FAQ
How can I train my puppy?
If you want your precious little puppy to grow up to be a well-behaved companion, you need to teach him or her some manners, and some basic obedience commands.
A puppy that is out of control may not seem to be a huge problem at first, but when he turns into a dog that's out of control it will be a whole different story.
A fair number of puppy FAQs center around puppy behavior, and learning what behavior is acceptable and what isn't should be some of his earliest lessons!
Puppies are very eager to please you, but they have very short attention spans and often need quite a bit of repetition before they 'get it'. If you want your pup to understand what you expect of him, there are three simple steps that you MUST follow :
Several short training sessions per day are much better than one longer one. Your puppy will get bored and lose interest after a couple of minutes, and that's not what you want!
You want him to enjoy his trainings sessions and think they're a fun part of his day. Always praise your puppy when he's successful and end each session on a positive note so that he's eager to start again next time.
The first thing to teach your little one is to recognize his name. After that, the basic obedience commands that you want your pup to teach him are "sit", "come" and "down".
If you want your precious little puppy to grow up to be a well-behaved companion, you need to teach him or her some manners, and some basic obedience commands.
A puppy that is out of control may not seem to be a huge problem at first, but when he turns into a dog that's out of control it will be a whole different story.
A fair number of puppy FAQs center around puppy behavior, and learning what behavior is acceptable and what isn't should be some of his earliest lessons!
Puppies are very eager to please you, but they have very short attention spans and often need quite a bit of repetition before they 'get it'. If you want your pup to understand what you expect of him, there are three simple steps that you MUST follow :
- tell your puppy what you want him to do
- help him to perform that behavior
- reward him with treats and/or praise when he is successful
Several short training sessions per day are much better than one longer one. Your puppy will get bored and lose interest after a couple of minutes, and that's not what you want!
You want him to enjoy his trainings sessions and think they're a fun part of his day. Always praise your puppy when he's successful and end each session on a positive note so that he's eager to start again next time.
The first thing to teach your little one is to recognize his name. After that, the basic obedience commands that you want your pup to teach him are "sit", "come" and "down".
When should I spay/neuter my puppy?
We have heard many differing opinions on this question, so our very best advice for you is to do your own research and to ask your personal veterinarian!
We have heard many differing opinions on this question, so our very best advice for you is to do your own research and to ask your personal veterinarian!
Should I invest in obedience school for my puppy?
If you don't have the time it would take or the inclination to train your puppy on your own, YES! Obedience school is a great option for basic training!
If you don't have the time it would take or the inclination to train your puppy on your own, YES! Obedience school is a great option for basic training!
When should I take my puppy for his/her first vet visit?
You should schedule a visit with your vet for within ONE week of bringing your new fur baby home!
You should schedule a visit with your vet for within ONE week of bringing your new fur baby home!
Will my puppy miss his/her littermates?
If your puppy is given plenty of love, attention and exercise for the first weeks of coming to their forever home, he/she will be completely fine and the bond previously between littermates will now revert to the puppy's new family!
If your puppy is given plenty of love, attention and exercise for the first weeks of coming to their forever home, he/she will be completely fine and the bond previously between littermates will now revert to the puppy's new family!