Mary Allen
Have you tinged a puppy? Congratulations! Now begins a new exciting journey in life. As you have probably already noticed, there are seventy-one things to keep in mind. You have not forgotten these, have you?
Start by gathering the flock to a family council and make a list to put up on the fridge. Decide what rules will be important in your family and make an action plan. Where should the puppy sleep? How do you view the dog’s food, exercise, walk? Should it be allowed to lie in the bed and on the sofa and what is most important to you when it comes to dog training?
Prepare your own dining area for the dog where it can eat in peace and quiet. The puppy must have its own relaxation corner, a little on the side but still where you can keep track. A simple drawer with a blanket or easy-to-wash dog blanket is enough as the first bed. If you want to buy a nice bed, it can be smart to choose one that can be rinsed off.
Building a good relationship with the breeder is wise. Then you can get a lot of help and support. A good breeder invites you to his home and lets you meet the bitch. Check that the puppy is vaccinated and dewormed when you pick it up and make sure that the puppy is ID-marked. A must that the breeder usually fixes.
At home, it is good to think through safety. Where is the nearest veterinarian? Arrange with a small house pharmacy with a fever thermometer, tweezers, tick repellent, compresses, and other good things to have. Remove loose cords, medications, and cleaning agents. Keep in mind that some of our most common plants can be poisonous and set up a baby gate to steep stairs. Clean the home of small loose items that are chew-friendly and that can end up in the necks of small puppies. A classic example is children’s pacifiers.
It is easy to clamp a small pendant parvel in a door. Hang a double-folded towel over the door so it does not go in by mistake.
You must have a nice and good name for your new family member. A tip is to choose a two-syllable name that is easy for you to shout and easy for the dog to perceive.
Buy a book that you think works well, watch a DVD or buy some dog magazines that you like. With knowledge behind you, everything becomes so much easier. But above all, you just have to relax and prepare for a really wonderful adventure. Release the stress and performance demands. You will manage this by becoming a teacher or master gallantly!