Things to Look For When Deciding on a Dog Breed
There are certain things to look for when deciding on a dog breed. Let’s examine what those things are. Choosing a breed that compliments you and your personality is one factor. If you are choosing a dog as a family pet, ensuring the dog gets along with children is another. Selecting a breed based on the type of group it falls into is another consideration. For example, are you looking for a small dog, such as a Pekingese, Poodle, or Terrier? Or perhaps you’re looking for a Bulldog,... [Read more]
Choosing a Name for Puppy
What will you call your new companion? He may be brown with long ears, short, with a coat like a snowball, or tall and muscular. Choosing a name is a big decision. It will belong to your puppy for the rest of his life. As humans, we select names for our children based on heritage and meaning. You can do this with your puppy, but it is not necessary. Puppy doesn’t care that “Lily” is a beautiful flower or that “Jack” has English origins. He just wants to know what you want him to respond... [Read more]
Preparing for Your New Puppy
Bringing puppy home is a momentous occasion. Everyone looks forward to the new addition to the family. But, before puppy comes home, there are a few things you need to make sure that you purchase. Most of the items that you purchase for puppy will be one-time purchases. Acquiring these items on sale at pet department stores can save a ton of money. Clipping coupons from the Sunday newspaper provide cost-cutting savings for the new pet owner as well. Puppies need a balanced diet. Don’t buy puppy... [Read more]
How to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Puppy
When you have pets that live both indoors and outdoors, you run the risk of fleas. Fleas not only attack your pets, but also the other people living in the house. Here are a few ways to rid your puppy and yourself of this miniscule menace. Fleas are a fact of life for animals. Your puppy will get them if he ever goes outdoors. Fleas are small, so they can jump from puppy to another surface like the couch and then to you. Fleas bite – hard. For most puppies, the bites are irritating and... [Read more]
Feeding your Puppy
There’s one thing that puppy will run for every time – lunch! Puppy needs to be fed regularly in order to grow big and strong. Learning to feed your puppy is an important part of his care and responsible pet-ownership. Puppy doesn’t care what you feed him, but you should. Puppies needs are different than an adult dog. They don’t need to eat the same food that you would feed to an adult dog. Go to a store that is used to dealing with pet food like Petco. Ask one of the salespeople... [Read more]
Tips to Stop Puppy from Chewing
Puppies love to chew – on anything. Chewing can cost you thousands of dollars in damaged furniture and household goods. Follow a few simple tips to keep puppy’s teeth free of your valuables. Puppies are so lovable. People are entertained when puppy chews on a sock as if it were a snake in the brush. He wags his tail at it, pounces, and then chews until it lies in tatters on the floor. Puppy suddenly becomes less lovable when it is your Italian leather couch he is munching on. A lot... [Read more]
Choosing a Vet
Veterinarians are doctors for animals. When puppy joins the family he needs to find a doctor, too. A vet will care for your pet throughout his life. He will be the second line of defense against disease and illness. In an effort to find the right vet, ask questions. Learn how to find the veterinarian that will care for your new puppy the best. Interviewing veterinarians is okay. They expect potential clients to check them out. You don’t have to take your spy kit with you, but be thorough... [Read more]
Where to Get your Puppy
You know that you want to have a puppy for a companion. But, where do you get a puppy? There are a few places that will provide a good variety and a few places that you should probably try to avoid. Owners want a puppy that is happy and healthy. The health and temperament of your new puppy depends in part on how well he has been cared for before you acquire him. Puppies that have been neglected or abused can become problem cases down the road. One place to consider purchasing your puppy from is... [Read more]
Puppy and the Kids
Kids are thrilled when the new puppy comes home. They want to love on him and play with him all the time. But, before you let the kids have at the unsuspecting puppy, set some ground rules to protect them both. If your kids were the catalyst for the puppy, you should know one thing. You will be the one taking care of the puppy most of the time. It is sad, but true. Indulging their need for another living thing means another dependent for you. To keep the kids involved, give them tasks to do concerning... [Read more]
Introducing Puppy to your Cat
Puppy may not be your first pet. He may be another in the growing brood that is your pet family. Because of this you’ll want to introduce puppy to your other pets with care. Dogs are social animals. Most puppies love being a part of a group. In their natural habitat, puppies in a group must establish their place. Your puppy will try to determine his place within your family and amongst the other pets in the house and remember this is normal, even instinctual. When you introduce your puppy to the cat,... [Read more]
