Bringing a new puppy home, especially when you have young children, is a wonderful experience. Watch your children’s faces light up when they see the new puppy for the first time. With all the joy and fun, it’s easy to forget that a new puppy has many needs that an adult dog doesn’t. Without the proper puppy care tips and advice, it becomes difficult to raise the puppy properly.
How to care for a newborn puppy
If you decide to get a newborn puppy, there are some important puppy care tips to keep in mind.
* Protect the newborn puppy from being accidentally stepped on or falling down the stairs.
* A newborn puppy is not able to regulate its body temperature so easily, it needs to stay warm. An easy way to do this is to place an electric blanket under the middle of the pup’s bedding. This will allow the puppy, when it gets too hot, to move to the unheated side to cool down.
The basics of caring for older puppies
When the litter of puppies reaches eight weeks of age, the owner will begin the process of finding homes for the puppies. This is a good time to place a puppy in a new home. He is no longer dependent on her mother and can eat solid food. Before selecting the puppy for your family, it is necessary to have purchased the basic supplies to provide good puppy care.
* A space where the puppy can play, sleep and eat. This area should be cordoned off so the pup can’t chew on your shoes.
* A soft bed for the puppy to sleep on. A low-sided cardboard box works well as a puppy bed.
A common puppy care tip is to play frequently with your pup. Puppies, no matter what breed they are, crave lots of attention. Are you worried that your puppy will not like your children, baby or other pet? If so, let your pup interact with them in an observed environment. Over time, your pup will become familiar with them and enjoy being around them.
Safe and Healthy Puppy
One of the many very important puppy care tips is to take him to the vet to keep him up to date on his puppy vaccinations. This is equally important even if your pup is and will be an indoor dog.
The most important puppy care tip is to love your pup often. It will create a strong bond between the two of you. Manage disciples as needed to correct bad behavior, but provide lots of love and affection.