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Puppy Potty Training Tips

May 29

Potty training your new puppy, perhaps one of our Yorkie Poo puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, can be a long and frustrating experience for new and old dog owners alike.  Some initial thoughts to keep in mind when starting house training:  it will take time and there will be accidents.  You’ll want to plan on having supplies on hand to clean up after accidents.  You’ll need to have some kind of enzyme cleaner to break down the bacteria in their urine and feces so that there isn’t a lingering scent that might encourage your puppy to return to the same spot.  Some useful non-chemical options are a mixture of vinegar and peroxide.

First let’s talk about some common mistakes that people make with new puppies such as our Havanese puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio.  Do not scold or punish your puppy for going inside the house.  They just don’t know any better, yet, and they have to go somewhere.  Another reason not to punish is that they may not understand why they are being punished.  This is particularly true if you haven’t caught them during the elimination.  Returning a puppy to the site of an accident and “rubbing their nose in it” will not encourage them not to eliminate there and will only confuse them.  A puppy will not associate a punishment with something they have already done; instead, they will associate it with whatever they were or are doing at the exact moment of the punishment.

However, there are things that you can do to encourage your puppy, such as a Malti Poo puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio to eliminate in the areas that you wish him use.  A dog will not generally choose to eliminate in their “den,” however, it takes a while for them to understand that the entire home is the den.  You will need to watch your puppy almost constantly to learn signs that he needs to eliminate.  Generally, puppies need to go shortly after eating, playing, and after a nap.  Having a set schedule for feeding will encourage your puppy’s body to have set times for eliminating.  Only feed at these times instead of leaving a bowl of food out all the time.  Also, limit water consumption close to your bed time to lessen the possibility that he or she will need to go in the middle of the night.

Always take your puppy out through the same door and to the same spot.  Do not play with your puppy before they go potty.  You want them to be focused on going potty.  Also, use the same words, such as, “puppy go potty,” “go potty,” etc., so that they make the appropriate associations.  It may also help to have a special treat that they only get when they go potty outside in the correct place.  Just remember to give the treat right away.  Don’t wait until you go back inside, or they will associate the treat with going inside.  Also, wait until they have finished eliminating to offer praise.  Puppies are easily excited and distracted, especially small puppies such as Shih Tzu puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio.  Offering praise before they are done may cause them to quit early and then finish later, somewhere inappropriate.

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Passive Potty Training: When You Can’t Be There All The Time

May 24

Many people will advise you to get an older, already housebroken dog, if  you can’t be on hand with a puppy, such as a Parti Morkie puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, at all times for at least 2 weeks.  If you can’t do this, there are other training methods that can be used so that you can still have a puppy, but they do tend to take longer.

Most importantly, do not allow your new puppy, such as a Cavalier Spaniel puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, full run of your home when no one is home to monitor them.  Not only will this make potty training more difficult, it can be very dangerous for your puppy and your stuff, as puppies will play with and chew on anything and everything that takes their fancy.  A small puppy could also get trapped somewhere.  And they will go potty wherever it is convenient at that time, which initially may be several places in the home.

One of the best ways to do this is to confine the puppy to a small area, such as a bathroom, kitchen, or exercise pen.  Not simply a crate as this is too small to allow for adequate exercise for extended periods of time.  You’ll want to use newspaper or puppy pads to cover the entire floor because at first, your puppy won’t have a preference for where he does his eliminating.  It may also be a bit messy at first as the puppy might play with the papers.

When confined to an area covered with the puppy papers, your puppy will start to develop a habit of going on the paper because that’s all there is to go on.  Eventually, your puppy will have a preference for a particular area to do his eliminating.  When you start to notice that he or she is only going in a certain area, and that the rest of the paper is staying clean, you can begin to reduce the amount of floor space that is being covered by papers.  Begin by removing the papers farthest from where the puppy is consistently eliminating.  Eventually, you’ll be able to only paper the area where he or she has been peeing.  After a while, start moving the papers to a spot of your choice, but only move the papers a little bit farther away each day.  If the puppy, like an English Bulldog puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, doesn’t go on the paper after you’ve moved it, you might be moving too fast.  In addition, it is not uncommon for there to be random setbacks, in which you have to return to papering large parts of the floor or even the whole floor again.  Be encouraged that your puppy has been making progress, and that he or she will continue to make progress.

As your puppy gets older and can hold it for longer periods of time, you can move them into a bigger room or even full access to the home, if you keep doors closed to areas that you know you don’t want them to be or that could be dangerous.  Keep the papers by the door that you use to take them outside when you are home.  Eventually, you’ll be able to safely remove the papers altogether.

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Crate Training Tips

May 21

When used correctly and humanely, crate training is wonderful for both you and your dog, as it has many benefits.  When bringing home a new puppy, such as a Yorkshire Terrier puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, starting them out with a crate gives them their own personal space, their very own “den.”  This gives a dog a sense of safety and security, which can help with issues of separation anxiety.  In order to create a secure, safe environment, you should never use the crate as a punishment.   It also provides a safe place for them to be when you are away from home so that they do not engage in destructive behavior or get into anything that could be dangerous for their health, such as ingesting chemicals or chewing on electrical wires.  It is great for housebreaking because dogs are less likely to eliminate in the place where they sleep.   In addition, it can be moved to different rooms and can also double as transportation during trips, which means that their safe and secure den goes with them everywhere.

