PERFECT PEKS KENNEL
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NEW PUPPY CARE
Congratulations on being a new puppy owner! This is a special time for both of you, filled with opportunities to get your puppy off to a great start in life.
FEEDING
Just like a baby has different needs than an adult, puppies have different needs than the dogs they'll grow into. Giving your puppy a good start in life is the best thing you can do to ensure he/she will be happy and healthy for years to come. All puppies need the basics - precise nutrition, time to play and lots of love - but puppies have individual needs, as well. A growing puppy needs precise levels of essential nutrients to stay his/her healthiest. To meet the growth and development requirements of puppies, here at Perfect Peks Kennel we feed our puppies the following:
Science Diet - Canned Puppy Food
IAM's - Dry puppy food
Feeding: each puppy receives 2 table spoons of canned food in the morning and evening. IAM's dry puppy food is left out always so the puppy can nibble at his/her convenience.
HAVE SUPPLIES ON HAND
Perfect Peks Kennel recommendations:
Kennel (plastic/or metal)
Potty pads or newspaper
Food/water bowls
Collar or harness
Leash
ID tag
Comb
Brush
Nail clippers
Bed
Toys
Chew bones
PUPPY PROOF YOUR HOME
This is one of those puppy care tips that requires special attention. Identify potential hazards by taking a pup's eye view of your home. Are there cords he/she might lick or chew? Avoid setting out rodent traps or using pesticides around your puppy, this could be fatal. Perfect Peks Kennel recommends all potential hazards should be removed or locked away.
SEE A VET REGULARY
When you purchase a pup from Perfect Peks Kennel, you must take him/her to a vet within 24 hours of taking delivery. Have a vet picked out prior to taking delivery of your new puppy and take your puppy to a veterinarian for an initial exam. Your pal will get his/her essential exam. and recommendation for future wormings and vaccinations. Follow your veterinarian's recommendation for additional visits.
GROOMING
Perfect Peks Kennel recommends consistent grooming to keep your dog looking his/her best and also gets him/her used to being touched and restrained. - Comb or brush daily.
- Bathe your dog on a regular basis.
- Clip his/her nails as needed, avoiding the sensitive area at the base of the nail. Ask your veterinarian if you're unsure how to do this.
- Make time for play. Playtime helps you bond with your dog and keeps him/her in tip-top physical condition. Let your puppy determine how long you'll play, and stop when he/she seems like he/she's tiring. Avoid "tug of war" games, which can cause aggression problems later. Make sure all toys are appropriate for his/her size, and teach your children the appropriate way to play with your puppy.
POTTY TRAINING
As with most things in life, there are right and wrong ways to get things done. Rubbing a puppy's nose in a mess is not the right way to house train. Using ample amounts of supervision and positive reinforcement is. Use the following puppy house training tips to get started on the road to proper puppy potty training. The first course of action in housetraining is to promote the desired behavior.
Perfect Peks Kennel recommends, you need to: - Designate a potty area outdoors.
- Guide your dog there to do his/her business.
- Heartily praise him/her when he/she goes.
By occasionally giving him/her a treat right after your dog finishes, you can encourage him/her to potty in the desired area. The odor left from previous visits to that area will quickly mark it as the place for the pup to do his/her business.
Timing Is Important!
A six- to eight-week-old puppy should be taken outdoors every one to three hours. Older puppies can generally wait longer between outings. Most puppies should be taken out: - After waking in the morning
- After naps
- After meals
- After playing or training
- After being left alone
- Immediately before being put to bed
Most importantly, Perfect Peks Kennel recommends, never under any circumstance leave your new puppy unattended. If you work, or when you go to bed at night, always place your puppy in a kennel for his/her safety.