Supplies and Training
WHAT DOES A PUPPY NEED:
Your puppy needs a quality puppy food (we feed and recommend Eukanuba
Small Breed Puppy), fresh water, a warm dry bed, regular exercise, toys, and
lots of love and care from you. You will also need to take your puppy to your
veterinarian for check-ups and vaccinations, etc. Remember, you are
responsible for the well being of your puppy. Even though we do not require a
spay/neuter contract, we feel that it is in the best interest of the puppy to be
spayed or neutered at an age chosen by your veterinarian, usually 4 to 6
months old. Please be a responsible pet owner by having your pet spayed or
neutered.
There are a few supplies that will help make the
transition easier on both you and your puppy:
Food - Ideally, find out what the puppy is currently eating. If it's a complete
and balanced diet specifically designed for puppies, buying the same kind of
food will help you prevent your puppy from having tummy upsets. Our puppies
are fed Eukanuba Small Breed Brand Puppy Formula and we highly
recommend it. If you want to change diets, do it gradually-mixing progressively
smaller quantities of your puppy's current food with progressively larger
quantities of the new food. If your puppy experiences nausea or diarrhea for
more than 24 hours, contact your veterinarian.
Bowls - Your puppy will need two bowls, one for food and one for water.
Ideally, they should be made of an easy-to-clean material, such as stainless
steel.
Collar and Lead - It's never too early for your puppy to get accustomed to
wearing a collar. Once it's comfortable with the collar, you can try attaching the
lead. Most puppies tend to scratch at a new collar. It is a new feeling, but they
will become familiar with it in a very short time.
Identification - Your puppy should have an identification tag, and wear it at
all times. The tag should include the puppy's name, your address and phone
number.
Dog Crate or Carrier - If you buy a crate that's large enough to
accommodate your dog when it's full grown, it should last a lifetime. A crate is
not only a safe place to keep your puppy when you're away from home, but it
can also be a refuge for your dog. Place blankets, towels or other soft and easy-
to-launder materials on the bottom of the crate, then toss in a few toys as well.
Leave the door open so your puppy can explore inside. Your puppy will begin to
view the crate as a place of comfort and security, where it can retreat from
household commotion or curious children. The crate is also a good tool for
housebreaking. If you let your puppy outside directly before being placed in the
cage for the night, then first thing in the morning, you are more likely to avoid
soiling accidents at night. The crate will also make your dog more comfortable
if it has to stay overnight at the veterinarian's office or in a boarding kennel.
Brush and Comb - Even if your puppy doesn't need a lot of grooming
now, getting it accustomed to being brushed now will make it considerably
easier when it's older. A stiff bristle brush is best.
Toys - Unless you want your puppy chewing on your personal items, it's a
good idea to buy some more appropriate objects for it to chew. Pet stores are
full of plush toys, hard rubber and nylon bones and other toys. Just make sure
that the toys are the appropriate size for your dog, and that there's nothing like
buttons or snaps that can become detached and swallowed.
Prevent accidents before they happen - Before you bring your
puppy home, remove or secure any objects that could be dangerous to your
pet, or are too valuable to be broken. These include electrical cords, pins and
needles, small objects (such as buttons) that can be swallowed, toxic plants
and breakable items that can be easily knocked off tabletops.
If you have a fenced-in yard, close even small gaps in the fence, because
puppies can be tremendous escape artists. Make sure to remove possible
toxins from the yard and garage, including antifreeze and snail bait.
TOP FIVE HOUSEBREAKING TIPS
1. SELECT THE SITE-Before your new dog enters your house, introduce
him/her to the specific area of your yard you’ve designated as theirs. They will
soon associate it with bathroom breaks.
2. VISIT IT OFTEN- It’s best to take your new dog out about every 2 hours, as
well as upon waking, after playing and feeding, before bedtime. Also be alert to
signals like sniffing and circling that may indicate they have to go.
3. USE THEIR CRATE- When you can’t be there, crate your dog. Your dog
respects their “den” and will avoid soiling it. (If left in there for a long amount of
time, your pup may “go” in their crate, they can only “hold” it for so long). If you
purchase a crate large enough to accommodate their adult size, make sure it
comes with a divider so you can partition off part of the crate so they won’t go in
a corner of it.
4. CORRECT THE PUPPY KINDLY- Accidents will happen. Shouting, scolding
and punishment serve NO purpose and will only confuse your puppy. Even if
you catch him/her in the act, simply say “No!” and immediately take him/her
outside.
5. PRAISE THE PUPPY- Lavish praise on your dog each time he/she goes
outside in the assigned spot. Speak in an upbeat voice, smile, and reward with
treats after he/she does his/her business.
PAPER TRAINING
What is paper training? City residents who do not have easy access to
outdoors or a backyard will have to paper train their puppy inside the home.
Here’s how.
1. Choose an enclosed area in the kitchen or bathroom (anywhere with a floor
that is easy to clean) and cover the entire floor first with a vinyl shower curtain
and then with newspaper or house-training pads.
2. When the puppy eliminates, replace the dirty paper or pads with clean.
3. In a few days, take away some of the paper/pads and leave part of the floor
bare. If he/she eliminates in the bare floor in front of you, correct him/her gently,
and put him/her on the paper and praise him/her.
4. Gradually remove more and more paper until you have just a small spot for
elimination. Then as he/she learns to hold it longer, take him/her out three or
four times a days to conclude his/her housetraining.
NOTE**
City residents should take extra care when housebreaking a puppy. Take them
to a variety of surfaces, like grass, concrete, or gravel, so the dog becomes
accustomed to different surfaces. And always remember to pick up and
dispose of waste. In many cities you’ll be fined if you don’t clean up after your
dog.
