Getting Ready for a New Puppy

Getting a new puppy, especially for first time owners, is almost as exciting as welcoming a new baby into the household. However, as is the case with a human baby, you should be sure to make preparations for the canine baby. If you have prepared properly, the puppy will have a much better chance of adjusting to the home quickly.

In order to prevent digestive upsets in your new puppy, it's a good idea to continue using the food he or she has been eating already. The breeder will generally give you a small supply with the pup, and will provide you with the brand name as well as where you can get it. If you want to change the food, do so gradually, starting out with only 10% of the new food, and gradually increasing it over a period of about 2 weeks. This will allow your puppy's digestive system to adjust to the new diet without causing diarrhea, constipation, or vomiting.

As with most things, you will get what you pay for as far as puppy food goes. Choose a premium brand that has a meat product as the first ingredient. Rice will be much less likely to cause allergic reactions than wheat or corn, so check the complete ingredient list. Use puppy food rather than adult dog food as it contains a higher proportion of protein to help with good growth.

You will need food and water dishes, also. The most practical kind is probably stainless steel - these are easy to keep clean and nearly indestructible. Our puppies chewed up their plastic food and water bowls when they were teething, despite having access to chew hooves and toys. Make sure you have clean water set out at all times, and do not leave canned food out. If the puppy leaves some of the wet food, either throw it out or refrigerate it; spoiled food will make the puppy ill.

Although some people still recommend putting the puppy into a cardboard box with a hot water bottle, and a towel, there are better ways to handle your new companion's sleeping arrangements. If you try to put yourself in the puppy's place, you will realize that he or she has just be separated from their mother and siblings, with whom they have been sleeping since birth. It's no wonder puppies cry for nights on end if left alone in a box. There are two humane approaches to the pup's sleeping arrangements, and the one you choose will depend in part upon personal preference and in part upon the adult size of the dog.

One way to handle your new puppy's sleeping arrangements is to put a dog bed right next to your bed. In this way, it will be much less likely that the puppy will feel lonely and afraid. You can speak to and pet the puppy during the night to reassure it, also. If the house is cool, make sure that you have a blanket in the bed to cover the puppy with.

The other alternative is to take the puppy into your bed. When we got our two French Bulldog girls, who were 12 weeks old at the time, this is exactly what we did. They settled down under the covers without a fuss and never whimpered once. Another nice benefit was that they slept through the night without having to relieve themselves in only 2 weeks - it was winter and they didn't want to leave that warm bed. They never soiled the bed, either.

First time pet owners will want to choose a veterinarian before they bring the puppy home. It's a good idea to arrange a visit to the office to meet the vet, simply to see if you feel comfortable with the person. If you don't, go somewhere else.

You should bring your new puppy in for a health check within 2 or 3 days of bringing it home. Your vet will make sure that vaccinations are current and answer any questions you may have. A good veterinarian will always take the time to explain things completely.

Regardless of any other preparations you will be making, remember to push up your patience level, too. Puppies of any breed are extremely active and lively. They will run around nonstop for hours, they will chew anything they can get their teeth on, and they will urinate and defecate where you don't want them to. If you get into the habit, right from the start, of taking a philosophical view of your puppy's behavior, both you and the pup will be a good deal happier.

A puppy should never be struck, either with the hand or an object. In most cases, it's best to distract the puppy who is being mischievous. Treating your new puppy with kindness and understanding will create a strong bond between you, and you will be rewarded with a loving and faithful companion.

Ivan's Puppies has been breeding and training puppies for over 30 years. Our hard work has been paying off, as now we are proud to be breeding Bulldog litters with excellent quality, with little to no health problems and good temperaments. For English Bulldog Puppies, visit our website at http://www.bulldogsnewyork.com/

Getting Ready for a New Puppy

Getting a new puppy, especially for first time owners, is almost as exciting as welcoming a new baby into the household. However, as is the case with a human baby, you should be sure to make preparations for the canine baby. If you have prepared properly, the puppy will have a much better chance of adjusting to the home quickly.

In order to prevent digestive upsets in your new puppy, it's a good idea to continue using the food he or she has been eating already. The breeder will generally give you a small supply with the pup, and will provide you with the brand name as well as where you can get it. If you want to change the food, do so gradually, starting out with only 10% of the new food, and gradually increasing it over a period of about 2 weeks. This will allow your puppy's digestive system to adjust to the new diet without causing diarrhea, constipation, or vomiting.

As with most things, you will get what you pay for as far as puppy food goes. Choose a premium brand that has a meat product as the first ingredient. Rice will be much less likely to cause allergic reactions than wheat or corn, so check the complete ingredient list. Use puppy food rather than adult dog food as it contains a higher proportion of protein to help with good growth.

You will need food and water dishes, also. The most practical kind is probably stainless steel - these are easy to keep clean and nearly indestructible. Our puppies chewed up their plastic food and water bowls when they were teething, despite having access to chew hooves and toys. Make sure you have clean water set out at all times, and do not leave canned food out. If the puppy leaves some of the wet food, either throw it out or refrigerate it; spoiled food will make the puppy ill.

Although some people still recommend putting the puppy into a cardboard box with a hot water bottle, and a towel, there are better ways to handle your new companion's sleeping arrangements. If you try to put yourself in the puppy's place, you will realize that he or she has just be separated from their mother and siblings, with whom they have been sleeping since birth. It's no wonder puppies cry for nights on end if left alone in a box. There are two humane approaches to the pup's sleeping arrangements, and the one you choose will depend in part upon personal preference and in part upon the adult size of the dog.

