PUPPIES!!!Um yeah duh everyone likes those smushy, tiny, stinky but cuddly little fuzz balls. Whats not to like? Besides the pooping in the house, or in your shoe. Or even the poop in the shoe that has been toarn up into a million pieces. But we dont get mad, we are like "oh thats ok, hes just a puppy." But really, we are pissed because as cute as they are, we wish they were older and less cute so we could punish them.
I think it is a good review because who can ever resist a good lick to the face, or toes, or arm... Or everything it can poop on, you know puppies.
A few things about these little guys are that they love, well, love! Plus they need to have room to run, no matter what size they will grow up to be. They also need to be cared for! Below are some good and helpfull tips for taking care of these little guys!
1.Buy what is needed for your puppy. Here is a list to get you started.
*Two metal bowls. These are better than glass because they do not chip and stay cleaner. One for food and one for water.
*A puppy bed. Some options are: crate with a crate pillow, a snuggle nest, or a wicker basket with alot of towels. Whatever you choose, make sure it is always soft, comfy, and dry.Aslo keep in hand for a blanket in case of cool weather.
*Toys. Your puppy will be a ball of boundless energy, so make sure you get plenty of toys. You should have chew toys and soft toys . Make sure the toys are indestructible ,if not your pup can choke and die. Also remember that you should not give rawhide to pups as a toy. It's only for treats.
*Puppy treats. Make sure you get a variety: Crunchy and soft. The soft will be good for training, and the crunchy will help clean teeth.
*Puppy food: Make sure you get canned and dry. Never attempt to feed your puppy a whole raw diet. It may not have all the nutrients that store-bought food has. Also, don't make homemade puppy food. Homemade dog food is for adult dogs only.
*Basic grooming tools. Get a bristle brush, comb, rubber gloves, nail clippers, dog shampoo, dog conditioner, dog toothpaste, toothbrush, and towels.
*A harness and tag. Get a nylon harness, and metal tag. Do not use a collar while walking puppies. It hurts their neck. Start using a collar at 6 months of age at the least. Remember when sizing the harness that puppies will grow.
2.Make sure that the puppy you are getting is right for you. Does its coat suit your climate? Is it small enough to live in your apartment? Do you have the time to walk this large breed every day?
3.Show your puppy around the house as soon as you bring him home. Let him walk in all the rooms and backyard. This will make him more comfortable.
4.Leave a radio on for your puppy when not at home. This will make him feel safer.
5.Come home frequently to check on your puppy. Sometimes they get scared and sometimes they get hungry.
6.Groom your puppy every day. Brush his coat, clean his ears, and wipe his eyes.
7.Feed your puppy three times a day. Feed him dry in the morning, half dry and half wet in the afternoon, and wet at night. This will give him a variety. Be sure to size the portions appropriately for your puppy.
8.Walk your puppy on a short, 5-minute walk every day or every two to three days. Any more will make him too tired and hurt his joints. Exercise him with playing fetch every day also.
9.Train your puppy basic obedience commands, and start potty training him the day you get him. This will make him more enjoyable to be around.
10.Take your puppy on regular car rides to get him used to traveling with you. Otherwise, every time you get in the car he will think "WE ARE GOING TO THE VET!!! NOOOOO!!!". Then, he will start whining, and it will just get you frustrated.
11.Socialize him by bringing him to a puppy obedience class once a week. This will help him learn how to act around unfamiliar dogs and people.
12.Schedule a vet check-up for your puppy at least every six months. Also, schedule vet appointments for the proper vaccinations. Teach your puppy that going to the vet is an enjoyable (or at least tolerable) experience by bringing treats with you while you are there.
13.Bathe your puppy at least once a week.
14.Make sure you train your puppy on where the potty is (usually on newspaper), you don't want the puppy pooping everywhere.
15.Spend all the time you have with your puppy. He won't be little for long.
Puppies are very different from dogs, they require almost twice as much attention and twice the training. Even though they are cute, do not get one untill you think you are ready for a whole lot of responsability!
I would rate puppies a 22 out of 10!
