We have a lot to cover so I’m going to beat around the bush. Let’s dive right in…

Rule #1: The puppy should never be left unattended in the house or outside.
You can’t stop your puppy from chewing on shoes or peeing on the floor if
you are not paying attention.

Watching your puppy at all times when they are running around the house
allows you to stop the problems before they start.

In other words, if you see your dog getting ready to chew on a shoe, you
can tell her No! and offer her an acceptable chew toy. This is how you stop
the chewing problem in it’s tracks. If they are never allowed to chew on
shoes, they won’t develop the habit.

Rule #2: When outside the puppy is always on a 20-25 foot cotton leash.

Once again, how can you expect your puppy to come to you or pay attention
to you if they run off and you have to go chase them down? You can’t.

Having them on a long line at all times when outside gives you control and
the ability to “reel” your puppy in if they are doing something they shouldn’t
(digging in the garden.)

We are not punishing them for anything, we are limiting their freedom and
building leash tolerance for later leash training.

Rule #3: When the puppy can not be supervised it is kenneled (referred to
as crated).

A wire kennel from the local pet store will work fine in this situation.
You can use this kennel to keep your puppy safe when you can not supervise
them.

Another use for this is potty training.

Do not leave your puppy in the kennel for more than 3 hours at a time.

Rule #4: You and only you feed your puppy. This is important.

We are not teaching them to be mean or whatever. We are teaching them that
you are the provider of all things good and other people after some time
will be allowed to interact with the puppy too.

However, they should not feed, give treats, or walk your puppy. That is your
job. They should not be able to play with the puppy without you around either.

This goes for the wife, kids, husband, friends etc…

We have to build a bond before we start socializing the puppy.

Rule #5: LOVE THEM. This is one of my pet peeves with us dog people. Nearly
every single behavior problem is caused by too much attention and love.

Let me explain.

Dogs are animals. Then they are dogs. Then they are a breed of dog. Then they
are our friends.

If we neglect the animal instincts, dog instincts and breed instincts and only
treat them with love and attention all the time, they fall out of balance and
start to compensate for the lack of these things by doing things we as people
consider “problems.”

For example, carrying your Yorkie in bag, while very Paris Hilton like, is not
good for them because they do not get exercise and do not burn off energy. They
compensate by being little freaks that go nuts and run around like a wind up toy
gone on the fritz.

In this case, the owner is serving their needs (fashionable, popular, cute,
makes them feel neat) while making the poor dog suffer and the dog compensates
by acting up.

Without proper boundaries, rules and discipline dogs will make up for the lack
of these things on their own and start to show behavior problems.

By properly setting up rules, boundaries and serving the puppies needs before yours.
You will set yourself and them up for a healthy relationship for life.

By: Jason Mann

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It’s never too early to train your pup to walk on a leash. As a matter of fact it’s often a bad idea to wait until the pup has grown a bit to get them used to being on a leash. Young dogs take time to adjust to wearing collars and leashes so make sure that you start this practice as soon as possible. The sooner they get used to the idea of wearing a collar the easier it will be on both them and you.

Buy a good pup collar with an id tag on it before you start training. Personally I always have my cellphone number etched onto the pups id tag - just in case they manage to sneak out. This has worked on at least once occassion. Don’t use a choke collar during leash training - it gives the dog the wrong idea about what’s going on. When you’re putting the pups collar on do so gently and with care but do make sure it’s firmly closed - this can be difficult to judge at times with the amount of puppy fat on their necks. The puppy might paw, whine and scratch at the collar at first but will then adjust to it - once you don’t fuss over it then neither will the pup.

You can now attach the leash to the pups collar. Again do this very gently - you don’t want the puppy to associate the collar and leash with fear or pain. With the leash attached let the pup stroll around the house so they can get used to the idea of the leash being there. A great idea is to attach the leash to the pups collar as they receive a meal from you - this develops a pleasant association for them in their formative years.

Once the pup is comfortable with the fact that there is a leash attached you can now pick up the leash. Don’t lead the puppy around - instead let him lead you to wherever he’s going. This allows the dog to still associate freedom of movement with the collar and leash being present. Praise your puppy as often as possible during leash training - every aspect of this training needs to be as pleasant and rewarding for the dog as possible for there to be true long term benefits.

Leash training a new pup is a challenge in itself it’s not something you can ignore - it’s absolutely essential for the pups safety. The sooner the training starts the more rewarding your relationship with your little doggy buddy can be.

