Finding Your Perfect Puppy

by Cassandra/Launa

Buying a puppy is a big decision. You have to make sure that you find a puppy that you are going to get along with and that you are also going to be able to adequately care for throughout the duration of his or her life.

First, you want to take the time to assess your own situation. Your personality, the means that you have to provide for the dog, where you live, who you are going to be living with, who the dog will associate with and how often you will be home.

Looking at the type of home that you have is a great place to start. If you have a very nice home that you do not want a dog to be living in you will want to make sure you find a dog that can safely be kept outside.

If you have a small apartment you do not want a large dog or a dog that is going to be very loud. But if you have a lot of property you may want a dog that is big enough and strong enough to fend for himself out on your property.

Your personality should also play into this equation. If you are very active you will want to find a dog that is able to be active with you and participate in the exercise that you participate in each day.

After you have figured out the general personality of the dog you are looking for you will want to determine what kind of coat you require on the dog. A great way to answer this part of the question is to figure out how often you will want to brush or groom the dog.

If you know that you will be able to take the dog to the groomers on a consistent basis you can pretty much have any coat that you want. Short haired dogs require much less grooming, if they require any grooming, than the other dogs.

Many times, people that know they are not going to have time to be brushing their dog often will usually go for the short haired dogs. There are some downsides to having a short haired dog the main downside is that they often shed a lot.

But, when a long haired dog loses his or her hair in the spring you will have a lot of hair to deal with. This means, you want to invest in a vacuum that is equipped to deal with a lot of dog hair clumps around your home.

After you have considered all of these options you also want to make sure that you are fiscally able to support a dog. They can be very expensive and you do not want to be stuck up the creek without a paddle.

One of the best places to start is the local animal shelter or rescue group. You do not want to do your shopping in a pet shop because these are the puppies that usually come from puppy mills where the puppies are not treated well.

The mills often over breed and this can result in some serious health problems for your puppy. Many of these puppies are also not given the proper shots and do not get the health clearances that they should be getting.

Backyard breeders are probably another good business to stay away from. Those that are breeding puppies from their backyard are only concerned about their ability to make more money throughout the process.

When you buy from a rescue facility you will probably have to sign a neuter or spay contract to make sure that the overpopulation of dogs and cats is not contributed to. Many of these shelters will not allow you to buy a dog without signing this type of agreement.

Before you buy any dog you want to make sure that you spend time with the dog. The dog's personality can really come through if you take the time to walk the dog or even just ot pet and hold the dog.

When you are alone with the dog you will be able to get a better feeling about his or her personality. Many shelters will have rooms devoted to uniting potential masters and dogs together.

Pick a puppy that warms up to you and that you feel attached to. When you follow these steps you will eventually be able to find the dog that will work best for you in your home and with your personality.

Terry Daniels is a veterinarian and pet-lover. He also volunteers at an animal shelter in his free time and has written hundreds of articles about pets and dog walking New York.

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And Then There Were Two

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Friendly puppies left unattended... if they become stray, they could end up being electrocuted like other stray dogs in San Fernando... :-(

First there was one...

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Friendly puppies left unattended... if they become stray, they could end up being electrocuted like other stray dogs in San Fernando... :-(

Sadie - (3 of 4)

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Another of the new Shaltese puppies.

End Animal Suffering - Stop Puppy Mills

by Kiwi NZ

This article was written with the purpose of informing people on the difference between a quality kennel and a puppy mill. I urge anyone who is in the process of purchasing a puppy to visit and to see how the kennel operation is run before making any type of transaction. Many kennels in operation are what we call "puppy mills" when it should be called "puppy prison". For decades, thousands of dogs and puppies have been tortured, locked up in little cages with barely enough food to survive let alone health care. Most of the time a puppy mill will comprise of several different breeds but it is not uncommon for a puppy mill to comprise of a single breed. The adult dogs are malnourishly bred without any focus on the health of the dog repeatedly, until they stop producing, high enough numbers of puppies or die/be killed. Confined in small living quarters such as cages are the normal living arrangements for these dogs.

