Puppies are known to nibble, nip, mouth and bite. It can be a dangerous habit if not corrected early on. To prevent puppy nibbles you must teach your dog what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour. Let's look at tips to prevent puppy nibbles. Puppy Nibbles Are a Growth Stage Around the 6-10 week old mark puppies start biting at each other. They tend to play a little rougher. This time frame is when puppies are learning bite limits and boundaries with their littermates. Most puppies are adopted during this age period. It's best to let your puppy be with its littermates at least until they …
New Puppy Checklist and Tips
So you're about to welcome a new puppy into your home, but it's your first time and you're starting to feel like a lost puppy yourself. Help is on the way, thanks to all of us at lovethatpet.com we've prepared a checklist that will make it easier to determine your next steps, and thrown in a few tips for good measure. Your pup will make himself at home in no time. The Checklist Visit a veterinarian Once your pup has arrived at his new home, it will be time to take him on another trip—to the veterinarian for his first check-up. You will want to have the vet examine your puppy's skin, …
Introducing Your New Puppy When You Have A Newborn Baby
How to Achieve Harmony Between Your Puppy and Your New Baby If you are a pet owner who is looking forward to bringing a new baby home to your family, you have probably already come to the conclusion that it may be a delicate process involving several steps. This is particularly true concerning members of the canine family, as dogs and youngsters do not always develop an instant friendship. For this reason, it is essential to ensure that your puppy or dog and your new baby have a good foundation on which to build a positive rapport. Introduce Your Baby's Scent Before your new child is ready …
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Backyard Tips For Keeping Your Puppy Stimulated All Day
Your new puppy is a furry ball of energy. He will run around the house for 20 minutes like a bull in a china shop and follow that up with a 3 hour nap. His little spurts of energy can make him destructive if not redirected into something more productive. Your new dog needs stimulation and entertainment, but how? If you have a backyard, there are a few things your puppy can do to keep active. Fetch Sounds simple, right? Fetch is a fun game for your dog that teaches him how to respond to commands and lets him burn off energy as well. Teaching him is simple: Have a squeaky toy in your hand and …
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Best Dog Toys for Puppies
Why Does My Dog Need Toys? There are several reasons to invest in quality toys for your dog: Provides relief from boredom when you are away from home or busy with other household chores. This keeps your dog from engaging in other activities you may disapprove of such as chewing up the couch cushions or those new curtains you just bought. Helps with pent up energy. Dogs are chewers by nature. Teaches your dog what is okay to chew on and what is not okay to chew on. Provides a reward system with something other than food. How to Pick Safe Toys When buying toys for your dog, make …