clarkacademy Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Got a puppy and have no idea what to do all your advice is welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Congrats! What type of puppy? Age? Pictures are required. Besides food, water and plenty of cuddle time you will need a safe place for puppy to be when you can't watch their every move-- crate or small room... a leash is also helpful INSIDE-- keeps puppy by your side if you need to take your eyes off of them. Also a good enzyme cleaner is worth its weight in gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 We're considering getting a puppy so I asked for some book recommendations on this thread :) You might find it helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 http://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 To give any specific advice we need more info. At least breed (or mix) and age. In general -- Try to take him (her?) outside every thirty minutes when awake. You'll hear people say once every hour or two is enough. For most pups it isn't nearly often enough IMO. You want to give him every possible opportunity for success. The extra effort now will be well worth it in the long run. Get lots of chew toys and redirect puppy to one of them anytime he starts chewing on something inappropriate. Don't let pup do anything now you won't want him doing when he's full grown. What's cute now might not be so cute in a year. Reward good behavior. Ignore bad behavior and calmly redirect to something more appropriate. And most importantly . . . enjoy your new family member! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 our strategies for success have been: 1. - gated into the laundry room (easy clean up) - on leash when not in the laundry room with the leash attached to someone all the time. 2 - lots of play time - walks, tug-o-war. 3 - Correct the biting right from day one so they learn NOT to use their teeth on humans. We also started work on Sit and Down (to stop the jumping) right from day one as well because we have large dogs. 4 - Redirection - everytime they start chewing on something inappropriate (and they will!), redirect to an appropriate chew toy. This is another good reason to keep them on leash when not in their safe room - easier to catch the chewer quickly. Enjoy your puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 well two browsers later I can post on the board :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Get this book - http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/store/The-Puppy-Primer.html Then this one - http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/store/Family-Friendly-Dog-Training.html Read both Take lots of pictures cuz puppies grow just as fast as kid do. :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 OK so for as what I know about him that would be he is a boy LOL I saw him under the street light in a walgreens parking lot looking like the world left him behind. So anyone wanna tell me what he could be? he is hard o get a pic of he is always moving LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Can you get some better pictures (close up shots)? I'm sure lots of us would love to play guess the breeds! :lol: You're a wonderful person for rescuing him! Little guy got very lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 wait, what? Is this sweet puppy from a breeder or was he abandoned? My concern would be determining if it's been properly weaned & if dewormings or vax have been done. Be absolutely ridiculously careful about bringing the pup anywhere near where other dogs have been until you know it's vaccination status. Parvovirus kills. We've had several outbreaks in our province recently.... otherwise, yeah, check the other thread that ajfries linked - oodles or resources there :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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