Helpful Hints for you and your new puppy

What Every Pup Should Learn

What Every Puppy Should Learn :

· to be comfortable in a crate, both when owners are home as well as when owners are gone *

· to eliminate outside (on command would be nice!)

· to respect human hands and skin (no nipping or mouthing!)

· to not jump up on humans or countertops

· to respect their owners as the leader of the pack

· to release or relinquish food, toys or inappropriate objects when told

· to come when called

· to be tolerant of handling (nail trims, cleaning ears, kids grabbing fur, taking things out of mouth, drops in eyes, giving pills, bathing, brushing/grooming...)

· to "leave it" when told

· no chasing bicycles, children, squirrels, rabbits, cars, balls....

· to walk without pulling

· to walk without pulling

· to sit, down, stay, wait on command

· to be comfortable and under control in new or uncomfortable places such as the veterinary hospital, groomer, boarding kennel, training class, pet store, other people's homes

· to be comfortable when separated from other dogs, pets or people in their family - able to stay alone without destruction, barking or nervousness

· to play, chew or relax without constant contact or interaction from owner

· to be tolerant of and possibly sociable with other dogs

· to not be protective of food, bowl, crate, toys or bed

· to quiet barking when told

· to greet friends and strangers without jumping or shying away

· to not rush through doorways or down stairs ahead of owner

· to move off furniture, bed or other location without delay when directed

Spaying/Neutering:

                 This is a requirement for all puppies that leave us, YOU MUST, spay or neuter your puppy. Letting children see the miracle of birth is NOT a good reason to breed your dog; Wanting to duplicate the dog you have to share with others, is NOT a good reason for you to bred him or her, it does not and will not ensure you will get what you are looking toward, only serious breeders who have the desire, expertise, knowledge, & time to breed well should breed at all. Spaying your female dog can help to prevent cancers of the reproductive tract, including breast cancer, and will decrease the incidence of reproductive infections. Neutering your male dog will prevent testicular cancer and can decrease the incidence of prostate problems. The incidence of certain behav oral problems has also been shown to be reduced when dogs are spayed or neutered. The decision to spay or neuter your puppy is one of the best decisions you can make for its well-being. Your veterinarian can discuss with you its benefits and the best time to schedule the procedure.