TIPS AND ADVICE:
I wanted this chapter to be as thorough as possible, in order for my site not to be a commercial link to sell my puppies. That way dog lovers, customers or not, can find helpful advice.
Choosing a breed |
Choosing a male or a female |
Choosing a breeder |
Choosing a puppy |
Arrival day |
Potty training |
Sleep |
Socializing |
Staying alone |
Punishing your dog |
Growth |
Grooming |
Leash walking |
vaccines, worming |
heats |
confirmation, shows |
Feeding your dog |
• Growth
My advice may seem a little bit extreme, but if you want to have a beautiful dog and above all a healthy dog, strictly follow the rules below:
No walks before 10/12 months. Don't over exercise your dog, playing in your yard is sufficient: if you go out to a nice spot take him with you, sit down and see him play around you.
No nonstop games like "go-fetch" for hours
Be careful if he plays with other dogs, he can tire or be hurt
Don't put him on slippery tiles, which is dangerous for his ligaments
Don't let him go up and down the stairs
Same advice for jumping in and out of the car
Be careful not to let him alone on the bed or on the couch (where he shouldn't be anyway), at two months he is very clumsy and could hurt himself trying to come down.
Your puppy will change real fast, from fur ball to asparagus in a few months, sometimes his backside will be higher than his front, that's normal and nothing to worry about as things will get in place with time.
You might be put out by all this, but soon you will be able to fully enjoy your pet.
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