Puppy Love - Wonderful Companions
Everybody loves puppies.
Who can resist those cute little faces and wet noses?
Puppies can be a lot of fun, but they also come with a lot of added responsibility.More than five million puppies are born every year in the United States.
In fact, one in every three families owns one or more dogs.
A female dog carries her puppies for a term of approximately 60 days before they are born.
Puppies are born blind, deaf, and with very little sense of smell.
Their eyes stay closed for about 10-15 days.
By four weeks old they have complete vision.
A puppy's sense of smell and hearing develops quickly.
Puppies have 28 temporary teeth, which start to appear around 3-4 weeks.
Their 42 permanent teeth begin to emerge around four months.
Be sure to have plenty of chew toys for your puppy.
Puppies need to chew to stimulate the loss of their baby teeth and to help place their permanent teeth.Puppies like to stay cuddled up close to their mother and siblings to stay warm and feel secure.
Because puppies are somewhat dependent on their mother and need to learn to get along with other dogs, they should stay with their mother for at least eight weeks.A new puppy should be chosen with great care.
A new owner must not think only of himself, but also about people around him.
A mischievous or noisy puppy can be a great nuisance to neighbors.
Most importantly, a new owner must think of the comfort and well being of the puppy.
Here are some questions a new owner may want to ask himself.
Does the puppy have a clean place to stay and does it need a cage or pen?
Is the puppy the right size for the house or apartment where it will live?
Will your puppy need more exercise than it can be given?
A puppy needs to work off excess energy every day.
Do you prefer a playful puppy or a docile one?
Will the puppy be easy to keep clean?
Will you be able to give him plenty of the right kind of food?
Can you afford the veterinary care your new puppy will need?
Your puppy will need to receive it's first vaccine at 6-8 weeks, then it will need boosters at 12 and 16 weeks.Puppies are fun and full of tons of wiggly energy.
Enjoy your puppy.
Be sure to give your puppy a name befitting of it's personality and call it by name often.
Show your commitment to the puppy by bolstering it's self esteem with lots of affection, attention, and rewards.
Your puppy is bound to give you years of unconditional love and friendship.
Soon you will be calling it "puppy love"..
Uses for Dog Crates
If you own dogs, chances are you've either used or considered using dog crates for puppy training. Or you've planned a trip and wanted to take your best friend along and thought about them as pet carriers. But while puppy training and animal transport are important considerations, dog crates serve another purpose that might be even more important for your pet's quality of life ? a safe den. Dog crates offer an enclosed space that canines naturally crave. Millions of years of evolution have instilled this desire.
That being the case, it's very important while puppy training that you teach your pet early on that his crate is safe and a good place. Never use it as a form of punishment! Another use for dog crates beyond puppy training is as a place to recuperate from an injury or illness. This is especially advantageous if you have two or more dogs. Sick and injured animals, canines included, seek solitude while healing. They can be temperamental and even dangerous, even if normally...
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Good Dog Health Starts Early
Good long-term dog health has many causes, but the one common factor is an owner who takes his puppy care duties seriously right from the start. It's no coincidence that in study after study, veterinarians and animal scientists report that when dog health is a primary concern of the owner from the outset, that pet often lives longer and suffers fewer canine diseases. The clear message to owners: put good puppy care at the top of your list from the moment you get your new friend home. The first step to ensuring excellent dog health for the life of your furry friend is to get him checked out by a vet within a few days of bringing him home. Most doctors will recommend a puppy care regimen consisting of a series of vaccinations in the early months and good nutrition from the beginning.
While a dog's psychological needs might make many readers scoff, it's important to understand that proper dog health includes bonding with owners in a loving environment. That's why puppy care involves...
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4 Million Dog Bites In The United States Every Year
Westport, MA (ContentDesk) March 30, 2006 -- Each year in America there are approximately 4 million dog bites: 800,000 of these bites happen to children 14 years and younger. Dog training expert, Eric Letendre, of Westport, MA says that one of the main causes of aggression in dogs are the training methods used by the majority of dog trainers.
In his new book, "The Amazing Dog Training Man," Eric tells the story of how a frustrated and confused dog owner learned how to train his dog using positive methods.
"The over use of choke chains, prong collars, and shock collars has greatly contributed to the amount of dog bites that occur every year in the United States," said Letendre.
"If we want to lower the number of dog bites, we need to take a completely different approach to the way we interact with our dogs.
With an estimated 79 million dog owners in the United States, we need to take steps now more than ever," added Letendre.
In the book, "The...