Strategies that puppy mills use and beware signs

1.) Puppy mills may forge important health, registration, etc. documents.
2.) Puppy mills may not want you to visit their premises. Many times may have gates in place at the entrance to their location. Instead of coming to them to pick up your dog or puppy, they will want you to meet them at a given location.
3.) Puppy mills will have a USDA license to sell puppies to pet shops
4.) Puppy mills may hide their dogs and puppies at another location
5.) Puppy mills may build a expensive website with lots of glamorous beautiful pictures to represent something they are not
6.) Puppy mills may lie not really knowing who the parents is of a particular puppy or puppies, they will lead you to believe that the parents are one set of dogs and actually may be another set of dogs
7.) Puppy mills will use the lowest valued form of food they can find
8.) Puppy mills may feed the dog just enough for the dog to live and produce
9.) Puppy mills will normally sell a variety of breeds
10.) Dogs and puppies may live in little small cages at a puppy mill
11.) Dogs and puppies of a puppy mill may have socialization problems
12.) Dogs and puppies of a puppy mill may have heretic problems such as hip dysplasia that you will not be aware of
13.) Puppy mills focus is quantity not quality
14.) Dogs and puppies of a puppy mill will have a slim chance that the dog or puppy up for purchase is full blooded
15.) Dogs and puppies of a puppy mill may freeze in the winter and swelter in the summer

Steps to take to avoid a puppy mill

1.) Ask the breeder for vet references.

Do some research, call the vet and ask about the breeder and the welfare of the dogs and puppies
2.) Take a look at his accommodations for the dogs and puppies
3.) Ask to see registration papers for the dog, call the company of the registration papers to do research on the dog and breeder.
4.) Ask the breeder for general people references
5.) Do a surprise visit at the breeders location
6.) Ask for all the vet records on the dogs and puppies
7.) Check the socialization patterns of the dogs and puppies
8.) Look at the overall appearance of the dogs and puppies
9.) Examine the neighborhood of the location of the breeder if you see somebody stop and ask some common questions about the breeder
10.) Ask for names and numbers of past clients of the breeder, ask the clients about their dog or puppy purchase
11.) Do not be afraid to ask questions concerning the owner and dogs.
12.) Prepare a list of questions before you visit the breeder
13.) Ask for a sample of the food he feeds the dogs and puppies check it over for freshness and quality
14.) Ask about shots and wormings the dogs and puppies have received
15.) After you purchase a puppy take it to the vet immediately for a health check-up
16.) Notice how many dogs and puppies the breeder owns and how many different breeds the breeder has

Stop Puppy Mills
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How to Adopt A Puppy

Why Adopt a Puppy When You Can Buy One?

The doggie population is growing by the minute, and millions of homeless dogs are suffering the unfavorable conditions in animal shelters, and waiting for the right parents who would want to take them home. If you want to get a puppy, adopting a puppy instead of buying one also means that you are saving one puppy from growing up without the right training at the crowded animal shelters. You can even save the puppy from getting euthanized, which is now considered a rather normal procedure in animal shelters. In addition, when you decide to adopt a puppy, you will be faced with a wide variety of purebreds and mixed breeds to choose from. In puppy adoption, you can easily pick over the purebreds at the pet shops. Some people prefer mixed breeds because they are safer from hereditary diseases. But, regardless of whether you want a purebred or a mixed breed, puppy adoption can give you the right dog for you as you help the dog population as well. Not to mention that you will also save a lot of money when you adopt instead of buy.  

Preparing for Puppy Adoption

If it is your first time as a pet owner, make sure to read up on basic new puppy training, house training, and obedience training. Contact a veterinarian firsthand, so you can bring your newly adopted puppy to the clinic immediately for checkup. Prepare the things that your puppy might need, such as a leash, food bowls, and the likes. Once you bring your newly adopted puppy home, you might not have the time to shop anymore. Plan your puppy's meals and nutrition already as well. Most importantly, make sure to fit the new puppy into your schedule, to make sure that you, as a pet owner, will have time for your adopted puppy.

How to Adopt a Puppy

Puppy adoption can be rather complicated if you don't prepare for it beforehand.

