A few helpful hints to help your new puppy get off to a great start!
Shopping List Here are some basic supplies you may want for your new puppy.
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Crate Training Fact: Dogs like crates since they replicate the close quarters of a den. The crate is used when you are home, as a "safe zone" or for "time outs" and when you leave the house. If you use the crate properly your puppy becomes comfortable and will not worry that you will not return or that you are leaving them alone. This helps to prevent separation anxiety.
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Housebreaking Tips Repetition is essential! Your puppy may not understand or know what is expected unless you repeatedly show them. The keys to success are timing and your crate.
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Socialize Your Puppy From 7 weeks to 4 months of age, your puppy is in the "socialization period". In this important stage calmly introduce your puppy to a wide variety of other dogs, people, places and situations.
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