By: Niall Roche

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These fun puppy pups party games are sure to keep the kids interested at your next party, so be sure to note them down and get planning.

The first puppy pups party game is called ‘Pass the Bone’. It’s kind of a fun relay race for all the kids. Have everyone divide into two groups to compete against each other. For this you’ll need two decent sized rawhide bones. Get the groups to line up in two straight rows. Then give each person at the end of each row one bone to place between their chin and their chest. At your go, these players will turn to the player next to them and pass the bone and the person receiving the bone most take it by grabbing it between their chin and chest as well. No one can touch the bones with their hands. The point is to try and pass the bone from one end of the line to the other before the other group does the same. At the end of this game give the bones to the real puppy pups in your home as special treats.

This next game called, ‘Puppies and Kittens’ is great fun to play at your next outside puppy pups party. Gather everyone in a loose circle and tell them all that they are to be one of two animals, either a puppy or a kitten. Then have them close their eyes and find the inner animal within. Once they’ve all decided whether they are to be a puppy or a kitten. They must try and find the other kittens and puppies in the group by sound alone. No one can open their eyes. So everyone will need to start barking or meowing and following those sounds to find the others in their groups. You’ll be watching to see which animals form a complete group first. Give the winning group, probably the puppies since this is a puppy pups party a special treat.

By: Gail Leino

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Your puppy has learned to use his puppy pads consistently, and the pads have helped teach him to use the bathroom in one specific place. Now, you are ready to teach your puppy to go in another specific place - outside. What is the best way to make the transition?

Many of the same techniques used to teach the puppy to use the wee pad indoors also apply to teaching him to go outside. Being consistent throughout the training and praising desirable behaviors are very important for training your puppy to eliminate outdoors. If you sometimes enforce the rules and other times do not, your actions will only serve to confuse the puppy and make training more frustrating for yourself.

To start the transition, move the puppy pad by the door, and be sure your puppy knows where the pad is. When you see him going toward it, pick him up and take him out to his outdoor potty spot. It may help to bring a puppy pad outside at first, to help your pup understand what he is supposed to do. Some dog owners have better luck bringing a soiled pad outside, since dogs naturally like to go where they have gone before. If you have been using a certain word or phrase to teach your puppy to use the wee pad, like “go potty,” be sure to use that phrase when you take your puppy outside.

When you start taking your puppy outside to potty, carry him and set him down him in the place where you want him to go in the future. If he develops a habit of going in a certain place, he will likely use that place all the time. So if you prefer that he go to the back corner of the yard, place him there each time.

To make the process easier, take trips outside at the right times as much as possible. When your puppy heads for the pad, take him out. Do the same early in the morning, before bed, and after meals. When he starts eliminating outdoors consistently, remove the puppy pad altogether.

Even though you are now teaching your pup to eliminate outside, there is no need to punish him for using the wee pad. Remember, he is doing what you taught him to do. Rather, stop making a big deal about it either way. What you should make a big deal about is praising the puppy when he goes potty outside. The power of praising your puppy when he does what you want cannot be underestimated. Some dog owners also choose to give a treat to reward their puppies for their behavior. Treats are great incentives, but whether you reward with treats is a matter of personal preference. Someday you will have to teach your growing dog that using the bathroom is not grounds for a treat every single time.

All puppies are different when it comes to learning to eliminate outside. Some quickly understand and do it every time, while others will take longer to become fully trained. Whether you are in the lucky category or not, your puppy will soon know to eliminate outside and one of the hardest parts of raising a puppy will be behind you.

By: Rob Perissi

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So you’ve decided to buy a puppy? Dogs can bring joy, laughter, love, loyalty, protection and companionship into your life. However, there are a few things you need to be aware of before you choose the puppy you wish to bring into your home. Use the following checklist to ensure you purchase the puppy that’s right for you.

The Breeder

* Is the breeder experienced with the breed of puppy you are choosing? Can she answer any questions you have? Will she stand behind the puppy if problems arise?

* Has the breeder explained all the pros and cons of the breed you have chosen? Every dog has good and bad characteristics and the breeder should make you aware of them.

* Has the breeder insisted the puppy be enrolled in obedience school? Today many reputable breeders insist on this.

