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Puppy Safety Before you bring the pup home, you will need to dogproof your home Much like a curious child, your puppy will be into everything You must keep a vigilant watch over what goes into your puppyand#39;s mouth Poisons such as cleaners, detergents, bleach, rat poison, and mothballs need to be placed high in cabinets If the puppy gets into these caustic substances, he can become .....More on Puppy Training Calgary

Fun And Neat Tricks To Teach Your Puppy

When your puppy has learned some of the basic training needs, you can practice by turning it all into fun For example, put the puppy in a Sit-Stay, back off a foot or two, show him a soft toy and toss it to him Donand#39;t go for a catch that requires a Superman leap into the air The idea is to have him actually catch it! Put him in a Sit-Stay and let him watch you hide a toy under the edge of a n.....More on Puppy Training Calgary

Puppy Parasites There are too many internal and external parasites that dogs develop to list here They begin in the fetal life of the pup and most times, the Mom already had them when she became pregnant After about forty days of pregnancy, the parasites will travel through the placenta to the fetus Parasites can also be passed through the motherand#39;s milk Of those parasites that have .....More on Puppy Training Calgary

First Aid for Puppies Start by organizing a First Aid Kit for the puppy Include such items as a thermometer, ice packs, gloves, towels, meat flavored baby foods, tweezers, scissors, peroxide, and alcohol wipes A small toolbox works nicely for keeping all the items together in one place Under the cover, write your name, address, phone number, and the vetand#39;s name and number in case you l.....More on Puppy Training Calgary

Orphan Puppies Puppies usually become orphaned when Mom doesnand#39;t make enough milk to feed them, has a physical problem that prevents her from caring for the pups, or has died during the birthing process These puppies can be raised by you if you are willing to work hard at keeping them healthy They will need to be seen by the vet after birth so he can start them on their feeding schedule.....More on Puppy Training Calgary

Puppy Health and Giving Medicine You need to keep a watchful eye on your pup at all times His environment, food, and social factors can affect him in different ways Most importantly, he can become deathly ill with some of the illnesses that befall puppies When you need to identify a problem, be sure to include your vet in the process He will know the appropriate action to take .....More on Puppy Training Calgary

Puppy Development A puppy progresses almost like children do They need to eat, sleep, and learn new things along the way Always interact and play with your puppy to give him exercise and keep him mentally and physically fit The first two to three weeks are usually the hardest The puppy will begin to move around and open his eyes He will know his Mom and her smell At three to.....More on Puppy Training Calgary

What You Need To Know In Training Your Puppy: Part 3

After the pup has a good idea of what you want him to do, begin to ease off using tidbits every time Do not let yourself use tidbits as a bribe It is very easy to fall into the trap of thinking that if you give a puppy a treat he will be good But from the dogand#39;s viewpoint, it looks like you are treating him as top dog and whatever he wants to do is okay with you So only use tidbits when you are.....More on Puppy Training Calgary

Naming Your Puppy What an honor that has been bestowed upon you! You get to name this new little puppy you have just brought home You are under much pressure to come up with a name that is not too cute, not too frilly, and something that will fit the animaland#39;s personality Oh the pressure of a name You could go with a classic like Fido or Fifi These names never go out of style unles.....More on Puppy Training Calgary

Using Rewards And Punishments In Puppy Training: Part 1

Puppies and dogs learn new things or change their behavior only if the undesirable behavior is punished or the desirable behavior rewarded We can reward a dog for performing certain tasks on command, such as sitting, lying down, or coming, with simple petting, affection, and praise You can also use rewards for coming when called, for sitting when strangers arrive at the door rather than jumping .....More on Puppy Training Calgary

The Cat is Not a Chew Toy Puppies will chew on anything in sight Plants, electric cords, furniture, and you brand new $100 shoes They are bored and trying to entertain themselves or teething You must let the puppy know which items are bad for him to chew on Make sure he has a wide assortment of chew toys nearby If he is over six months old, you may need to see a vet concerning any.....More on Puppy Training Calgary

Using Vocabulary That Your Puppy Can Understand

A dog or a puppy absolutely thrives on consistency This is true all the way from finding and sticking to the right kibble to deciding what is and what isnand#39;t acceptable behavior Consistency makes a pup very, very much happier and more secure than the bouncy kind of life many of us humans prefer Maybe youand#39;ll have to have periodic family councils to hammer out just what kinds of canine behavior.....More on Puppy Training Calgary