Welcome Home Little Wee Puppy!

Welcome Home Little Wee Puppy!

As delightfully exciting bringing a puppy home may be, the arrival to a new home and spending its first night can be quite traumatic to both of you.

It is essential to provide the pup with a sense of safety, (a small secure space) warmth, (soft and cuddly is good) and of course food and water.
Puppies need to eat and drink frequently at this stage. Be sure to have both food and water available at all times and remember to monitor for availability and consumption to be sure they are getting enough of both..
Puppies can dehydrate quickly! Check with your breeders as to recent shots and the pups eating habits.

While Crate Training A Puppy is an excellent way to go,a friend suggested starting with the use of a Childs playpen.(especially if you are dealing with the smaller breeds, Toys and Designer Dogs, i.e. Hybrid).
The puppy being so small and away form its litter mates, first time in a whole new environment would feel warm and secure. Placing a small dog bed in the playpen, with a plush toy or old towels ,food and water close by,the puppy is warm safe and easy to monitor.
(During the night Puppies tend to sleep better when secure and warm.)
The Playpen method may be used for several months or more and the pup gradually worked into the crate. (Most playpens have mesh sides so puppy can observe surroundings. By draping the sides of the playpen with towels or blanket at night,will assist to provide warmth and indicate to the puppy its sleep time. (The playpen can keep the puppies out of harm’s way when you’re not available to observe and supervise.) Great if you have an old playpen available,or you may purchase a used one at 2nd hand shop.

If you’re pup is a larger breed, a smaller dog bed, placed directly into crate to keep the pup warm and safe will work.
Puppies like and feel secure in small spaces.
Stress is not good for anyone most importantly the little wee pups.

Photo Caption: Where am I, Who are you, Now what , and Is This All For Me?

Good Luck with your new companions, remember to see The VET for information on canine care and shots for your pets.
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Puppies and Small Children

Today ,with horror I read the Headline

“Puppy Recovering after being flushed Down the Toilet!”

Upon reading this news flash which included statements from other concern readers, blasting the mother for the actions of her 4 year old, who had bathed their puppy in the toilet and accidentally flushed it.
Unfortunately , it may be a bit unfair to blame the mother, anyone with small children know that tots are not easy to watch every minute.
Once the toddler is out of the playpen ….wow ,you must be ever on guard!
Miraculously the pup was rescued thanks to a drain expert’s use of special camera gear and firemen. The article then stated, "the puppy is now recovering and the 4 year old is so sorry and has learned a lesson; puppies go in the tub". Hopefully never again by the Toddler!

The real lesson learned is by far much greater.
While everyone loves a puppy and wants to bring one home to join the family, not every family is ready to have a new puppy.
Puppies, actually any pet and small children are not always a good combination.
Bringing a puppy into a family that has children should be done only after a lot of thought and planning. A Puppy is a lifetime commitment requiring lots of patience and love, and will be a member of your family for ten or more years.
Small children, especially toddlers should never be left unsupervised with a puppy. Children can be rough on animals and unintentionally abusive by rough play,hitting the dog or teasing it, they can inflict unintended tortures on a puppy that may permanently scar its behavior
It would be best to wait and plan to buy a dog until the child is old enough to understand how to care for the animal and be gentle with it.
It is not fair to put an animal in an abusive situation, then punishing it for defending itself when it is being hurt by the child.
A puppy is not a toy to amuse the children; a puppy is like a child itself requiring a great deal of attention and training...
Knowing when to plan on purchasing , which breed , type, and size dog, most suitable to your family entails research and planning.
There are many good sources of information available to assist one in making an intelligent choice.
If you already have a pet, it’s never too late to child and pet proof your home. Take some steps to establish a puppy-proofed environment for safety and security. Check the toys you’re leaving with your puppy. Dogs can choke on some toys .
Planning ,Training , Supervision for Safety and Security ,along with Patience and Love, describes “A Puppy-Proofed Environment”
by Canine Connection
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CRATE TRAINING YOUR NEW PUPPY

