Puppies will chew on anything in sight. Plants, electric cords, furniture, and you brand new $100 shoes. They are bored and trying to entertain themselves or teething. You must let the puppy know which items are bad for him to chew on. Make sure he has a wide assortment of chew toys nearby. If he…
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Socialization of Your Puppy
You will want to be able to take your puppy for walks and for rides. You need to get him used to meeting people and other animals. There are many ways to acclimate him to the new surroundings. You must take your time and not push the pup into a situation where he is uncomfortable. …
Puppy Development
A puppy progresses almost like children do. They need to eat, sleep, and learn new things along the way. Always interact and play with your puppy to give him exercise and keep him mentally and physically fit. The first two to three weeks are usually the hardest. The puppy will begin to move around and…
Puppies Get Bored Too
Puppies need exercise and lots of attention. Otherwise, they may start to entertain themselves doing things that will annoy you. Play with the pup and interact by giving praise or a scratch between the ears. Take him for a short ride down the road. Bored puppies can pick up some really bad habits. Some of…
Orphan Puppies
Puppies usually become orphaned when Mom doesn’t make enough milk to feed them, has a physical problem that prevents her from caring for the pups, or has died during the birthing process. These puppies can be raised by you if you are willing to work hard at keeping them healthy. They will need to be…