There is a lot of information about how to adopt a puppy just within your reach. If you want the process to go quickly and without any complications, it's better if you do some research before the big puppy adoption day. To adopt a puppy, go to the animal shelter. If you already have dogs, you can even bring them with you. When you get there, you can expect yourself to be bombarded with quite a lot of puppies up for adoption. First, decide on whether you have your heart set on a purebred, or if it's not really that important. Then, slim down your choices based on your decision. Then, after that, consider whether you want a big puppy or a small one. You may even already have a specific breed in mind. This will slim down your choices considerably. At this point, you need to carefully consider the traits that you are looking for in a pet. Most puppies up for adoption are usually unpredictable, so if you have certain traits in mind, you should talk to the animal shelter officers and ask them about the puppies that you seem to like. If price is a concern for you, you should also ask about it immediately. It is also important to quiz the officers about the dog's history, how it came to be at the shelter, and what medical conditions it has or suffered from in the past. Such information will definitely come in handy when you take your adopted puppy to the vet for checkups, or when your adopted puppy gets sick. If you have made your initial decision, it's now time to meet the puppy. However, the choice is not just one sided. An adopted puppy should also like its adopted parents. See if the dog warms up to you, or to your older pets. If yes, then congratulations because you've found your puppy!

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This is the best dog shelter commercial ever! If only every dog in a shelter could do this... I bet adoptions would go up for sure! :-) Enjoy!

Puppy Socialisation

Socialisation is just another way of talking about your dog learning how to be a dog. It's a bit like raising a human child. Humans have to know certain things to get along in society – manners, how to meet new people, how to handle new experiences. Dogs need the same kind of training.

Mum starts the job of teaching a puppy how to behave, but once she's out of the picture humans have to take over. If it's done right, you end up with a polite dog that is easy to be around. If not, then you're in for barking, torn-up furniture, pulling at the lead – even biting. But getting it right isn't hard.

Socialisation occurs within the first 16 weeks of a dog's life. During this time a puppy needs to encounter new sights, sounds and smells in order to learn what they mean and how to react to them. Every new experience is an education, whether it's meeting another puppy or hearing a loud noise.

Dogs are social animals. They enjoy being around humans and around other dogs. Use this natural tendency to get the behaviour you want. Never punish a dog for not getting along with others. Just remove him from the situation. He'll soon learn that if he doesn't play nicely, he doesn't get to play at all.

Stay calm. Your puppy looks to you for guidance. If you are nervous, your dog will be, too. If things go wrong in a play session with other dogs, don't panic. Just take him for a walk to calm down. Walking is also a good way to burn off excess energy.

Play is excellent training. Use different types of toys. Handle your puppy during playtime, so he gets used to human contact.

Let him explore the house or garden on his own.

This will give him the confidence he needs to be a happy dog later on.

At first, introduce your puppy to strange dogs in a controlled environment, such as a dog park or care facility. Avoid distractions such as traffic, crowds or loud noises. After he's used to meeting new dogs and new people, try taking walks in busier areas where he will meet even more dogs and their humans.

Michael Higgon is the owner and operator of Hop & Scotch Doggy Daycare located in Blackburn Victoria

Buying a puppy

by possumgirl2

 

Buying a Puppy
 
Choosing a puppy is an important decision that should not be taken lightly.  Buying a puppy is a commitment of at least 10-15 years, and you should not take that decision lightly.  Dog’s can bring companionship and joy into your home, but only if you are able and ready to take on the responsibility of being a dog owner.
 
Once you’ve determined that you can make a commitment to a puppy and you are sure you have the time and ability to properly care for it, you must decide what breed of dog to get.  Whether you want a purebred or a cross breed, make sure to do your research ahead of time to find the perfect type of dog for your family.  Small toy dogs look cute and don’t take up a lot of space, but they can easily be hurt by small children.  Large dogs can be dangerous to have around children.  Even if they have a calm temperament, their size alone can pose a hazard.
 
When you’ve determined what type of dog you would like, the next step is finding the perfect puppy for your family.  You can find puppies at pet stores, through breeders, or even online.  While buying a puppy from someone you know personally is always the best way to go, not everyone knows a breeder who specializes in the type of dog they want.  Ask around and get recommendations from friends and family to help locate a breeder near you.
 
If nobody knows of any local breeders, you can look online.  Be sure to ask the breeder plenty of questions about the health of the parents and whether or not they are on site.  You will want to go visit the puppy at least once before making a purchase.  Dog breeders that require you to purchase a puppy before it is born or before you see it are not reputable.  They should at least offer you the opportunity to view and interact with the puppy before making a decision or putting down money.  If at any point you feel uncomfortable with the breeder, you should look elsewhere for your new addition.
 
