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Training your new puppy is an important and crucial part to owning and loving your new pet. You must learn the proper training methods including housetraining, socializing your puppy and teaching it basic obedience training. Your puppy will be part of your household and as a member of the family you want to be able to have fun and play with your new puppy as well as share her with others. Information at the American Kennel Club .
Learn the best methods for house training your new puppy, basic tricks and obedience as well information on puppy health and safety. Please take the ownership of your new puppy seriously and do whatever it takes to make your puppy fit right in. More information on dogs . Your Puppy's First Night Puppy Immunizations Fleas and Ticks |
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Acquiring the proper immunizations for your puppy should not be delayed at all. There a host of illnesses and ailments that afflict your puppy and proper immunization will help prevent these problems. Consider keeping a notebook where you can record all of the illnesses, treatments and immunizations that your puppy has had. Consult your veterinarian for the appropriate schedule for your puppy's vaccinations. The time that your puppy should first be vaccinated varies from breed to breed and even for different litters. The earliest you'd want to immunize a puppy is about 5-6 weeks, but some puppies won't receive one until about 15 weeks or so. You really should consult with a veterinarian to find the proper course of action. Also, consider the window of susceptibility of your puppy also. this is the time that your puppy is still susceptible to a disease or illness despite receiving an immunization or vaccination. |
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You'll probably want to get started as soon as possible on housetraining your puppy after you've experienced the excitement and possibly crying of your puppy's first night. There are a couple of key factors that go into potty training your little pup: patience and a routine.
Of course, house training your dog is going to involve more than just a being patient and following a schedule. You need to have some idea what exactly it is that you're doing when you try to potty train your puppy. You also need to understand that accidents do happen. You can't expect this new puppy to just naturally understand what's going on.
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Read more... [How to Potty Train a Puppy]
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