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Puppy Housebreaking 101
Many people are hesitant to get a new puppy out of fear of the housebreaking process. While the puppy housebreaking process can be consuming it doesn't have to be hard if you follow the tips we have outlined for you below. Housebreaking your puppy is best started with puppies are six-sixteen weeks in age. When puppies are this young, they tend to go to the bathroom predictably and frequently. The earlier you start the housebreaking process, the happier you will be as a new dog owner! The most important tip for successful puppy housebreaking is "Persistence is the key".
1? First, you need to teach your puppy where you want him to go to the bathroom. Your puppy will not know where to go if you don't show him. Therefore, he won't know if he went in the wrong spot. We suggest starting the housebreaking process outside. Many people tend to paper train and in essence you are making the training process harder for you and may end having to retrain him.
2- Praise is essential in...
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Some Dog Owners Face Difficulties in Training Their New Pets
Wakefield, WY (ContentDesk) January 18, 2006 - Each year, thousands of households across the globe take in a new animal, a dog; traditionally titled mans best friend.
Being the perfect acquaintance, dogs typically fill the void for individuals living in a single household or bring joy and companionship to children.While dogs may eventually become the perfect acquaintance, they certainly arent born that way.
New born puppies are usually an inconsiderate burden, keeping their owners awake at night, claiming the carpet as their restroom, and more.
For these reasons (and many others), strong emphasis needs to be put on training puppies as early as possible so that they may turn into well-behaved, well-trained adult dogs.Training a puppy takes a considerable amount of time and hard work, which may or may not lead to quick results.
Its important to always be firm when your dog does something negative, but its as equally important to not make your...
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4 Million Dog Bites In The United States Every Year
Westport, MA (ContentDesk) March 30, 2006 -- Each year in America there are approximately 4 million dog bites: 800,000 of these bites happen to children 14 years and younger. Dog training expert, Eric Letendre, of Westport, MA says that one of the main causes of aggression in dogs are the training methods used by the majority of dog trainers.
In his new book, "The Amazing Dog Training Man," Eric tells the story of how a frustrated and confused dog owner learned how to train his dog using positive methods.
"The over use of choke chains, prong collars, and shock collars has greatly contributed to the amount of dog bites that occur every year in the United States," said Letendre.
"If we want to lower the number of dog bites, we need to take a completely different approach to the way we interact with our dogs.
With an estimated 79 million dog owners in the United States, we need to take steps now more than ever," added Letendre.
In the book, "The...
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Dog Training - Train Your Puppy by Winning His Respect
The basis of training your puppy is winning his trust,respect, and confidence.
Real training can't begin until your puppy has accepted you as his leader, respects you,and has confidence in you.
A mistake many puppy owners make is confusing love and affection for respect and confidence.
It is important to love your puppy.
It is equally important for your puppy to respect you, have confidence in you, and see you as the pack leader.
Dogs are naturally pack animals and every pack member looks to the pack leader for direction.
Making
yourself the pack leader is vital to the success of training any dog.
If you don't, your dog will assume the role.
If that happens, neither of you will be happy.
Failure to gain the confidence and respect of your puppy can create a dog who is out of control, disobedient, and even dangerous.
It is important to train your puppy correctly from the start since...
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10 Ways to Avoid a Heart Attack
A heart attack is known as a myocardial infarction. This occurs when the heart muscle is damaged or does not receive enough oxygen. Many cardiac related problems occur due to blockages in arteries that carry purified blood away from the heart to different parts of the body. Another cause is the formation of blood clots.
Very often, it is quite difficult to differentiate between a heart attack and heartburn. The common signs of a heart attack are a tightness, pain, or discomfort...
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The New Bankruptcy Law - How Will It Affect Debt Negotiation?
In April 2005, Congress made sweeping changes in U.S. bankruptcy law that went into effect on October 17, 2005. It's called the "Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005," and it means big trouble for Americans struggling with debt problems.
What effect will the new bankruptcy law have on the practice of Debt Settlement (also called Debt Negotiation)? Will creditors still be willing to negotiate with consumers seeking to avoid bankruptcy? Will lump-sum settlements...
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The Finer Points of WAH Etiquette
This article may only be reproduced in its entirety, including the resource box and subscription information electronically or in print. A courtesy copy of your publication would be nice, too!The Finer Points of WAH EtiquetteBy Business etiquette is vitally important in the corporate world...and more so when you work at home.Here we at WAHumor present a basic primer on the finer points of WAH etiquette.Proper Telephone Etiquette: When answering a WAH business phone, you must first and foremost...
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