If you would rather adopt a dog from the pound, you can simply stop in during business hours.  It’s a good idea to bring your entire family with you when selecting a dog and give each family member the opportunity to interact with the animal before you decide to take it home.  Whether you’re adopting a puppy or a grown dog, you should ask the shelter workers if they have any information on the animals background.
 
Once you purchase your new puppy, from either a breeder or a shelter, you will need to make arrangements to have it visit a veterinarian.  The vet will take the dogs weight and advise you of any vaccinations or special care instructions.  You can also get valuable information about potty training your new puppy and socializing it.  Your puppy’s first vet appointment is important for establishing a lifetime of healthy habits.
 
If your town requires you to license your new puppy, you’ll want to do that as soon as possible.  Some places only require adult dogs to be licensed, while other towns also prefer puppies to be accounted for.  Licensing your dog is important in the event the dog gets lost.  If your dog runs away or is lost and winds up at animal control, they will be able to reunite you with your puppy if they have a record of its ownership.  Microchips that can be embedded under the neck skin of your new puppy will also help him get safely back to you if he accidentally becomes lost.
 
Buying a puppy is an important decision that you should not take lightly.  Dog ownership is a commitment for the lifetime of the animal, and you should choose a puppy that will fit in seamlessly with your family.  If you choose carefully, you will have a friend for life!

Chloe Snow is a writer who specialises in animals and animal welfare. You can check out her latest website at weaning puppies where he provides infomation about weaning puppies and other infomation about looking after puppies including

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Puppy Safety Tips

by Knile

Puppy Safety Tips to Keep Your Puppy Safe

Your puppy is a very vulnerable animal, simply because puppies are curious in nature. And with their exploding energy and zest for activity, your little rascal may just get into serious trouble. This can be trouble that pertains to the puppy's health, or trouble in the form of danger. Thus, you need to take necessary measures to keep your puppy safe. Puppy safety should not be taken lightly. As the dog owner, it is your responsibility to watch over your puppy and keep it away from danger.  

Important Puppy Health Safety Tips

There are several canine diseases that are going around these days. Puppy health safety, especially when it comes to protection against diseases, is in your hands. Unlike in accidents wherein sometimes, you just don't hold the control, in diseases, you actually do. Most diseases can be prevented, either by vaccinations or other preventive measures such as keeping your dog clean and safe from disease carriers. As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to make sure that your dog receives the proper medical attention regularly, to keep it protected from disease through various vaccinations. It is also your responsibility to groom your dog regularly to protect from fleas and ticks and the diseases they carry. When it comes to ensuring your puppy's safety pertaining to health, you can do a lot to keep your puppy safe.

Ensure Your Puppy's Safety through House and Obedience Training

Puppies can sometimes be uncontrollable, but not with the proper house training and obedience training. These trainings can help tame your curious puppy, and can help ensure your puppy's safety.

The most useful training is to teach your dog which parts of the house to avoid, and which commands your puppy should learn. It is important that your puppy learn the commands associated with leaving or not going near something that is dangerous. It would also be good to expose your puppy to other people and other dogs. A properly socialized dog will be more content and in brighter temperament, which can avoid unfavorable behavior. Teach your puppy how to stay inside its crate. This will help a lot in ensuring your puppy's safety, especially when you're not at home. It is also necessary to provide options for entertainment, especially when your puppy is left at home. This will keep it from roaming around the house, destroying things, and getting into danger.  

Puppy Proof Your Home

On your part, you should make your house not only livable, but also safe for your pet. Make sure to keep all dangerous items out of your puppy's reach, and avoid putting things on top of tall shelves that your puppy can push against. The items on top may just fall on top of your pet and hurt it. Keep the chocolates hidden safely. Also, as your pet is growing, make sure that all cabinets that contain poisonous liquids are locked. It is also important to keep the house clean, especially the rugs where fleas and ticks can hide out before reaching your pup. Also, check the electrical outlets for loose covers or protruding wires that your puppy may come across and chew. Avoid placing glass and other breakable items where your puppy can reach them or cause accidents. Don't forget to also check the yard. Your puppy needs a place where it can roam freely around for exercise and play. Make sure that that certain place for your puppy is also puppy proof. Puppy safety also means that your puppy should be within your home or yard, and not outside, so make sure that your gates are locked when you allow your puppy to run around out in the yard. Remember that your puppy's safety lies in your hands, so be a responsible dog owner and ensure your puppy's safety.