* Has the breeder offered you a starter kit? Many breeders offer customers a package when they purchase a puppy. It should include instruction on the care of the dog, at least one dog care book for the specific breed you are purchasing, a sample of the puppy chow that the puppy has been being fed, a list of supplies you will need for your puppy and information on obedience schools, dog trainers with experience in behavioral problems and veterinarians in your area.

* Has the breeder discussed crate training with you? The breeder should inform you on how important it is to crate train your puppy, explain how useful crates can be and instruct you on how to use the crate. Crates can keep your puppy safe from harm.

* Does the dog breeder have your puppy’s papers in order? You and the breeder should have a contract that you both sign, as well as a pedigree. Reputable breeders sell puppies with a spay and neuter requirement. This means you don’t receive your puppy’s papers registration application until the puppy has been spayed or neutered. All stipulations should be specified in the contract and explained to you so that you fully understand what your responsibilities are. There should never be an extra fee for your puppy’s pedigree.

* Be sure to check with the Better Business Bureau, or an equivalent to ensure the breeder that you are buying from is reputable.

Health

* When a breeder takes you to see the puppies, take note if they appear healthy and clean. Puppies should have bright, sparkling eyes, a healthy looking coat, clean ears and no odor. They should be active, frisky and full of life.

* Ask the breeder if the puppies have been de-wormed and vaccinated. If they have, the veterinarian would have issued a report stating exactly what was done.

* Ask the breeder if the puppies have been checked for hereditary diseases and conditions. Ask if the pups have been certified in these areas.

Socialization

* Are the puppies active, friendly and fascinated by people? Do they come running to meet you when approached? Puppies love being held, petted, played with and they should have outgoing personalities. If puppies shy away when you approach, buyer beware. You might want to consider choosing a different breeder.

* Is the mother dog attractive and friendly? Is she clean and does she look as if she is well cared for? By the time puppies are old enough to be weaned, the mother shouldn’t be overprotective of them or act in an aggressive way when you approach. If the puppy’s father is around, he should be friendly and greet you with ease. Never buy a puppy if either of his parents is aggressive. Dog aggression is often hereditary and you don’t want a dog that has a bad temperament.

* Are the puppies old enough to be sold? Puppies should not be separated from their litter until they are between 6 and 8 weeks old; 8 are best. On the other hand, puppies should have homes before they are 10 weeks old to prevent them from becoming dependent on their mother and siblings.

* Has the breeder begun to socialize the puppies? If the puppies have spent time with humans and have been given proper care, attention and training, it will be obvious in the puppy’s reaction to you. It’s imperative that puppies become socialized at a very early age.

Your Responsibilities

* Are you committed to the dog that you’re planning on purchasing for the rest of its life? Purchasing a puppy is not something to be taken lightly. You are committing to the care, training and health of the dog and to love it and tend to its every need. Dogs, depending on the breed and life’s circumstances, usually live 10 years or more.

It is your responsibility to make sure it is in good health and happy as long as it lives. A dog is not a toy that you buy and then toss it in the corner when you’re tired of it. Dogs are living things that have to be nurtured. They have to be cared for and take as much, or more, care as a child. Owning a puppy is a very serious commitment and not to be taken lightly. If you are willing to spend the next dozen or more years caring for your dog, then by all means bring one into your life. You will have a firm bond to each other and spend many happy hours interacting together.

By: Ian White

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There is nothing more ear-shattering than a whining Beagle puppy that won’t stop. When you get to a point where you refuse to invite people over your home, you know it has gone too far. Have the peace and tranquility you deserve. Learn how to silence a whining Beagle puppy once and for all:

o The worst thing to do is respond to your puppy’s whining. If you have crated him/her or left them in a separate room, they will whine at first. What you have to do is completely ignore it. The minute you enter the room, you are showing the puppy that whining will make you return. Beagles are very smart and should respond well to this.

o Bring your puppy out the same times each day at key times: after meals, when they wake up in the morning, when they wake up at night, and after they have been alone for a long period of time.

o Train your puppy to stop whining. Practice entering the room immediately after he/she stops. This will show the puppy that you will return if he/she stops. They will begin to see being quiet as something that is rewarded.

o Put one of your soiled shirts in the crate or room with the pup. This will remind him/her of you and make the puppy feel more secure.

o You can try to create a makeshift noisemaker. Take an empty can and fill it with coins. Each time the Beagle puppy starts to whine, shake the noisemaker. The puppy will not like the sound and start to believe that whining brings about that horrible sound.

o Another thing that works is a radio. Sometimes puppies respond very well to a radio on low. This will provide sound so that your puppy believes he/she is not alone.

