Kids And Puppies
Kids and Puppies
You just brought the new pup home and now you are concerned he won't get along with your kids. This can cause anxiety in you and the pup. Sometimes introducing the pup in a quiet room and maybe letting the child give him a treat as well. This may show the pup he can trust the child. Don't force the puppy into a meeting he isn't ready to handle yet.
Children should be prepared and told about the new pet coming. They should ask questions about anything they are uncertain of concerning the puppy. They should be told how to treat the new puppy so it won't feel scared or frightened and try to bite. Read a book concerning puppy care to the child. Show them how to pick up the puppy without hurting it. You may need to set some ground rules concerning how much the child can handle the pup.
They should know never to hit or hurt the puppy. Tell them how it may retaliate and become aggressive. Watch that they don't step on him or pinch his ears.
Do not let the child have responsibility over the animal. They can help with feeding and playing, but an adult needs to oversee the process. Teach them to love and nurture the puppy so that it will grow into a lovable affectionate dog.
Under no circumstances should the child play tug-of-war with the puppy. This is a dominance game to the puppy and even if the child wins, the puppy thinks it is alright to play rough in the future. Also do not the child growl or bark at he dog at this can frighten the puppy as well.
If time is taken to teach children the proper way of treating the new puppy, everyone can live together happily most of the time. There are a few instances where the breed of dog would not allow this to happen.
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... his toys. Praise him for chewing his toy. Reprimands should be sharp and short. Hitting or spanking may create more problems down the road. The pup can become fearful, shy, or aggressive. Always reward for proper behaviors. Treats make a great reinforcer. So is a simple scratch between the ears and a ...
... bring him home. This prevents last minute decisions that might not be healthy for your pet. Dry food is quite popular. It is easy to store and usually tastes great. It is also good for helping keep the teeth clean. Soft and moist food are great for your dog to eat because he will eat most of the food ...
Travel & Holidays With Your Puppy
... Holidays with Your Puppy Taking your best friend with you everywhere you go is always a treat. But if you are flying halfway across the country, is it worth taking the pup with you? Can you find someone to take care of him in your absence? Should you board him at a kennel? These are things to think about ...
... right canine for your household is very important. Will the dog get along with kids? Will the dog get along with other animals in the household? Does the dog have a good disposition? These are some of the questions you might ask when deciding what kind of dog you want. Are you looking for a purebred or ...
... treat or scratch to reinforce good behavior. Use only lukewarm or tepid water and never put soap in his eyes or ears. Take some water in your hands and pat their heads and noses gently. Make sure the head area is washed last to minimize the urge to shake. Rinse well because leftover soap can cause itching ...
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