WHAT DOES A PUPPY NEED:
Your puppy needs a quality puppy food (we feed and recommend Eukanuba
Small Breed Puppy), fresh water, a warm dry bed, regular exercise, toys, and
lots of love and care from you. You will also need to take your puppy to your
veterinarian for check-ups and vaccinations, etc. Remember, you are
responsible for the well being of your puppy. Even though we do not require a
spay/neuter contract, we feel that it is in the best interest of the puppy to be
spayed or neutered at an age chosen by your veterinarian, usually 4 to 6
months old. Please be a responsible pet owner by having your pet spayed or
neutered.
There are a few supplies that will help make the
transition easier on both you and your puppy:
Food - Ideally, find out what the puppy is currently eating. If it's a complete
and balanced diet specifically designed for puppies, buying the same kind of
food will help you prevent your puppy from having tummy upsets. Our puppies
are fed Eukanuba Small Breed Brand Puppy Formula and we highly
recommend it. If you want to change diets, do it gradually-mixing progressively
smaller quantities of your puppy's current food with progressively larger
quantities of the new food. If your puppy experiences nausea or diarrhea for
more than 24 hours, contact your veterinarian.
Bowls - Your puppy will need two bowls, one for food and one for water.
Ideally, they should be made of an easy-to-clean material, such as stainless
steel.
Collar and Lead - It's never too early for your puppy to get accustomed to
wearing a collar. Once it's comfortable with the collar, you can try attaching the
lead. Most puppies tend to scratch at a new collar. It is a new feeling, but they
will become familiar with it in a very short time.
Identification - Your puppy should have an identification tag, and wear it at
all times. The tag should include the puppy's name, your address and phone
number.
Dog Crate or Carrier - If you buy a crate that's large enough to
accommodate your dog when it's full grown, it should last a lifetime. A crate is
not only a safe place to keep your puppy when you're away from home, but it
can also be a refuge for your dog. Place blankets, towels or other soft and easy-
to-launder materials on the bottom of the crate, then toss in a few toys as well.
Leave the door open so your puppy can explore inside. Your puppy will begin to
view the crate as a place of comfort and security, where it can retreat from
household commotion or curious children. The crate is also a good tool for
housebreaking. If you let your puppy outside directly before being placed in the
cage for the night, then first thing in the morning, you are more likely to avoid
soiling accidents at night. The crate will also make your dog more comfortable
if it has to stay overnight at the veterinarian's office or in a boarding kennel.
Brush and Comb - Even if your puppy doesn't need a lot of grooming
now, getting it accustomed to being brushed now will make it considerably
easier when it's older. A stiff bristle brush is best.
Toys - Unless you want your puppy chewing on your personal items, it's a
good idea to buy some more appropriate objects for it to chew. Pet stores are
full of plush toys, hard rubber and nylon bones and other toys. Just make sure
that the toys are the appropriate size for your dog, and that there's nothing like
buttons or snaps that can become detached and swallowed.
Prevent accidents before they happen - Before you bring your
puppy home, remove or secure any objects that could be dangerous to your
pet, or are too valuable to be broken. These include electrical cords, pins and
needles, small objects (such as buttons) that can be swallowed, toxic plants
and breakable items that can be easily knocked off tabletops.
If you have a fenced-in yard, close even small gaps in the fence, because
puppies can be tremendous escape artists. Make sure to remove possible
toxins from the yard and garage, including antifreeze and snail bait.
TOP FIVE HOUSEBREAKING TIPS
1. SELECT THE SITE-Before your new dog enters your house, introduce
him/her to the specific area of your yard you’ve designated as theirs. They will
soon associate it with bathroom breaks.
2. VISIT IT OFTEN- It’s best to take your new dog out about every 2 hours, as
well as upon waking, after playing and feeding, before bedtime. Also be alert to
signals like sniffing and circling that may indicate they have to go.
3. USE THEIR CRATE- When you can’t be there, crate your dog. Your dog
respects their “den” and will avoid soiling it. (If left in there for a long amount of
time, your pup may “go” in their crate, they can only “hold” it for so long). If you
purchase a crate large enough to accommodate their adult size, make sure it
comes with a divider so you can partition off part of the crate so they won’t go in
a corner of it.
4. CORRECT THE PUPPY KINDLY- Accidents will happen. Shouting, scolding
and punishment serve NO purpose and will only confuse your puppy. Even if
you catch him/her in the act, simply say “No!” and immediately take him/her
outside.
5. PRAISE THE PUPPY- Lavish praise on your dog each time he/she goes
outside in the assigned spot. Speak in an upbeat voice, smile, and reward with
treats after he/she does his/her business.
PAPER TRAINING
What is paper training? City residents who do not have easy access to
outdoors or a backyard will have to paper train their puppy inside the home.
Here’s how.
1. Choose an enclosed area in the kitchen or bathroom (anywhere with a floor
that is easy to clean) and cover the entire floor first with a vinyl shower curtain
and then with newspaper or house-training pads.
2. When the puppy eliminates, replace the dirty paper or pads with clean.
3. In a few days, take away some of the paper/pads and leave part of the floor
bare. If he/she eliminates in the bare floor in front of you, correct him/her gently,
and put him/her on the paper and praise him/her.
4. Gradually remove more and more paper until you have just a small spot for
elimination. Then as he/she learns to hold it longer, take him/her out three or
four times a days to conclude his/her housetraining.
NOTE**
City residents should take extra care when housebreaking a puppy. Take them
to a variety of surfaces, like grass, concrete, or gravel, so the dog becomes
accustomed to different surfaces. And always remember to pick up and
dispose of waste. In many cities you’ll be fined if you don’t clean up after your
dog.
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