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Puppy Broker: A Puppy Mill Reseller

Are you thinking of purchasing dog and considering buying a middleman instead of directly from the breeder? Buyer Beware! Here are some tips on how to educate yourself on determining if that person you are purchasing a dog from is reputable or really a puppy mill re-seller.

What is a Puppy Broker?
A puppy broker is someone who purchases bulk “lots” of animals to re-sell instead of breeding dogs within their own kennels. Since these dogs are not seen in pet stores, they can be passed off as quality dogs, or from champion lines, or whatever the puppy brokers wishes the buyer to believe. Someone selling an entire litter which they did not themselves breed is likely selling puppy mill animals. A reputable, contentious breeder would never sell puppies in bulk or in “lots”.

Puppy brokers, also known as puppy mill representatives, know well how to market themselves to potential buyers and will prey upon an individual’s lack of knowledge. They will pass themselves off as persons who care about the dogs and wish to protect the integrity of a given breed.

Import Brokers

A trend among puppy brokers is to present dogs as quality imports which come from “healthier, studier” European lines. Such claims of lines being healthier are often false and these may be dogs purchased from overseas puppy mills. The only way to safeguard against possible medical problems is screening for genetic defects within a breeder’s program. Ask for health clearances and get them in writing.

The actual trip from Europe is very hard on the dogs. It is now being said that for every three dogs imported in this manner, two die. Many die either in flight or shortly after arrival. Stories of puppies dying shortly after being purchased are far to numerous.

How to Identify a Puppy Broker

There are two factors which allow a puppy broker to do business: your ignorance and your impatience to have a dog of a certain breed. If you want a quality, healthy dog, do not allow these things to be used against you! Educate yourself and be patient! You could pay for your impatience for the next 15 years.

What to Look For:

Puppy brokers always have dogs available. How is this? If they don’t have one in stock for you today, they will have one for you shortly. They just happen to know of a great litter from champion lines about to be ready for new homes! Use common sense! Breeding is not an overnight process! Quality breeders have waiting lists for their dogs and puppies are often sold prior to the actual birth. How has this broker found you such a great dog on such short notice?

Meet the Dam
Always meet the dam of a litter and pick the puppy up on location where the dogs are kenneled/live. If a seller will not allow you to go to the actual property where the dogs live, be very suspicious. If they hesitate to allow you to meet the dam, they either have not bred the dogs themselves or the dam is not who they claim. The sire is commonly not on property, but you always have the right to contact the sire’s owners. Be warned: they will go out of their way to cover the fact they themselves are not the actual breeder of a litter and may outright lie about this.

Champion Dog Lines - Maybe Not
Is the seller claiming your potential puppy is of champion bloodlines? In the internet age, it has become common for puppy brokers to take photos of champion dogs from the sites of reputable kennels and claim that these are the parents of their puppies. Often the actual owners of the sire and dam have no idea that their dogs are being used in this way. Contact them. If a puppy broker will not give you contact information, search the internet and get in touch with them yourself. Good breeders will not hesitate to speak to you about their litters. We can not stress enough how often this happens.

References
Check references. Those selling dogs should be able to produce a list of references from breed clubs, previous purchasers and at least one vet. Contact all references! We have found re-sellers of dogs who are negligent on severe medical attention which their personal dogs need, have poor reputations to being banned from breed/sport/show clubs, or do not give puppies vaccinations but sell them at too early of an age to avoid “unnecessary” expense.

Before You Buy:

Please do not support this growing industry of puppy mill re-sellers. There are many ways to determine if you are purchasing from someone wanting to make a quick profit. Do your research, ask breed/sport/show clubs, which often have online forums, and make an educated decision on where your puppy will be coming from.

By: Layla Dean

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Training your new puppy to pee outside is something that new dog owners will want to accomplish quickly. You want to accomplish this quickly to ensure that your expensive flooring will not be ruined and that you will be able to take your new puppy out to different places with you more often. I know that for me I always try to accomplish this potty training as fast as possible so that I am able to take my new pet out more often to get him properly socialized. Here is a great tip that I have found that has worked out really well in getting my puppy to learn that he has to go outside to do his business.

The number one tip that I have found that works out really quickly in getting my puppy to learn that he needs to go outside is to take him out frequently. Now for many of us this sounds like it is a very time consuming task which at times it can be seen as very time consuming, but it is well worth the hassle when you figure out that if you cleaned up as often as when your dog goes inside versus taking him out you will end up saving time.

