Monday, July 21, 2008

Five Simple Puppy Training Tips

Getting a new puppy can be one of the most exciting experiences for you and your family, but you must consider and understand your new puppy's needs, so make sure that you have prepared for your new addition to the family and that you are able to care for him and make him welcome the moment he arrives. here are five important puppy tips.

1. Spend time researching the type of dog breed that best suits you your family, your surroundings and environment. If you choose a large dog that needs a lot of exercise you must be prepared to walk it several times a day unless you have a large backyard. If you have children choose a dog breed that has the right temperament, not a breed that is too aggressive or too jealous.

2. Buy your puppy a crate, bedding, lead and collar in advance so that everything is ready when your puppy arrives home.

3. Find the whereabouts and details of your local veterinarian ask him when your puppy should have his first vaccinations and ask him the price.

4. Understand that a puppy is a life time commitment make sure you are committed and can afford the expense of your puppy's food toys and vet bills and any other expenses that you may not have thought of, like pet insurance.

5. Take into account a dogs natural instinctive behaviors realize that it is at heart a pack animal. Make sure you understand basic puppy training find information on how to train your puppy correctly or find details of a nearby dog trainer or training school.

So basically these are five important puppy tips but remember when you bring your new puppy home make sure you are well prepared and have taken all the necessary steps and precautions to adjust him to his new surroundings and you will have a healthy happy puppy.

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