Puppies For Dummies, 4th Edition

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Feed your puppy on a schedule. What goes in comes out! The puppy that eats all day will need to go at unpredictable times. Feeding on a schedule allows you to predict when your puppy needs to eliminate. Call your dog by saying “Buddy, Come,” and use the leash to guide him to you as your partner lets go of him. Always keep the following items handy in case your dog needs minor medical attention. It’s best to even create a special first-aid bag or medicine chest exclusively for your dog: Maintaining a schedule is important for potty training. Make sure to take your puppy out first thing in the morning, after eating, and after playtime and naps throughout the day. At this point they should start having enough bladder control to learn to hold it. Reward your puppy with a treat every time they go to the bathroom outside. 6 Months Old Training a puppy starts as soon as you bring them home, which is typically about 8 weeks of age. At this young age, they can learn basic puppy training cues such as sit, stay, and come. Tips for Training Your Puppy

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Heartworm preventive. No heartworm test is required if puppy’s mother was on preventive and puppy is started by the age of 12 weeks. Follow this step-by-step puppy training guide to set you and your puppy up for success! When Can You Start Training Your Puppy?

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Find a partner and sit on the floor 6 feet apart, facing each other, and ask your partner to gently restrain the dog while you hold the handle of the leash. Down.” Directing “down” helps your puppy calm down whenever you’re going to be stationary for a while. For the next attempt, use a treat in one hand, and apply some upward pressure on the collar with the other as you say “Sit.” Puppies are constantly learning, whether it’s from their environment, from socializing with people or other animals, or from direct training.

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If you plan to get a new puppy (or just did), be sure to have the following essential items either before, or shortly after, you bring your puppy into its new home. If you’re interested in training your dog to come to you when he’s called, one way to teach him is to play the Recall Game. This training game is played with two people, one hungry dog, a 6-foot leash, and plenty of small treats. Practice the Recall Game on and off leash inside, on and off leash outside in a confined area, and then ultimately on and off leash with distractions when your dog is ready. Be sure you can touch your dog’s collar every time he comes to you and before you give him a treat.

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When you’re ready to teach your dog the Down command, one way of teaching him to lie down is with a treat, and then you introduce pressure on his collar as you command. Here’s what to do: A good guide is that dogs can control their bladders for the number of hours corresponding to their age in months up to about nine months to a year. (Remember, though, that 10 to 12 hours is a long time for anyone to hold it!) A 6-month-old pup can reasonably be expected to hold it for about 6 hours. Never forget that all puppies are individuals and the timing will differ for each. friendsofthesanfranciscopubliclibrary Foldoutcount 0 Identifier puppiesfordummie00sara Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t07w7fv3m Isbn 0764552554 Be proactive to prevent illness and injury and keep your dog healthy and happy. Use the list below as a guide for care at each stage of your dog’s life. Also, talk with your vet about what is best for you and your pet. Puppy veterinary care You have to watch your puppy carefully for individual signals and rhythms. Some puppies may be able to hold it longer than others. Some will have to go out every time they play or get excited. Some will stop in the middle of a play session, pee, and play on. As with human babies, canine potty habits are highly idiosyncratic. Control the Diet