Puppies

Puppies are growing up so fast! Before you know it, your cute little ball of fur will be an adult dog who weighs in at 50 pounds or more. It’s important to take good care of your new pet and make sure that he has the proper nutrition to help him grow into a healthy adult dog. In this article, we’ll look at how to feed a puppy properly so that he can grow up strong and healthy.

A puppy eats 5 meals per day

3 x 60 grams of food and 2 x 100 grams of food. So, daily you’ll need 1.5 kilos (3 pounds) of dry food and 200 grams (7 ounces) of meat/bone/organ per day.

Each meal must have meat

There are many different types of dog food, so choosing the best puppy food can be challenging. Make sure you’re feeding your pup a quality kibble (unless he’s still nursing) that contains all of his nutritional needs and provides him with protein at each meal. Pups need animal protein at every meal, even if it’s just chicken and rice or a commercial puppy food that is …

Bringing a puppy into your home is one of life's most exciting experiences. A puppy can provide years of companionship, unconditional love, and endless entertainment. However, owning a dog is also a long-term commitment that requires careful planning, financial responsibility, and plenty of time.

Before you begin searching for your new furry family member, it's important to consider your lifestyle, your family's needs, and the type of dog that will fit best into your home. Every breed—and every individual dog—has its own personality, energy level, grooming requirements, and health considerations.

This guide will help you make an informed decision so that both you and your future puppy enjoy a happy, healthy life together.

Is a Puppy Really the Right Choice?

Many people fall in love with an adorable puppy after seeing one online or in a pet store. While puppies are undeniably cute, they require much more work than many first-time owners expec…

Puppies and cars almost seem to be meant for each other. Taking your puppy on its first car ride can be just as exciting, and sometimes just as stressful as bringing a newborn child home for the first time. Puppies are naturally curious, but they can also be frightened by unfamiliar sounds, vibrations, and surroundings. With a little patience and preparation, you can help your puppy develop positive associations with traveling in the car, making future trips to the veterinarian, groomer, park, or family vacations much more enjoyable.

Introduce Your Puppy to the Car Slowly

The key to a successful first car ride is allowing your puppy to become comfortable with the vehicle before going anywhere.

Begin by bringing your puppy into the parked car while the engine is turned off. Allow your puppy to explore the seats, floor mats, and interior while offering praise and gentle encouragement. Let your puppy sniff around and investigate at its own pace without …

Most puppies go to their homes at 8 weeks.  Some smaller breeds are kept by their breeders for up to 12 weeks.  Generally puppies are to busy playing with the other puppies to be interested in toys until about 6-8 weeks.  He or she may have been introduced to toys by the time you take them home, but this is the perfect opportunity to get them a toy.  It's either that or get ready for lots of furniture chewing.

Translation - it's important to make sure that the toys you pick can't be swallowed or break into small pieces.  Puppies enjoy pulling things, squeaky things, shaking things and just about anything they can carry around in their mouth.  Tennis balls are also a must for some breeds.  Certain hunting dogs also really like stuffed animals.  You do need to be careful, because they don't just like to play with them, they rip them to shreds.  We've come home on several occasions to a Christmas like appearance to our ho…

Are your clients really ready to bring a little furry friend home? Sure it sounds all wonderful in theory, but before you run out and take home the first puppy who melts your heart, there are some things you'll need to consider carefully.  Try to help help your clients see that they are making a life changing choice for them as well as the puppy.  Let's take a look.

Do They Have Time?

Puppies need time, and lots of it. If the family is constantly rushing to get everything done, they may want to seriously reconsider the idea of taking home a puppy. A puppy is a new creature to this world. They need time and attention to learn how to properly live in it. Puppy is going to need their family's help learning how to potty train, how to behave properly around other pets and people, as well as lots of  attention for playtime. Does your client have that time to give a deserving puppy?

Is The Family in Agreement?

This new family member is goi…

New puppies are great fun. They're cute and cuddly, they're playful and friendly. There are few who can resist the charms of a cute little puppy. This new family member is so loveable, in fact, that you can almost forget one of the biggest challenges you'll face when that cute little puppy comes home - house training.

Puppy house training, also known as housebreaking your puppy, is rarely easy. In fact, it can be downright frustrating and upsetting at times. There are ways to make sure you get through the process successfully. Let's start with these tips to get you, and puppy, off on the right foot, or paw:

Know Your Puppy's Potty Dance

You'll want to catch your puppy in the act when possible, so you can teach puppy the right way to go potty. Start watching your puppy for signs of a 'potty dance.' These signs often come right after eating or drinking, and very often after a good bit of playful activity. In other words, after you feed your puppy, watch…

Dogs are den-dwelling animals. With that being the case, you can understand why a dog would find comfort and safety in a crate or small kennel.  Crate training your puppy is a win for everyone.  Once they start calling their crate as home, many times they will go in it even when they don't have too.  Puppies and dogs enjoy having a place to themselves where they know nothing can get at them, or is expected of them. Let's take a look at the following information to find out why you would want to consider crate training your puppy, and how you would proceed.

What is Crate Training?

Crate training is the process of getting a puppy comfortable with staying in a crate as a means of security and a safe retreat. That's why crate training is not cruel, but is quite the opposite, providing comfort and safety. Crate training may also be used to potty train a small puppy.

Some experts say that crate training is the basis for all further training. …

So you've decided to bring a new puppy into your family. Congratulations! Now that the celebration is out of the way... do you really know what you are getting into? Are you prepared for the lack of sleep, the constant attention, the misunderstandings, the persistent chewing, the messes on the floor, and all that goes with having a new little out-of-control furry creature in your life?

Don't worry! It's not all bad.

Actually it's all very good, and puppy parenting can be extremely rewarding. However, it can also be mentally and physically draining if you don't take time for yourself while raising a puppy. Here are a few tips on how to get your breaks and keep your sanity.

Routine

Life might seem chaotic right now with your new puppy going a mile a minute, around and around in circles, up and over in a whirlwind of activity. In reality, your puppy really wants and needs routine. In many ways, puppies are like children. Children need rules and…

Did you adopt Lassie or the Tasmanian Devil? While a new puppy is cute and cuddly, things can go crazy fast! Before you know it, you can have a mini-tornado on your hands; a whirling dervish of chewing and biting and furniture stuffing flying and shoes left in tatters.  For new pet owners, stopping puppies from chewing things can be a challenge.

Puppies love to bite and chew whatever they can find. It's no wonder, since from birth it's a major part of their lifestyle and communication. A new puppy will play around biting other puppies and their parents all day long. It's how they have fun, it's how they learn what's what, and it's how they learn their limits. It's not surprising, then, that your little puppy wants to chew on your things, and you, too.

There are a number of things you can do stop puppies from chewing and to encourage them to curb this behavior without deterring the puppy's playful nature, or the need to chew. When your puppy is tryin…

Bringing a new puppy home is a fun time for all. Lots of excitement for both your puppy and your family.  The kids are going to be thrilled to have such a fun, furry friend and the parents are excited to have a playmate for the family. Then reality hits. Soon, it becomes clear that puppies and kids don't always mix.

Don't stress. You can help the kids and the new puppy become friends, but first you must learn how the pack relates. Yes, there is a 'pack' now in your family.

The Leader

In most cases, one parent will become the dominant 'leader' of the pack according to your puppy. You will be seen as the boss and the puppy will look to you for commands. You will use this to your advantage during training and positioning the pack.

The Siblings

As for the kids, to your puppy they are equals.  Your puppy may feel they have some control over their 'equals.' This means the puppy will most likely treat them like he or she would other pu…