Dog Information

Puppies are from Heaven and every kid can tell you this!

Puppies are from Heaven and having one is Bliss! Puppies are soft and sweet, they smell nice. Their fur feels warm and light, their eyes are big and bright.

Puppies bring joy and happiness, playing with a puppy is sooo much fun.

You can pick a puppy up and have her on your lap. It is so nice to watch a puppy walk around on his big feet, looking both clumsy and cute.

They come in all sizes and shapes. Big ones, small ones and even smaller ones!

A puppy is the perfect toy!

Or isn’t it?

Okay, puppies poop and piddle – but that should be no problem to fix! That will soon be over given a day or two.

Puppies like to chew on things – so what! Just make sure it has enough toys and it will soon stay away from your shoes.

Puppies cry when you leave them alone – never mind the crying, just put him in a crate. He will soon learn, won’t he?

Puppies need to learn how to behave – oh, that’s easy, every kid can train a dog! Besides, there are folks who earn a living by training other people’s dogs.

Puppies need good and healthy food – don’t worry, there is plenty of dog food at the supermarket! They wouldn’t sell it if it weren’t good!

Puppies cost money to buy and to keep – never mind the money, you can get them real cheap! And if there is enough money to feed us, there sure will be enough money to feed a puppy!

A puppy needs time – Why, it has plenty of time! We’re at work from nine to five – plenty of time for the puppy. It sure won’t need more time than that. We’ll be around the puppy for more than fifteen hours – enough time to make any puppy happy!

No, let me tell you this: We will be so much happier with a puppy. It will bring new life into our home, take away our boredom. The kids will have someone to play with and so will we.

Having a puppy will be fun. You know it. Puppies are from heaven. Everybody has one and so should we!

But I don’t really care for dogs!!!!

Why, who said we’re getting a DOG? All I said was, get a PUPPY. No one talked about buying a dog.

We can’t afford a dog.

Dogs need looking after, dogs get dirty and stink, dogs like to roll over in poop and eat all sorts of weird things.

Dogs don’t come when called. Dogs leave their hair everywhere, let alone their muddy paws.

When you have a dog you need a bigger car. Dogs bark all hours of the day and night, dogs pull on their leads!

No one talked about getting a DOG!

But…your puppy will soon grow into a dog – oh well, we’ll find a way around that. And if we don’t like it, we can still have another puppy next year!

Every year hundreds of thousands of dogs are being chucked out into the roads at holiday time. They are being left behind in dog shelters.

The puppy producing industry is making massive profits, no wonder they want you to buy one!

A puppy stays sweet and cute for about four month. At sixteen weeks their looks begin to change, because their bodies grow.

In his teething stage at four to seven month a puppy is a very destructive little thing.

When the puppy grows there will come a time he does not seem to be from heaven anymore.

A puppy is from heaven, as every kid can tell.

A puppy is from heaven, a dog’s life can be hell.

Be kind – Only get yourself a puppy if you can make a grown DOG happy!

Help to prevent dog suffering by sharing this article with family and friends BEFORE they get a puppy.

Remember: Puppies are cute, but they are dogs in the making!

Annelie Becher

Patience,love and knowledge are key when it comes to keeping pets. You may have many questions of How To and Why when it comes to your dog, his training, his health, his psychology and behaviour. To help you create the life of your dreams for yourself and your pet I would like to invite you to send me your questions at http://www.dogsandhappiness.com/ask-annelie. The answers will come as an article to read at ezine articles. This is a free service for you as an ezine articles reader and I am very excited about sharing lots of helpful information with you. From Annelie Becher, expert at creating positive change for animals and their people.

Puppy Care

His eyes begged you to take him with you and you are bewitched. The cute little doggie in the window is brought home eagerly. You have visions of cuddle time and play time with the new member of the family – but how ready are you to live with a dog?

Potty Training

When you have a new puppy, everybody in the family should take part in the puppy’s training. Everyone should understand that this little stranger who will be living with them needs to be loved yet disciplined. This will be a hard journey when you walk the walk with your new puppy until he finds his place in your home. The journey will be tough but the rewards are great.

After giving him a name, the real business begins. So you thought you knew all about puppies. Sure they are cute, but they are for real, not stuffed cuddly toys. They have to go to the toilet, not on your carpet or on the chair. Potty training a puppy demands discipline, not on the puppy’s part, but on yours. You have to keep an eye on the puppy to observe if he is ready for the toilet.

