Puppy Care

The first collar should be lightweight and inexpensive; it will eventually have to be exchanged  for a larger  size and  will probably  be chewed  by its wearer. Leather, either flat or rolled, is preferable  to plastic, and the collar should  be fitted so that it cannot slip over the puppy’s ears if he pulls back […]

All dogs  need  regular  and  thorough  grooming,  and  this should  have  been started   before  the  new  puppy  is collected  so that  the  process  has  become routine. Some owners turn grooming into a game, but it is all too easy to allow the dog to win, and grooming can then become a constant  battle of wills.

A vast range of dog baskets and  beds is available, varying  from  the strictly utilitarian  to the frankly ostentatious. Owners  may want to demonstrate their love for their  pets by lavishing all manner of luxuries on them, but the majority of  dogs  want  only  a  place  of  their  own  where  they  can  feel secure  and

Ideally a purebred puppy should be purchased directly from the breeder so that the mother can be present to be seen, talked to and studied. It is also possible to buy purebred  puppies from dealers and pet shops, but in both cases it is highly likely that the puppies have been obtained from a variety

Either sex can be neutered. At the present time it is more common for bitches to be spayed or sterilized  by an operation  which removes the sex organs than to have the male castrated  by the surgical removal of the testicles. This  seems a strange  preference among dog owners -and contrary  to neutering  operations performed 

Always keep a check to ensure that your puppy doesn’t eat alot or too less. Following the recommended amount on the label may sometimes not be sufficient for a puppy which is growing. Sometimes the puppy may require extra food. However, with an increased intake of food, you must ensure that you even increase the

Puppies are attention-seekers, they tend to seek your attention along with the need to exercise. Otherwise, the dogs start doing several things to entertain themselves which could annoy you. You must play and interact with them by praising or punishing them. You must take out time to take your puppy for short walks. When the

After selecting a puppy of your choice, when you take him home without his family and a guide on how to raise him, the puppy is sure to cry and whine throughout the first night. However, one can not blame him for this as it is obvious that the puppy would miss his mum and

Ask yourself these basic questions before collecting your puppy: Where will the puppy sleep at night and/or during the day? Who is going to spend time during the early weeks bonding with the puppy and encouraging house training, (particularly important if yours is a working household). Where will the puppy’s food and water bowl stand?

This preliminary worming certificate provides information for you to tell your vet at what ages your puppy was wormed, what it has been wormed with, and when the next worming is due. As worming is an important part of your puppy’s health, you may find it useful to keep for record of future occasions. This