"Crate Training, the NEW PUPPY
for Safety and Security for Your Pet"
by . Altan

Crate training can provide your dog with its own “Den”, giving your pet its own area of security and privacy when it becomes tired or anxious. Crate training can also provide the owner with peace of mind knowing your dog can’t damage your home while you are away.
Before you begin your training you and your family should decide what the “rules of the house” are going to be for you and your new pet. If you allow a puppy on your sofa now, it will be harder to break your pet from wanting up with you when it becomes full grown. Keep in mind the adult size your puppy will become, and consider any behaviors that are cute in a little puppy may be hard to break in your adult dog.
A new puppy should be familiarized with its crate with the door open. Keep in mind that a puppy younger than three or four months, needs to go to the bathroom frequently, and you don’t want to teach them to go where they sleep and eat. So set your crate (door open) in a small area of a room like a kitchen or bathroom, with food near the crate and newspapers or puppy pads nearby for elimination purposes. Make the inside of the crate comfortable with a soft towel or blanket, and a few toys to help keep your puppy occupied.
As your puppy's attention span lengthens, and you begin to understand his habits of eating and relieving itself, you can begin to schedule feeding time that fit into your families schedule ( keeping water available during the day), and can begin training your dog to relieve itself outside. By the time a puppy is four months old, it should be able to stay in its crate with the door closed for three to four hours before needing a “potty” break during the day, and overnight soon after that.
Remember dogs are social animals, and you are the leader of its’ “pack”. The closer your dogs’ crate is to where your family gathers, the more included and happy your pet will be.
**Never use the crate as a punishment. Crate your dog if you anticipate behavioral problems. Example: the dog becomes too excited when company comes, to prevent jumping on guests or small children.
Don’t leave meals in the crate, and don’t feed your pet immediately before placing him in the crate.
Crate training with consistency and patience can give you long-term results that with be rewarding and beneficial for you and your pet.
This article is meant as a guide only, if you have any questions about crate training your new puppy or dog, please consult your veterinarian

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HAVE BAG WILL TRAVEL

Have Bag Will Travel
Traveling with your Companion Dog with ease and comfort.



Including your little companion on your next trip may prove to be an exciting adventure.
Traveling with your little dog instead of leaving it behind ,boarded (kenneled) in a unfamiliar environment may be an ideal way to go. Air travel can be an adventure for both of you and is far less difficult when proper provisions are enacted.

There are many various sources and choices of portable light weight travel cases for in-cabin air travel use. Ideal for Toy and Designer Hybrid Dogs!
I have a rolling pet carrier making it easy to take my pet anywhere. It has fabric construction , with mesh ventilation panels. The wheel design is perfect for airports, or retract the wheels and convert to hand carrier. A removable bottom pad allows for easy cleaning.
The best pet carriers fit comfortably in the plane in front seat, they are sturdy (made not to collapse on dog) with mesh sides for ventilation as well as visual contact ,and accessible
via zipper. Convenient storage pockets on the front and sides can hold wipes or wee treats etc.

Prior to the actual departure date, your pet should be introduced to the case. Placing pet in the case, while leaving unzipped, allows it to get familiar with the feel ,scent ,etc. It is also helpful to include your pet’s familiar items (small pillow or blanket ) providing a comfortable and secure personal space they can relate to..
My dog will jump in and sit in my pet carrier whenever she sees it. “Have Bag Ready to GO” It’s another familiar safe space.
Note: When visiting friends with pets my dog (by her own choice )will stay in the carrier during my visit.


Air lines may differ as to their regulations pertaining to pets in the cabin.
It is necessary to contact the airline in advance to determine rates, and availability of cabin space requirements. Always allow enough time to reserve the space.

The following tips and suggestions may make traveling with your pet safe and comfortable during the flight.
The carrier should allow your pet to sit or lie comfortably during the flight and line the bottom with a soft towel, or some absorbent material
Bring along a favorite toy to give your pet a feeling of security.
Avoid feeding your pet several hours before the trip. A pet with an empty stomach is less likely to become air sick.
Pack a mild sedative to use in case your pet becomes distressed. Ask your veterinarian for appropriate travel prescriptions, there are many holistic (non drugs) available on market today.

Example
American Airlines
$50.00 Ticket (need to verify)
5 pets per cabin, 2 in first class
Proper health certificate required
Pet must be able to turn around
Alaska Airlines
$50.00 Ticket (need to verify)
1 pet per cabin
State health record within 30 days
Pet must not be more than 10" tall
Pet must be able to turn around

Hotels Accommodations;
Call well in advance to find pet friendly accommodations.
Be sure to determine if you may leave pet in room while you are out (dinner sight seeing ,etc.)
Some hotels accept small pets in room but will not allow them to remain unattended


This article is meant as a guide only, if you have any questions about travel
with your new puppy or dog, please consult the airlines and your veterinarian.

USDA Health Requirements- USDA
on pet travel.

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