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Meet Lola

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Meet Lola. My Step sisters new puppy. She is 4 months old and a Shitzu cross Maltese. I met her when I was visiting my family home in NZ over Xmas just passed. She is terribly cute, naughty (like puppies should be) and very affectionate. These pics are SOOC. Thought I'd have a go at posting non edited shots. :)

My Precious

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My parent's new Finnish hound puppy called Kime.

Posing

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My parent's new Finnish hound puppy called Kime.

Puppy Obedience Training Explored

Dogs are domestic animals that have the ability of quick learning and can be trained from home quite easily. The early you start training your dog the early you get the result by hand. Any member of your family can take the responsibility of training a puppy. It is not necessary that a dog needs to know all sorts of activities that special trained dogs can do. It is always better to make it understand what you want from it and what type of behavior it should leave to stay at your home.

Puppy obedience training can be started from the very day you bring it home. Make it understand the value of some basic commands like sit, stand, jump, creep and many more. Make sure that when you shout command of sit it sits down properly and you must help it understand how to sit formally. It is not like it can understand all of your commands in a day or two but it is quite evident that in a couple of week it will understand meanings and it may start performing as you want.

Dog obedience training is comprised of several factors-

1. When to start training

It is always better to start as early as possible. You can start training a puppy at the age of 2 months or after. Before that a puppy may not perform as you wish. It is true that if you start training a puppy obedience training it may not adopt all the things you want as soon as it gets some maturity it starts better understanding of things. .

2. How to start?

It is equally important as like the first one. You cannot force a dog or a puppy to perform some extra ordinary activities on the very first day. You need to proceed step by step so that things become easier for it to grasp. There must be some basic activities or worm up exercises before you start daily scheduled work.

While training a puppy always makes sure that you provide it proper environment so that things seem quite natural to it.

You may do all those things that you do with your child as a puppy is nothing but a new member in your family and it will share your home with other members. Once you show your love to your pet dog it conversely shows gratitude to you and this will do a world of good to your training schedule. If things go so smoothly you and puppy both will enjoy the time spend in during 'puppy obedience training'.

Puppy Obedience Training is very important and quite difficult too. But when you follow proper guidelines it is not so difficult and it becomes a complete package of enjoyment for you and your dog.

Puppy Obedience Training Guidelines.

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Beau the Boxer

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Marsas

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Lazy

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A friend of my aunt rescued a litter of puppies and, yes, they are all available for adoption. They look like terrier/boxer mix and are adorable...as you can see.

Toilet Training a Puppy

by Joz3.69

One of the very first things you must do after bringing a puppy into your home is to toilet train it.  Even if you bought a puppy that was already house broken, you still will have to do a small amount of training to get it used to its new home.  If you start while the puppy is young and stick to the routine, your new puppy will be toilet trained in no time!
 
You’ll need to get a few items together to start your training.  First, you’ll need a dog crate.  You’ll also want to get treats, a collar, and a leash.  You may also want to purchase a baby gate or two to restrict your new puppies access to your house.
 
If your puppy comes to you young and has is not house broken at all, you will need to keep him where you can see him at all times during the day.  Even when you’re just relaxing at home, it’s important to not let your puppy out of the room you are in, otherwise it could develop bad potty habits that will take much longer to break later on.  Use baby gates or a leash to make sure your dog stays where you can see it.  Alternatively, you could close as many doors as possible to restrict your dogs access to places where they may want to eliminate inside the house.
 
At night you are going to keep your dog in its crate.  This may seem cruel, but rest assured that it is not!  Providing your puppy with a crate and plenty of soft bedding gives it a “room” of its own that it feels safe and secure in.  Dogs naturally avoid eliminating where they sleep, so confining your dog to a crate at night will keep him in an area he naturally won’t want to go to the bathroom in.  Make sure to select an appropriately sized crate for your dog.  If you choose a crate that is too large, your dog may do his business in one corner and sleep in another.  If you have a large breed dog that will grow significantly over the years, you may need to purchase multiple crates as your puppy grows, or buy an adjustable crate that will grow with your dog.
 
