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, …
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 …
How To Socialise Your Puppy Safely
Raising a puppy can be an exciting, fun and challenging time. Caring for a little eight week old bundle is also a very important time. The things your puppy learns during this time of his or her life is so critical in how its temperament is shaped.Between the age of eight and fourteen weeks, is a crucial time to ensure they are socialised to as many things as possible. Here are some ideas to get you started In and out of the car Lots of puppies get car sick or even worse are fearful of going in the car. Getting your puppy used to getting in and out of your car, is a great way to reduce any …
How To Handle Common Puppy Behaviour Problems
It’s easy to dismiss chewing and play biting as normal puppy behaviour. However, these can become more serious, long-term issues if they’re not handled correctly. Training your puppy to behave takes time, but getting started on dealing with problems as soon as possible can help speed this up. Chewing Puppies chew on objects around the home as a way of exploring their environment. Chewing can also provide pain relief when puppies have teeth coming in. While this behaviour is common, it can become destructive when puppies chew up furniture, clothing and other inappropriate items. Chewing can …
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