Puppies are like babies. They need lots of love, attention, and care. They'll want to explore every part of your house and put everything into their mouths. For your puppy's safety, and your peace of mind, you will need to "puppyproof" your house. For more information visit our page: The ABC's of Raising a Puppy
Before you bring your new puppy home...........
Look at your house from your puppy's point of view. Get down on the floor and make sure there aren't any coins, electrical cords, paperclips, rubber bands, loose nails, plastic bags or other objects that your puppy will want to chew on or put in its mouth and swallow.
Helpful Hints
You must always reinforce that you are the boss. Your puppy will constantly test you to see what he can get away with.
Teach your dog the "sit", "come", "stay", "down", and "leave it" commands. Consult a trainer.
Do not reward barking or whining with attention!
Puppies love to chew things. Teach your puppy that his toys are for chewing. If he chews on anything else, say "no" in a firm voice. Give him a chew toy, and praise him as he starts chewing it so he will learn the correct behavior.
Confine your dog to a chew-proof area when you can't supervise her. A dog crate is the safest place for your dog when you can't be present to supervise.
Spray the furniture and cabinets with Bitter Apple Spray to minimize chewing.
Make sure that electrical cords are unplugged or inaccessible.
Spend more time with your dog. Give him plenty of exercise, especially before leaving him alone.
Health Tips
Schedule veterinarian appointments every two to three weeks for checkups until its 16th week.
Begin puppy vaccinations for Distemper, Adnovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, and Bordetella typically around six to eight weeks. These vaccinations are repeated every two to three weeks until he/she is sixteen weeks old.
Monitor your puppy's diet. You need to be consistent with what you feed your puppy, monitoring how much he/she eats and weighs.
From six to eight weeks old, your puppy should be fed three times a day, and when he/she reaches eight weeks, feed him/her twice a day. Feeding guidelines should be listed on your pet food package.
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