmeal
1 Jar Wheat Germ
1 Jar Creamy Peanut Butter
1 8 Oz. Package Cream Cheese
Mix all ingredients together. Divide into individual servings and freeze. Thaw as needed
this Recipe is one for putting weight on an animal quickly or for an animal that may have been ill and needs a weight gain program. It has also been reported that this recipe will help with some forms of hair loss, such as when your dog blow their coat, to keep coat health and shiny. This recipe is intended to be fed raw.