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How To Care For A Puppy: Building Confidence

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Puppies can be a challenge, especially for first-time dog owners. Without any previous experience, it’s hard to know how to care for a puppy. Because of this, owners can make mistakes that can become lifelong problems for the puppy and for the owner.

One big problem is socialization and building confidence. Puppies that do not interact with other animals (including dogs, cats, and various household pets) and people outside the family can develop fears that can make them aggressive.

Fear aggression is one of the reasons so many dogs end up getting put down because they become a danger to the family and neighbors. You do not have to let this happen to your puppy.

Once you learn how to care for a puppy and build its confidence, you will eliminate this problem, but you have to start early in your puppy’s life. You can overcome the problem in older puppies, but it will take a bit more work.

Start building your puppy’s confidence early

Consider for a moment how he must feel after being pulled from his mother and littermates and put in an unfamiliar home with beings he does not recognize. No doubt any puppy, regardless of his level of confidence, will experience stress and a bit of anxiety.

It’s up to you to gain his trust and continue building the confidence that he had when he was with his mother.

Here are some things to consider when socializing your puppy.

1. Most importantly, make sure he has received all of his shots before allowing him to come in contact with other animals.

2. Let him meet people of varying ages, sexes, sizes and shapes. Allow him to become familiar with strollers, wheelchairs and walking canes.

3. Introduce him to people who are wearing unique outfits: various hats, glasses, uniforms, and even masks and costumes (you don’t want him to become scared at the Halloween parade).

4. Walk him where people are running, walking, riding on scooters and bikes, and using rollerblades and skateboards. They all have unique sounds and ways of moving that can alarm a puppy. Let him get used to them gradually in a normal environment, like at the park or on a busy street.

5. Allow him to meet all kinds of animals, including horses, livestock, cats, pet birds, guinea pigs, squirrels and any others that are around.

As he goes through these meetings and interactions, he will become more accustomed to the variety of sounds and sights that he will meet in his life. You also will be building his confidence levels so that he is better able to adapt to new things.

Building confidence is just one aspect of how to care for a puppy, but it’s a good place to start.

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Puppy Teeth Need More Than Human Fingers to Chew On

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Puppy teeth care isn’t something most new puppy owners think about. After all, house training is a lot more compelling when you bring that new puppy home. But if you want your puppy to grow into a dog with health teeth, you need to think about puppy teeth.

In order for a dog to have healthy teeth throughout his life, he needs dog dental care. Establishing a routine of dog dental care when your dog is a puppy will make that dental care much easier for the whole of your dog’s life.

When a dog gets older, it’s common for a dog to have dental problems. White teeth turn brown. Gums get tender. Breath turns foul. Some dogs get broken teeth. Some get bleeding gums or gums oozing pus. Some dogs get growths in their mouths. None of this is pretty, nor is it comfortable for the dog.

You can find dog dental care products at nearly any pet store. The easiest way to keep your dog’s teeth healthy is with dental chews. Puppies love to chew and they’ll wrap their little puppy teeth around pretty much anything—including your fingers. Although it’s good for your puppy to chew, you want your puppy to chew on something appropriate, like dog dental chews.

There’s been some debate about the safety of the well-known chews, Greenies. I’ve never given my dog Greenies, but some dog parents say they’re great. If you decide to give your puppy greenies, be aware that according to a CNN investigation, since 2003, 40 dogs have had to have pieces of Greenies surgically removed, and 13 of those dogs died. Of course, that’s a small number given that over 750 million Greenies have been sold since 1998.

Better than chews, of course, are rinses or pastes that you put on your dog’s teeth and gums. Even better than that is brushing your dog’s teeth. You can find tooth brushes especially for dog dental care at any pet supply store.

Whether you choose rinses, pastes, or brushing, the best way to prevent dog dental problems is to establish a good dog dental care routine on puppy teeth. When you can get a puppy used to having her teeth brushed or having a paste or rinse applied, you’re well on your way to preventing many dog dental problems. You want to get your puppy used to having you touch her mouth and teeth (and not only when she’s trying to chew on you.)

If you take just a little time to get the right supplies and just a bit of time to begin using them on your puppy, you’ll be doing your puppy AND you a big favor. Your puppy will grow into a healthier dog (with fewer expensive problems) when you pay attention to the care of puppy teeth.

