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New Puppy
Can cause Havoc - Be Prepared

Your New Puppy may be the cutest puppy in the world, but you won't be happy when this innocent looking angel chews your shoes, or messes on your prized Persian rug.

New born babies are not the only precious creatures that need attention in the middle of the night.

Be prepared to house train your puppy and have a few sleepless nights while it is settling into your home and his new routine.

About Small dog breeds

Besides your furniture, you also have a duty to protect your new best friend from harming himself from the many household items found in every home.

If you are not sure when new puppies is due or if you are breeding and need to plan on the arrival date, see our chart on the expected day in our chart:Dog gestation period.

Taking a new puppy home? Think about the following BEFORE you collect your bundle of love. 



Quick Checks to Puppy Proof your Home

  • Remove or hide all electrical cords - Puppies have razor sharp teeth and will chew anything it can.

  • Barricade staircases and balconies until your puppy has been taught about the dangers.

  • Safely store all cleaning detergents, fertilizers and insecticides. Just a little bit can cause fatal poisoning.

  • Medicines and prescription drugs often taste really good, ensure that your dog does not have access.

  • Curious puppies particularly like anti-freeze, so keep all motor oil and such out of harms way.

  • Repair existing or install garden fencing.  It is essential that your doggie must not be allowed to roam, unsupervised, outside your property. 

  • Cover all water features and pools, many dogs young and old are accidentally drowned.  Don't let this happen to your precious pooch.

  • Many plants are poisonous to dogs.  Ask your local Nursery if you are not sure.



Go shopping! Essential items on your shopping list

  • Food and Water Bowls. 

  • Puppy Food.  Buy the best dog food you can afford.

  • Adjustable collar and lead.

  • Soft bedding and bed

  • Crate with panels to train new puppy.  A safe haven for your new baby.

  •  Soft toys and approved dog chews.  Keeps him occupied and stimulated.

  • A coat for cold climates.  Many types of dogs need extra protection.

  • Appropriate dog grooming  tools.  Start grooming early on to get your puppy used to it.

  • Identification Tags.  Ideally though also ask your Vet about Micro chipping.

  • Baby gates for unsafe areas of your home.

  • Pet Insurance - check the small print for your small dogs' specific health issues.

  • Doggie School for socialising and basic dog training.

Puppy socializing  should begin the minute you get home. Introduce him to any other family members, especially children, in a controlled way.  Children must always be supervised with small puppies and must be taught to respect the new member of the family.  Teach any children how to pick up the puppy and that this is not a toy that can be manhandled.  If your child is very boisterous bear this in mind when choosing your puppy's breed.  Small dog breeds have fragile frames and can easily be injured by young children.

Remember your new puppy will be lonely and lost without his doggie family.  Give him time to inspect his new surroundings. He may cry for the first few nights, while settling in to his new home.  Put a piece of your clothing in his bed, your smell will be comforting to him.  If possible also let him sleep in your bedroom, but not in your bed if you don't intend to allow him to in the future.

Set house rules.  Be consistent or your new dog will not know what is expected of him.

Within 48 to 72 hours, visit a vet for a general check up.

A new puppy is going to be part of the family, and if you train your puppy well, you will benefit many years pure pleasure with your precious new pet and experience unconditional love unsurpassed by any other animal.

Don't forget to have fun!



For information on the costs of a puppy go to Puppy Cost

 For information on Puppy-Potty-Training

 For information on Basic Dog Training

 Can't decide go to Kittens and Puppies

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Loving Care

Our little pets rely on us for their every need.
They cannot feed themselves as we have bred them to be our companions which they do admirably.  We need to care for them as we would a defenceless baby.
Dog Grooming as well as when they are older
Caring for an older dog are part and parcel of responsible pet ownership.       







 Breed Feature

They are all so beautiful making it  difficult to decide which one to feature!  The choice for this month is the Lhaso Apso Dog Character and Lhaso Apso Fast Facts.

 


Lhapso Apso
For other gorgeous small dog breeds try our list of
Small Dogs if you are
hypoallergenic try our list of fluffy haired dogs for people with allergies.


Training/Behavior


Our features: Pack Behavior as well as Clicker Training For dogs are must reads for those looking at training methods for their new puppy.


Inspiration

When words fail you or you are just looking for some comfort or inspiration why don't you read some of our Pet Sayings
or for a light hearted look at our best friends look at our Funny dog sayings    


Health Articles

Our Veterinary Articles cover many Congenital Dog Health Conditions (see our chart). Kindly provided By Dr Sunelle Strydom. 

See our other common health issues.Such as an itchy dog  problem or dogs arthritis - a condition which affects most  dogs at some stage of their precious lives.