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Do not let a puppy bite you anywhere, ever. Puppy teeth can really hurt and the only way to teach a puppy to keep them off of you is being consistent in saying “Nooo” in a commanding voice and substituting a favorite toy. This will help the little pooch understand that biting is not a habit that is worth taking up.
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Last-minute travel plans are stressful enough, but finding someone to tend to your pet can add another level of anxiety.
Start with a recommendation from a friend, neighbor, veterinarian, humane society or dog trainer. Make sure your chosen pet sitter is affiliated with a professional pet sitting organization or has solid references. Once you have made a list of trustworthy and reliable sitters in your area, the next step is to call and interview candidates over the phone. Ask what they charge, how long the visits are, if they are bonded and insured, and if they have any special skills, such as caring for birds or reptiles or veterinary experience. When calling an agency, find out how many pet sitters they employ and their days of operation. Inquire whether they charge extra during the holidays. And make sure you ask them to bring references if you decide you want to meet them in person. PawLux.com is a leading provider of all natural and eco-friendly products for dogs. Feel free to read our blog at http://www.pawluxury.blogspot.com or follow our popular Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/pawluxury. |
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The rule of thumb is that a puppy can hold her urine for the number of hours that correspond to her age in months, plus one. So an eight-week-old puppy – who is two months old – can hold it for three hours (2+1). Keep in mind this is the maximum time she can hold it but she may feel the urge before that. |
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Swatting a puppy with your hand or a rolled up newspaper is frowned upon as archaic by today’s “positive only” trainers. Corporal punishment is a sure way of bringing out the worst defensive instincts in a pup. It’s easy – just don’t do it. |
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The idea of putting a puppy through a few simple tests to determine what her temperament will be has gained popularity in the dog world. There are a variety of slightly different tests you can put your puppy through. The most well-known is called Volhard testing, named after the couple who standardized some basic testing techniques of a puppy’s personality as a way to predict what she will be like when grown. |
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Want to see what a puppy’s reaction is to having you in control of her? If you want to test how a puppy reacts to gentle restraint, sit down and hold her on her back in your lap, then stroke her belly, speaking reassuringly. An ideal puppy will struggle briefly then relax. A dominant puppy will thrash around to get off his back and may vocalize or bite. |
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When a puppy cries or scratches at night you have to take her out. In the puppy’s first weeks with you, your sleep is going to be interrupted many times to take her out. Consider wearing sweat clothes to bed or keeping them right nearby, because if the puppy wakes you up you need to pick her up and take her right outside to do her business. |
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Some puppies will panic and freak out if closed into a room with a shut door and where they can’t see what’s going on. Use a baby gate or doggy gate so the pup can look out and not feel totally cut off. |
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Don’t let a puppy bite you anywhere, ever. Puppy teeth can really hurt and the only way to teach a puppy to keep them off of you is being consistent in saying “Nooo” in a commanding voice and substituting a favorite toy. This will help the little pooch understand that biting is not a habit that is worth taking up. |
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Keep positive associations with the crate by never putting a puppy in there as a punishment. Place a treat in the crate and use a high cheery tone when you say “In your house!” Give the puppy lots of praise anytime he goes into the crate. |