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The Beagle Dog And The Care They Need

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A beagle pup is a great thing to get for you and your family as they make great family dogs and can be a lot of fun to raise and watch grow up. But beagle puppies require a lot of patience and beagle puppy care is not as easy as it may seem. Take the time to do some research on how to raise your beagle pup the right way so that it stays healthy and grows into a great family dog. Always keep your vet involved with regular appointments and consultations if something should go wrong.

Rule number one, and probably the most important thing to remember that goes right along with patience, is to know what to expect from your beagle pup as it develops and grows. A three-month-old beagle is not going to be able to be taught the same things as a ten-month-old would. Beagles are just like kids in that you have to teach them based on where they are in their physical and mental development.

If you are caging your beagle pup to try and housebreak it and the process is not working then there is another way that may do the trick. Set aside a 48-hour period where you and someone else can take the dog out every hour on the hour and take it to the spot where you want it to do its business. Reinforce to the puppy that this outside spot is where to do these things and that the inside is not a good place. If this alternative does not work contact your vet.

Beating the puppy or chasing it around your house in anger rarely solves behavioral problems in beagle pups. If your puppy barks constantly, pointing at it and giving sharp one word commands such as “No” or “Stop” could be very effective. It is important that you dominate your pet through positive reinforcement and not through fear or physical violence.

Most, if not all, of the behavioral patterns required for beagle pups need to be taught to them while they are still pups. Walking on a leash, for example, may seem like an easy second nature thing to do but beagle pups are not born with the ability to walk on a leash, you need to teach them. It takes patience but you need to make sure that all negative behavioral traits are eliminated when they are still young enough to learn.

A beagle pup is like an empty book waiting to be filled with information. If you wait too long to address behavioral issues then those issues become patterns in adulthood and negative behavioral patterns are much more difficult to stop. So make sure you take the time to train your pup while it is still young so you and your family can enjoy it for years to come.

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The prospect of a new puppy in the house is an exciting thing. Everyone loves these adorable little creatures. They are cute, cuddly, and even funny. Who could resist? What is not especially appealing is the fact that all new puppies who are brought into the home will, at some point, empty their bladders wherever they see fit. This could be your bed, your beautiful area rug, or your new sofa. Cleaning up these messes is definitely not what you had in mind when you brought your new puppy home. A process every new puppy owner must go through in order to save all of their niceties is housebreaking. This can be a relatively simple process if it is done right, and if you have some help and ideas on how to get it done effectively.

As humans, we have an instinctive nature within ourselves to relieve our bodies of normal functions within the confines of privacy, and we are taught that there is a proper place to do this. Dogs, however, do not come with any built-in mechanisms which teach them when and where to relieve themselves. It is up to the owners of these pups to basically “potty train” them, and this is what we call “housebreaking.”

There are some basic facts that you must keep in mind before you begin this process. First of all, puppies are not able to keep themselves from relieving their bladders until about twelve weeks of age; however, it is wise to begin housebreaking as early as possible. Secondly, most puppies will probably, on average, need to relieve themselves about six to seven times per day. Thirdly, watch for signs that your puppy needs to go out, such as following his tail a bit slowly, or sniffing and circling a particular area. These are sure signs that he is about to do his business. Finally, because food puts pressure on a dog’s bladder and colon, you should always take your puppy out immediately after he eats.

The first housebreaking lesson to be learned is to let your dog know that it is not okay to relieve himself inside the home. If you can catch him in the act, this is the best way to let him know. You do not need to spank or otherwise hit your dog to let him know. Simply use a loud and commanding voice, and a very strong “no” to get your message across. If you do not catch him in the act, you can always bring your dog to the location of the “accident”, show it to him, and then use your forceful “no”.

Another important lesson is to watch your puppy very carefully. If you see any signs that your puppy needs to relieve himself, you should immediately take him outside to a designated area to do his “business”. As soon as he completes his task, make sure you reward him. You can do this several ways ‘ a treat, a pat on the head, a rub behind the ears, and always lots of praise.

Dogs are always eager to please their owners, so when your puppy sees that you are happy with his doing his business in the proper place, and that you are very upset when he relieves himself on the rug, it won’t take him long to catch on. Therefore, you should always make sure your puppy knows you are happy with him when he does the right thing. You still need to do your part. Watch your puppy carefully, and you should be able to pick up on some regularity in his bladder routine. Once you do this, you can take him out accordingly and avoid accidents altogether.

Remember that communication, reward, and praise are the key to housebreaking your new puppy with great results, and very little mess.

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