Posted by Jess Saba on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 @ 12:02 PM
Bringing Your Puppy Home
When you bring your puppy home for the first time it is important to be sensitive to the fact that he is leaving the comfort of his mother and family. Below are some tips for making the transition as easy as possible for your puppy.
Create a relaxed environment:
Bring your puppy home to a quite environment with as few people, loud noises or distractions as possible.
- Ask your friends come over one at a time to meet your puppy.
- Allow him to sleep. Waking a puppy to play may cause anxiety and restlessness.
- If you have another dog, separate the puppy for a few days to allow him to adjust and become familiar with the surroundings on his own. Create barriers between the two until they have time to adjust to each other.
Commit time and attention:
It is important to help your puppy acclimate to his new home.
- Try not to leave your puppy alone for the first two weeks so you can begin to understand and manage his personality, temperament and fears.
- Do not crate your puppy for more than four hours at a time. Puppies have short term bladder control.
Create a personal space for your puppy:
An indoor pen area will offer your puppy a comfortable sense of personal space as he adjusts to the new environment. Be sure the space has the following elements:
- Plenty of light- Set up the pen in the corner of a large well lit room so he doesn't feel cut off from the rest of the world.
- Comfortable bed- A space where he can curl up to rest with his favorite soft puppy blanket.
- Toys- Your puppy won't need more than three toys. Make sure they do not have small pieces that could pose a choking hazard.
- A place to pee- Try a pee pad or use a material that resembles outdoor materials.
The most important thing you can do to make the tranistion easy for your new puppy is to offer love and attention. It is vital to supervise your puppy to keep him safe and happy.
If you need to leave him alone for more than a few hours at a time, call a dog-sitter to help watch him while you are away.
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Posted by Jess Saba on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 @ 10:30 AM
How to Choose The Right Dog Day Care
Choosing the right dog day care will impact the comfort, happiness and safety of your dog while he is in someone else's care.
What to look for:
Outdoor/indoor play area: Look for a boarding camp that offers plenty of run-around space and room for dog socialization. Choose this option over a kennel that cages your dog for the majority of the day.
Staffing : Ratio-Look for a camp with a minimum of one staff member to every fifteen dogs. Certification-Ask if each of the staff members are certified by the American Red Cross in pet first aid and CPR.
Interview Process: Some camps require an initial meeting with camp counselors in order to assess the behavioral characteristics of your dog's personality.
-This is an important safety precaution to ensure your dog will play well with others.
-It helps your dog understand that he will be able to go home at the end of the day.
-You will be able to get a sense of who will be responsible for taking care of your pet.
-Some camps even offer the interview day as free trial day of camp.
Dog Fight Prevention Methods: Ask how employees are trained to prepare to break up dog fights.
Quality Personal Space: A closed off area where your dog can play with his own toys brought from home, curl up on a bed alone or chew his bone is an important option to make sure he feels comfortable while away from home.
Bring Your Own Food Option: Look for a camp that offers high quality food but also allows you to bring your own food at no extra cost.
Administration of Medications: If you have a pet that needs a daily medication, look for a camp with trained professionals who can help make sure your pet gets his prescriptions each day at camp.
Bedtime Care: In order to make sure you dog unwinds from the day gets the best night sleep look for a camp that offers treats before bed, turns down the lights and keeps the temperature perfect for sleeping.
Dog camp can be just as much fun as the vacation you take without your pup. Make sure to find the most professional, responsible and experienced camp close to you.
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