Establish the pattern. Choose a spot where he has to relieve himself every time he needs to do his business. Don’t leave the area until he is done and give him a healthy, not sugary treat to reward him. Don’t shout at the little runt if he fails to please you. He’s scared too, and he is far away from home. Keep at this routine until the puppy knows where to go.

House Training

Dog hair all over the place can test your patience. As a rule, establish routine for feeding time, nap time, and potty time. Show him where he is going to eat, sleep, play, and where he is going to have his toilet.

Use a word for each of the routine – eat, sleep, play, potty – the puppy will pick it up and understand what is expected of him. Of course, this won’t happen overnight. This will take weeks and tough persistence on your part.

He should understand that he is not welcome to sprawl on the carpet or on the chair. He must understand that he is not welcome to some areas of the house. Be patient and keep your cool. Your puppy will soon learn that if keeps to his side of the bargain, he earns rewards – a bone, a hug, or a tickle and a massage.

Be firm. Use a commanding voice when training your puppy who by now answers to the name you have given him. When the puppy knows all the house rules, he begins to feel he is part of the family. You earn his trust and respect. This will be the beginning of a friendship that will last years. That is, if you continue to care for and love your puppy until he grows old. The little doggie in the window will be your best friend.

Kelly Marshall is a popular contributor at www.ohmydogsupplies.com – where you can find chew proof dog beds, dog steps, pet ramps, and more unique dog gear that you’ll never find at your local pet store.

Dog Information

Every kid says it –  ”Mom, can we have a dog…or cat or turtle or fish?”  Whatever the request,  it may take some thought and planning on your part before you give in.   Bringing home a pet on an impulse could lead to some regrets later after the reality of what it takes to have a pet has set in.

Take the time to involve the whole family in the decision process so that everyone understands the expectations and responsibilities involved.  Also look at your family lifestyle to be sure that caring for a pet is feasible.  Some pets will be with you for 10-15 years, that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Some things to consider during your discussion:

• How will each member of the family help with caring for the pet?  Who will feed, groom and clean up after the animal?
• How much care will the pet require?
• What kind of medical care will the pet need?  Does the cost fit into the family budget?
• How big will the pet grow to be?  Do you have sufficient space  inside (or outside) for the pet to play as well as exercise. Cats, birds, rabbits, and other small animals don’t really need much space, but dogs need plenty of room to run and jump.
• Do you have another pet? How do you think it will get along with a new pet?
• Who will care for the pet when you’re away? (e.g., What if your family travels a lot?)
• Does anyone in your family have a history of allergies or asthma? If so, talk to your doctor about the possibility of pet allergies and what tests can be done to see whether anyone might be allergic to certain animals.

Do your research. Before choosing any kind of animal for your family, learn as much as you can about your pet-to-be from pet guides, a veterinarian, a local pet store, a breeder or even family and friends.  Some animals are not as kid friendly as others, so be sure you know what you are getting is a good fit for your family.

Tracy Grund is mom to six kids and owns the website The Stay At Home Mom Guide offering tips and advice for all moms about parenting, finances, shopping, working at home and more. Visit us at http://www.sahmguide.com

Dog training

You should begin dog training after the dog reaches eight weeks old. But there are reputable breeders that are able to start training a dog at a mere 3 weeks of age. With obedience training, your able to start training your pet immediately, you needn’t wait for your dog to mature.

You should teach your puppy using positive reinforcement methods, from the first day the dog arrives at your doorstep. It shouldn’t wait till your pet reach’s 6 months of age or older, you should get started as soon as you possibly can.

Why is this?

The simple answer is, the earlier you train your pet, the better. Dogs learn through consistency and repetition. The sooner you’re able to consistently train your dog, the better your dog will be in the long run.

It’s good to start your puppy off with basic training techniques like sit, come etc. Leash training your dog entails attaching a leash to your puppy and letting the dog naturally wonder around with it. This type of training prepares your dog for leash handling, when you eventually take your dog outside.

By starting dog training at a young age, it helps your dog retain the information and training techniques over time. This is primarily because the dog has had more time with the training. Your puppy is naturally more eager to learn at a young age, that’s why it’s important that you cash in on that by teaching your pet as soon as possible.

On the flip side, if you decide to purchase an older dog, it’s still possible to train him/her, for this reason I suggest you start immediately.

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