Now for the real fun.  In the morning you should take your dog out to use the bathroom immediately upon waking up.  Use the leash and collar and keep your dog with you, even if you have a fenced yard.  As soon as your dog eliminates, offer plenty of praise.  Play with your puppy for a few minutes if you have the time.  Associate going outside to eliminate with good things.  When you come back inside, offer your dog a small treat and more praise.  This will teach them to come back inside when they are done doing their business.
 
Next, feed your dog their breakfast.  They will need to go out again approximately half an hour after they finish eating.  Repeat the same process as before, taking them out on a leash and lavishing them with praise as soon as they eliminate.
 
Throughout the day your dog will need to be taken out every couple hours and offered the opportunity to eliminate.  If you wish to train your dog to ring a bell when he needs to be let out, now is the time to start the training.  Attach the bell to your door, or wherever you plan on placing it and ring the bell each time you take the dog out to use the bathroom.  Do not ring the bell at any other time.  Soon, your dog will associate the bell with getting to go out to eliminate.
 
Keep your dog within eyesight while at home, and watch for signs that he needs to be taken outside.  Sniffing the ground or digging are both indicators that your puppy needs to relieve himself.  As soon as you see a sign, take the puppy out.
 
At night, open the door to the dog crate about an hour before you go to bed.  Let your dog see the crate and enter and exit as he pleases until it is time to go to bed.  This will help him transition into the crate and will familiarize him with the crate before he is put in it for the night.  Right before you go to sleep, take your dog out again.  When you go to bed, put your puppy in the crate and go to sleep.  Some puppies can’t hold their bladders all night long, so if your dog wakes in the middle of the night and starts barking or making noises, you should let them out of the crate and take them outside.  This should decrease as the puppy gets older and learns to hold his bladder for longer periods of time.
 
When you are not home, the dog should be left in their crate until they are fully house broken.  If possible, you should return at mid-day to let the puppy have a chance to go out, or you should enlist a neighbor to help.  Most puppies cannot hold their bladders for longer than 6 to 8 hours at a time.  Avoid using newspaper or puppy training pads while you are gone, as these products only teach your dog that it is allowed to eliminate in the house.
 
If you follow this routine carefully, your new puppy will be house broken in no time and you will never have to worry about your dog eliminating in the house!
 

Chloe snow is a writer who specialises in animals and animal welfare. You can check out her latest website at weaning puppies where she provides infomation about weaning puppies and other infomation about looking after puppies including puppy injections worming puppies and more.

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Socializing Your New Puppy

by j l t

When you first buy a puppy it is important that you start training that puppy right away. Instead of getting caught up in all of the commotion about how cute the puppy is and feeling the need to baby the puppy you should start training as soon as possible.

The quicker that you are able to start training and socializing your puppy the better off you will be in the long run. When your puppy is small you want to make sure that you are kind and loving as well as strong and stern.

When you are socializing your puppy you want to make sure that you understand how important the first few years of your puppy's life is. There are a lot of people that change their puppy permanently in the first few years.

When you have a puppy that has been socialized well the dog will make a great companion for you. You will be creating a dog that will be trustworthy and will not be aggressive towards anything it would meet in its day to day activities.

When you have a dog that is not socialized you may have repercussions throughout the rest of the dog's life. The dog may be untrustworthy and can become a liability to you when you do not take the time to train them at a young age.

Becoming a fear biter is something that is very common for those puppies that are not trained in their younger years. This means that when they are startled or when they are put into an uncomfortable situation they may react by biting.

They do not necessarily bite people that are around them they may even bite other animals. This can be very difficult if you want to trust your dog to be around your children or the children of other people.

The routine that you are looking to establish in your puppy could be a nightmare to establish when your puppy grows into a full grown dog. The repercussions of the way you treat your dog when your dog is a puppy can be very serious.

Socialization of puppies can last for only about three months. This means that when you have your puppy you have to make sure that the first twelve weeks of training are very structured and consistent.

If you are adopting a puppy that is older than three months old you can reverse the socialization that occurred earlier but it will be very difficult. There are a lot of people that buy their puppies when they are older and struggle to socialize them properly.

Saving puppies from abusive homes is a great example of the type of situation in which you will have to re-socialize a puppy. When you are trying to change the type of puppy that you have you have to incorporate a lot of love with a lot of structure.

A great way to start your socialization process with your puppy is to expose your puppy to a lot of different situations. Putting your puppy in a lot of different situations will ensure that your puppy can socialize properly.

