Educate and raising a puppy

educate and Raising a Puppy

When deciding to purchase a puppy, there are several things to consider. First, consider how much time and energy you have for a new puppy, since puppies have special needs and require more attention than you. Some puppies mature more faster than others, and you need to know what to expect from the race (for example, your dog may seem young adult, but still have the energy structure and mental / emotional a puppy). Above all, you need to be patient and have the time and care to give your puppy care and training they need. They need frequent feedings (3-4 times per month during the first 5-6 months), plenty of time to play with you, the frequent trips to the vet, and a lot of trips outside until they are fully trained home (ideally every 2 hours, but every 3-4 or more and must be prepared to clean up accidents on a regular basis!). Ask yourself if you can actually spend much time in your puppy. If your lifestyle is very hectic, you can do very well with a good rescue dog that do not require much attention and energy as raising a dog from puppyhood.

The second thing to consider is the factor of responsibility. A puppy can not be left alone for hours at a time. First, they have to go out often to learn that to their needs. They need interaction at least every 3-4 hours so may develop separation anxiety and other behavioral problems that can become big problems in the future. And even in adulthood, your dog is your responsibility in progress, all days - you can not get out of the night or weekend or constantly staying up late after a long day at work, especially in raising a puppy.

The third thing to consider is the cost. Are you willing to foot the bill for the vet (all puppies need basic immunizations and checkups, and there may be unforeseen emergencies that have to handle). If you are at work all day, can afford a dog walker to make sure your puppy gets the exercise and attention they need each day? The puppy is healthy and require high quality, preferably from natural foods, toys and treats, as well as belts, necklaces, a drawer or a box, a pillow case or bed. If you decide to take your dog to a professional hairdresser when she grows up, which is another expense. Even if you groom your dog at home, there are treatments for fleas and ticks are likely to need, as well as shampoos, brushes, nail cutters and other toiletries.

Caring for your new puppy

Here are some tips on caring for puppy raising your puppy, puppy and security:

Food: Puppies need to eat 3-4 times a day until 5-6 months of age. At this age, they begin to reduce their midday meal and divide this amount among the remains of dinner in the morning, until you stop feed them at noon. Watch your puppy for signs of weight gain and adjust your diet in overweight consecuencia.Perros experience a variety of health problems that can be easily avoided with proper diet, and dogs have different different dietary needs. Find out how other people eat the dogs of his breed type and use that as a guideline that the puppy grows. But keep in mind that there is a final rule regarding the amount to feed your dog - I had two litters from the same litter, and had a completely different metabolism! The most important thing is to give your puppy a balanced and varied diet is as natural as possible. See our section [dog food] for more information on choosing a healthy diet for your dog or puppy.

Chew Toys: Your puppy will go through a teething period and anything within reach is fair game. Cachorro my friend uses a cell phone charger and had no idea what was wrong and dangerous - who was only at that stage, like a child discovering the pleasure of drawing on the walls. Crate training can really help you teach your puppy to chew what you give, so that when you leave that phase of his shoes, TV remote - and other things that probably would not even consider tempting - they remain safe. When raising a puppy, make sure you have a lot of things safe, healthy chewing. I personally do not recommend giving a puppy (or even an older dog to appropriate) toys with parts that can be chewed and ingested because you never know. I mean, if a teething puppy can splinter cell phone charger and eat up all the bits, I'm pretty that this animal will tear cute into pieces and eating parts that should not - and this can (and does) result in an illness, expensive trips to the vet, and sometimes death. Therefore the supervision of your dog if they are given this type of toy is a good idea, whether puppies or full grown dog, but at the same time raising a puppy is teething!

Cases: It is ideal to have a crate or box in raising your puppy. A closed area will make you feel safe and secure, and will help greatly in-house pet training. The enclosure should be located in a common area where the puppy feel included in the "package". If you use a box, place it on a hard surface, easy to clean the surface or get a piece of hard plastic for use as a floor. I picked up a pair of Scottie pups in a crib I filled a plastic part of a frame shop. This gave them ample room to play with others, but it was small enough to feel safe. Some people have a larger box in the pen around them. This gives room for puppy play and exercise, while also providing a "cave" to rest and sleep. Dogs are den animals by nature and a small sleeping space is preferable to them, especially when they are younger - so do not overwhelm your puppy with a huge box. They are also genetically programmed to be part of a "package" and will suffer if left alone for more than 2-3 hours at a time. If you needs to be absent for longer periods without doubt that a dog sitter or walker or friend to spend time with your puppy, and when I grow up I start introducing the idea of ​​being alone for longer periods gradually.

Necklace: Necklace of a puppy will have to be adjusted as you grow. You should be able to fit two fingers between the collar and neck, but should not be able to slip over the head. If you do, your puppy will surely find a way to lose, and I could chew on it and do some damage to itself.

Fleas and Ticks: Your puppy will probably attract fleas, and a number of resources in the flea market flea collars standard monthly topical treatments to natural remedies. If you use a flea treatment, a topical formulation oil, be sure to apply the proper dosage for your puppy's size and weight. There are plenty of good natural flea shampoos available now. I recommend these standard brands because a lot of dogs are dry, itchy skin irritation regular commercial matter - so if your puppy is not itchy fleas is the itch of shampoo! If Lyme disease is a concern in your area, talk to your veterinarian about vaccinations. Lyme disease is transmitted by deer ticks and dogs get very easily, especially in wooded areas. My first vet did not like to Lyme vaccines, although he lived in an area where Lyme disease is frequent. My two puppies contracted Lyme disease at 18 months, and after that I really wished I had gone to a different vet and had them vaccinated. Some people do not like shots so up to you, but just be aware of the risks.

Immunizations: Make sure to keep your puppy current on all vaccinations and regular veterinary checkups. Be sure to talk with your breeder and your veterinarian to determine the appropriate vaccination schedule for your dog. Puppies born without an immune system, which it is important that certain vaccinations are given to protect against common canine diseases. The American Veterinary Medical Association recognizes the "core" vaccines for dogs include distemper, canine adenovirus-2 (hepatitis and respiratory disease) and canine parvovirus -2. Other recommended vaccines include leptospirosis, coronavirus, canine parainfluenza and Bordetella bronchiseptica (both the causes of "kennel cough"), and Borrelia burgdorferi (causes Lyme disease).

Here is an "average" puppy vaccination schedule to give you an idea of ​​what to expect - but this is in no way intended to replace professional veterinary advice for your dog in particular:

5 weeks - Parvovirus (some puppies may need additional reinforcement parvovirus after 15 weeks).

6 and 9 weeks - a "combination" or "5-way" vaccine that includes adenovirus cough and hepatitis, distemper, parainfluenza and parvovirus. This vaccine may include other vaccines, too.

12 weeks or more - Rabies

12 and 15 weeks - The combination vaccine plus other vaccines such as Lyme, coronavirus, leptosporosis where these diseases may be a concern.

Adult dogs - reinforcements when necessary.

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