Now with my new puppy I normally would take him out about every fifteen to twenty minutes which he would then start going outside all the time rather than on my carpet. Once he started going outside more often I would gradually increase the amount of time in between my taking him out until he finally no longer had accidents in the house. This method would typically take me about a month to two months before he reached this point with only the rare accident.

By: Jimmy Fisher

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There is no question that dog training is important, unless you are one person who enjoys cleaning up after your dog’s messes. However, knowing hat training is important doesn’t make the task any easier. To help keep things simple, here are a few answers to some of the most common dog training questions.

When is the best time to train your pet dog?

The best time for dog training is when he is still a puppy. At this stage, a dog learns a lot and more efficiently. The reason for this is that the dog’s brain, like humans, is still developing during the early years of its life and with this, almost anything you teach the young would be absorbed and carried to adulthood.

What are the basic things you need to teach your pup?

First thing’s first. Never beat your dog. Try to make the whole training process enjoyable for your dog. For instance if you are trying to make him do something, give your dog some form of treat or reward right away so as to strengthen any positive response. If you don’t get the response that you want, raise your voice a little bit and say either “no” or “bad dog” so that he would know that what he had done was wrong.

You should be consistent in your commands and demands. If you give different instructions and varying signals, your dog might be confused and would not know how to follow.

Discipline. You should always make sure that your pet does not cause harm to others. Train him to behave nicely especially when there are other people around. Teach him to sit or stay still instead of barking and jumping around whenever he sees other people. You must teach him to respect you and your visitors.

Avoid playing roughly with your pet because he might develop this habit and proceed to do this with every person he meets. This can be easily misunderstood as well as cause other people and your dog serious harm. Ultimately, you might want just to keep him on a leash so that if worse comes to worst, he couldn’t misbehave.

Specific tasks. You can also teach your puppy some specific tasks which would be helpful. The sit command is simple. How complex can telling your dog to “Sit!” be? It is more difficult to make your dog follow, however, so it is important that you make him feel he will get something for following you. Teach him to associate dog treats with the word “Sit!” and he’ll be sitting at your command in no time.

To establish the association with your command, place the treat above his head (anywhere visible to him but still out of his reach). Say the magic word (you know, Sit!), push his flanks down gently so he will be forced to sit down. Once he’s seated, give him a nice pat, compliment him with a “Good dog!” and give him his treat. Do this over and over again until such time when you wouldn’t need to push him down so he would sit down.

There are a lot of other tasks you could teach your puppy like “Stop whining,” “Stop chewing”, “Lie down,” etc. As has been said earlier, the most important thing is to recognize your pet dog’s efforts by giving him a reward for every accomplishment. Do this and your puppy would be trained in no time.

By: Dr. Mark Clayson

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What is the best puppy food for a Chihuahua? Unfortunately, many health related problems in Chihuahuas can stem from a lack of the proper nutrition when they were a puppy. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the best food for your Chihuahua puppy:

1. Make sure the food you get has plenty of quality protein in it. Some dog food manufacturers, unfortunately, will fill their food with “by products”. By products are inferior sources of protein such as chicken feet, intestines, beaks, etc. Needless to say these by products are not a very digestible source of protein. Be sure and look for a quality protein like chicken meal. Chicken meal is a very concentrated source of protein compared to chicken because the water has been removed. It should be your protein of choice.

2. The best food for Chihuahua puppies is small and bite size so it will be easy to chew up. Also, make sure they like the food! There is nothing more disappointing than buying a whole bag of “healthy dog food” and then having your Chihuahua turn his nose up to it. Some dog food companies offer samples of their food so your dog can try it first.

3.Look for health promoting ingredients that will help benefit your Chihuahua puppy and their overall immune system. These would include fresh vegetables, proteinated minerals , grape seed extract and probiotics. These should be listed in the ingredient list on the bag. So read your labels carefully to make sure you are getting the best puppy food for your Chihuahua.

4. As long as a dog food is high quality, there is no need for a special puppy formula for your Chihuahua. Look for one approved by AAFCO (American Association of Feed Control Officials) for ALL stages of life, both puppy and adult.

Did you know that dogs fed a high quality dog food live on average 5 or more years longer than dogs fed lesser-quality food?

By: Candice Lee

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