You want your puppy to meet men and women. If you are single and live in your house with your puppy the puppy will not be exposed to many people of the other sex unless you take the time to give that type of exposure.

After you have given exposure to men and women you should also make sure that you are taking the time to let the puppy interact with people of all ages. The puppy needs to learn that they have to treat elderly people and young people differently than middle aged adults.

Finally, you should make sure that your dog is interacting with many different types of animals. When you are exposing your puppy to different animals you have to be careful that you are keeping your puppy safe.

You should be assured that the other animals your puppy is associating with are all disease free. You do not want to put your puppy into a situation that is going to be dangerous or detrimental in the long run.

If you know that your puppy can behave when he or she is around cats and other dogs you will be able to trust your dogs in social situations. A great way to do this is to take your puppy to a dog park where there are many different types of dogs and puppies out playing.

Terry Daniels is a veterinarian and pet-lover. He also volunteers at an animal shelter in his free time and has written hundreds of articles about pets and dog walking NYC.

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Dog Stuffed Animal And Puppy Mills

by Svadilfari

Sometimes having a dog stuffed animal is a way to have something you love, but for a number of reasons, can't actually have the real thing. While a dog stuffed animal can never take the place of a living, breathing pup, at the very least, it can provide a measure of comfort and companionship.

Puppy mills have been around for a long time decades, in fact. The definition of a puppy mill is a high-volume, sub-standard dog-breeding operation, which sells purebred or mixed breed dogs, directly or indirectly to unsuspecting buyers. They are essentially dog factories, churning out as many puppies as they can. In so doing, dogs are forced to live in small wire cages with no human companionship, comfort, or toys. Conditions in a puppy mill are nothing short of shocking to say the least.

When you make the choice not to visit the place you are purchasing your puppy from, you are often inadvertently supporting the puppy mill industry. Despite the fact that you are able to visit a retail store, it doesn't mean you're getting a healthy puppy; most stores that choose to sell puppies get them from puppy mills (often contrary to what they might tell you). The best way to ensure you are not buying a puppy mill dog is to not buy your pup from a store or an internet site. You can also refuse to buy any type of animal supplies from a retail store or internet site that that sells puppies.

With the huge number of dogs and puppies that are abandoned and given up on a daily basis to rescue groups and animal shelters, you can save a life by going through any one of these organizations to get your pet. Most of these places are non-profit and run completely by volunteers who work tirelessly to save dogs that have come from horrific conditions puppy mills included. Their mandate is the care and welfare of the dog and/or puppy with an overall aim is to match the dog or puppy with the right owner so the animal can have a 'forever home.'

A dog stuffed animal really doesn't know how lucky it is to never have lived its 'life' in a puppy mill. While it may wait a while on a toy store shelf until it's chosen to go home with someone, at the very least, it doesn't have to endure the horrendous conditions found in puppy mills. When the right person finally does come along and chooses that dog stuffed animal, it will go on to live in the lap of luxury compared to the real thing that may have to endure a life in a place it never 'asked' to be.

Angeline Hope is a collector of big stuffed dog toys. You can view a selection of dog plush animals at MyBigPlush.

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Stop Puppy Mills Now

by zhouxuan12345678

Deciding to add a puppy to your family is a big decision. Learning about how to take care of puppies, getting all the care and accessory products you need, and deciding what breed of puppy is the best for you should all be taken seriously, but are also exciting things!

When you're ready for a puppy, one place you may decide to look for that perfect breed is a pet store. Unfortunately, many people don't realize that most of the dogs and puppies at pet stores come from puppy mills.

A puppy mill, also referred to as a puppy farm, is a large, commercial dog breeding facility. Since the puppy farms are more concerned about breeding on a large scale to earn a profit rather than the quality of the dog, most operate under questionable conditions and don't consider the well being of the puppies.

However, the problem isn't just the way the puppies are treated while they're at the puppy farm. Once these puppies join families, they have many problems that originate from a lack of medical care, poor diet, no exercise, and no socialization while they are there.

Puppy farms are a serious problem in our society. Unfortunately, so many people know so little about them that the people who run these places continue to thrive. Action needs to be taken to stop puppy mills now, and give puppies a fighting chance.