One way to handle your new puppy's sleeping arrangements is to put a dog bed right next to your bed. In this way, it will be much less likely that the puppy will feel lonely and afraid. You can speak to and pet the puppy during the night to reassure it, also. If the house is cool, make sure that you have a blanket in the bed to cover the puppy with.

The other alternative is to take the puppy into your bed. When we got our two French Bulldog girls, who were 12 weeks old at the time, this is exactly what we did. They settled down under the covers without a fuss and never whimpered once. Another nice benefit was that they slept through the night without having to relieve themselves in only 2 weeks - it was winter and they didn't want to leave that warm bed. They never soiled the bed, either.

First time pet owners will want to choose a veterinarian before they bring the puppy home. It's a good idea to arrange a visit to the office to meet the vet, simply to see if you feel comfortable with the person. If you don't, go somewhere else.

You should bring your new puppy in for a health check within 2 or 3 days of bringing it home. Your vet will make sure that vaccinations are current and answer any questions you may have. A good veterinarian will always take the time to explain things completely.

Regardless of any other preparations you will be making, remember to push up your patience level, too. Puppies of any breed are extremely active and lively. They will run around nonstop for hours, they will chew anything they can get their teeth on, and they will urinate and defecate where you don't want them to. If you get into the habit, right from the start, of taking a philosophical view of your puppy's behavior, both you and the pup will be a good deal happier.

A puppy should never be struck, either with the hand or an object. In most cases, it's best to distract the puppy who is being mischievous. Treating your new puppy with kindness and understanding will create a strong bond between you, and you will be rewarded with a loving and faithful companion.

Ivan's Puppies has been breeding and training puppies for over 30 years. Our hard work has been paying off, as now we are proud to be breeding Bulldog litters with excellent quality, with little to no health problems and good temperaments. For English Bulldog Puppies, visit our website at http://www.bulldogsnewyork.com/

Dog Care 101 - Getting Ready for a Walk

Getting the dog ready for a walk is something most dog owners really don't do. Many of us think that all we need to get is just the leash and we're ready to step out the dog and take a nice long walk with our pet. Walks may be fun, but they can cause your dog a lot of stress. Preparing for a walk can help minimize stress and it could also get you ready for any unexpected events. Below are a few tips to help you when preparing for a walk.

Check the weather

It's important that you know how hot or cold it is outside. You don't want to go out for a walk with your dog when it's blistering hot or if there's a storm happening outside. To make it easier, make it a habit to check the weather report during the morning so you'll know what condition the weather will be all day long.

Leash on

You should have a specific place where you place your dog's leash, and make sure that it's always kept out of their way. Dogs relate their leashes to fun and they'll do anything to get it. Some dogs would even get their leash and walk up to their owners to remind them that it's walk time. Keep the leash somewhere like on top of a drawer near the front door or hanging from hook on the wall so you can easily get it when you want to walk your dog.

Water

Make sure you bring water when you go out, especially if its hot out or if you're planning to take a long walk. Before you leave the house, you should also give the dog some water so it won't get easily tiered when walking, especially if it has DM in dogs. Having water around also helps keep you and your dog hydrated.

Boots

Not all dogs need this, but sometimes they need to protect their paws from the ground or needs more grip when they're walking. Dog boots and shoes can be bought in most pet stores these days and are not just for fashion statements. Most of these have rubber soles which can help the dog get a better grip as they walk. It helps prevent slips and keeps them balanced, which is a big help for pets with DM in dogs.

Most of these have rubber soles which can help the dog get a better grip as they walk. It helps prevent slips and keeps them balanced, which is a big help for pets with DM in dogs .

Dog Care 101 - Getting Ready for a Walk

Getting the dog ready for a walk is something most dog owners really don't do. Many of us think that all we need to get is just the leash and we're ready to step out the dog and take a nice long walk with our pet. Walks may be fun, but they can cause your dog a lot of stress. Preparing for a walk can help minimize stress and it could also get you ready for any unexpected events. Below are a few tips to help you when preparing for a walk.

Check the weather

It's important that you know how hot or cold it is outside. You don't want to go out for a walk with your dog when it's blistering hot or if there's a storm happening outside. To make it easier, make it a habit to check the weather report during the morning so you'll know what condition the weather will be all day long.

Leash on

You should have a specific place where you place your dog's leash, and make sure that it's always kept out of their way. Dogs relate their leashes to fun and they'll do anything to get it. Some dogs would even get their leash and walk up to their owners to remind them that it's walk time. Keep the leash somewhere like on top of a drawer near the front door or hanging from hook on the wall so you can easily get it when you want to walk your dog.

Water

Make sure you bring water when you go out, especially if its hot out or if you're planning to take a long walk. Before you leave the house, you should also give the dog some water so it won't get easily tiered when walking, especially if it has DM in dogs. Having water around also helps keep you and your dog hydrated.

Boots

Not all dogs need this, but sometimes they need to protect their paws from the ground or needs more grip when they're walking. Dog boots and shoes can be bought in most pet stores these days and are not just for fashion statements. Most of these have rubber soles which can help the dog get a better grip as they walk. It helps prevent slips and keeps them balanced, which is a big help for pets with DM in dogs.

Most of these have rubber soles which can help the dog get a better grip as they walk. It helps prevent slips and keeps them balanced, which is a big help for pets with DM in dogs .