People who get puppies and dogs from "breeders" don't always realize that they're actually contributing to puppy farms. They don't know the background of the dogs they're getting, and assume that the dogs were treated well prior to being brought into their homes. Sadly, this isn't always the case.

One of the ways you can help stop puppy mills is to adopt puppies and dogs from animal shelters rather than purchasing them online or from a pet store.

Because of the problems puppy mill dogs have once they join a home, many families are forced to give up their dogs to shelters. By adopting a puppy or adult dog from an animal shelter, you give these dogs a second chance.

Adopting also reduces the demand for dogs from puppy mills. If enough people adopt dogs, puppy mills will begin to close, and puppies won't have to face the horrible conditions of puppy farms.

Your biggest weapon against puppy mills is education. Learn about how terrible they are, how they operate, and work to educate others. Join a local group that educates people in your community, share information on your website or blog, and tell your friends and family (and coworkers and neighbors) about puppy mills. Write a letter to the editor of your local paper. Put flyers at your local vet's office. The more people know, the more you can help stop puppy mills.

Legislation exists that limits puppy mills, but it's not enough. Contact your state and federal legislators and tell them what you know and how you feel about it. You can help pressure them into making positive changes, shutting down puppy mills, and saving thousands of puppies' lives.

If you never had a dog before, just follow these steps and all will be good. Make sure you have the proper Dog Supplies, and for proper nutrition so your dog will stay healthy and happy, the proper Dog Supplements.

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Bringing Your Puppy Home

by « Jonny Boy »

Training a new dog can be a very frustrating task. You have to make sure that you take the time to do your research and to find a method of teaching and training your puppy that is going to work for everyone in your home.

First, you have to make sure that you are smart about the type of puppy you are going to buy. There are a lot of different types of dogs that have been domesticated and live within the homes of people all across the world.

You can search for a specific breed or type of dog and almost be completely sure that you will find the dog. There are breeders all over the world that are selling pure bred puppies to the public.

As you are taking the time to find the type of dog that you want you should take your lifestyle into consideration. The better fit that you can make between you and your dog the easier it will be to train them in the long run.

If you have children in the home or if you know you are going to have children in the home you want to make sure your dog can handle being around children. The dog should not be prone to attacking small children.

There are a lot of dogs that are aggressive than other dogs. When you are taking your time to find a dog you want to make sure that you have your priorities set so that the dog you find will fit well in your home.

After you have taken the time to find the dog that you know you are going to want to purchase you should make sure that you are purchasing the puppy from a credible place. There are a lot of people that do not understand how important the breeder is in your choice.

When you are buying a dog you should make sure that you have prepared your house for your dog properly before you leave. There are a lot of people that do not understand just how much work a new puppy can be.

First, you have to make sure that you give yourself enough time each day to make sure your puppy is exercising. Going out each day is a great way to train and get to know your puppy while also keeping him or her healthy.

When you go out on walks you should make sure that you establish your dominance from the beginning. This does not meant that you need to be mean to your puppy but it means that you need to take the time to understand how your puppy thinks.

When your puppy knows that you are the dominant figure he or she will not act up half as much as they would otherwise. You should make sure that you are taking the time to help your puppy understand that you are the boss.

A great way to do this is to turn your puppy onto its back when you are walking and he or she starts to pull on the leash. When you force a puppy to roll over onto its back you are teaching that puppy that he or she needs to be submissive to you.

Eventually, your puppy will grow to be much stronger. When your puppy is young and you are still much stronger than the puppy you want to make sure that you take advantage of this time to train your dog.

If you are just feeling too overwhelmed with your training you can start doing some research. There are a ton of different books and different people that have studied the interaction between humans and dogs for a long time.

Making sure that you understand what has been said on the subject and how you are going to personally teach your puppy is absolutely necessary. If this is still too overwhelming you can always enroll yourself and your puppy up for a class.

When you are in a class you will learn how to walk your puppy and train your puppy to be well behaved in all settings. Some classes can last for a long duration of time making sure that you do not forget the material.

You can have a healthy and happy in your home if you take the time to cultivate that kind of relationship. The more that you know about your dog the better off you will be in the long run.

Terry Daniels is a veterinarian and pet-lover. He also volunteers at an animal shelter in his free time and has written hundreds of articles about pets and dog walking New York.

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Terry Daniels
TerryDaniels09@gmail.com
http://NYTails.com

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