There are a few things that are beneficial to have in or with the crate for your puppy, such as a Malti Poo puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio.  For starters, you’ll want your pet to have access to water if you’re going to be gone for more than two hours.  It’s best to use a special pet water bottle attached to the side of the crate to conserve space and so that your puppy can’t accidentally spill the water.  You’ll also want to put in some comfortable bedding, such as a towel, blanket, or a small doggie bed, if it doesn’t take up too much space.  Some pet stores even have specially designed bedding that is made for crate lining.  If your puppy likes to chew on the bedding, you may have to remove it until he’s past the chewing stage so that he can’t choke on small pieces that may get ripped off.  Make sure that he has access to and uses other chew toys and items, such as rawhide chews, Kongs, Billys, Tuffys, Nylabones, or other chew toys, instead of the bedding.

To encourage your pet to learn that his crate is his den, you may wish to feed him or her inside the crate.  If your puppy is reluctant to enter the crate to eat, you can try doing it in stages.  Start by placing the food just outside the crate, then just inside the crate, and then keep moving the bowl until it is at the back of the crate.  Another option is to randomly drop treats into the crate for your puppy to find.

When first starting crate training, it’s best to do it when you are actually around so that the puppy, such as a French Bulldog puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, gets used to you entering and leaving a room.  In addition, it won’t set up a signal that the crate means you are leaving, which can trigger an anxious response from your puppy.

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Your Puppy’s First Veterinary Exam

May 18

Now that you’ve got your new puppy, you’ll want to take him or her to the vet for the first time so that he or she can get acquainted with your selected vet, as well as, to make sure that your new puppy is as healthy as he or she should be.  Your new puppy’s first trip to your veterinarian is almost as much about educating you as examining the puppy. You’ll want to have a list of any questions or concerns that you might have.  You should also bring two things with your puppy to this first exam. One should be whatever health information the seller gave you, such as vaccine and worming records, which are included if you’ve bought a Maltese puppies for sale in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The second thing is less fun, but very important:  a fresh stool sample.  This is examined by the vet or other staff member for the presence of parasites, such as worms.

While answering your questions, your veterinarian will be checking out your puppy.  He or she should be doing the following things:

  • Weighing your puppy and checking temperature.  A normal temperature is 100 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.  The puppy’s pulse and breathing rate should also be checked.
  • Listening for heart and lung abnormalities and examining other internal organs by palpitating or feeling them.
  • Giving your puppy’s ears a look over to ensure they not only look right (formed correctly and no unusual discharge) but also smell right with no infections or parasites.
  • Checking the puppy’s genitals to ensure two testicles are present in males, and there’s no sign of discharge or infection in females.
  • Going over eyes, nose, skin, and the anal region to check for abnormal discharge or other signs of disease, infection, or parasites.
  • Opening the puppy’s mouth to see that teeth and gums are growing correctly, are clean, and the proper colors.

A puppy exam is often one of the best parts of a veterinarian’s job.   Your vet should try to keep it fun for your puppy, as well. Your vet should want to set up a positive relationship with your puppy, so that he or she accommodates being handled without fear or aggression. There are several very important things that you can do to assist in this learning process for any puppy, such as a Pomeranian puppies for sale in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Do not encourage shyness or aggression in your puppy by soothing her.   Project a positive attitude and be matter-of-fact in all of your puppy’s social interactions with the veterinarian as well as other people and animals in order to raise a confident, secure dog with proper manners.

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Choosing a Veterinarian for Your Puppy

May 14

Just like people, puppies and dogs often need to be seen by a medical professional, in their case called a veterinarian or often just “vet.”  Besides offering services for sick animals, just like a doctor for humans, a veterinarian can offer preventative and routine care for your beloved pet to make sure they are staying healthy and to potentially avoid having them become sick.  In addition to taking direct care of your dog or puppy, a veterinarian can offer advice on choosing a dog breed, diet and nutrition, training, grooming, and any questions you might have.

So, how do you find the right veterinarian for you?  Ideally, you should shop around for a veterinarian before you purchase a pet such as a Yorkie puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio.  It’s best to have a veterinarian picked out first so that you can get started on puppy vaccines, as well as, so that you can build a relationship before your pet gets sick.  One of the best ways to find a veterinarian is to get recommendations from friends, neighbors, family, dog trainers, groomers, or dog sitters who have experience with the same dog breed as you are intending to purchase or one that is similar.  For example, someone with large dog using a veterinarian who specializes in large dogs might not be a good choice for someone who is purchasing a toy breed dog, such as Havanese puppies for sale in Ohio and Pennsylvania, as they have very different needs.   You should also look for a vet who has a membership with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).  This means that they have voluntarily chosen to meet the high AAHA standards of facility, equipment, and quality care that are required for membership.

Once you’ve made a list of veterinary options, you should schedule a visit to meet the staff, tour the facility, and learn about their philosophy and policies.  Any veterinary office should be happy to schedule a meet­-the-team type visit.  You’ll want to create a list of questions, as well.  Here are a few suggestions:

  • Are appointments required?
  • How many veterinarians are in the practice?
  • Are there technicians or other professional staff members?
  • Are dog and cat cages in separate areas?
  • Do the veterinarians have special interests such as geriatrics or behavior?
  • Are X-rays, ultrasound, blood work, EKG, endoscopy and other diagnostics done in-house or referred to a specialist?
  • Which emergency services are available?

Some additional things to consider during your visit:

  • Is the facility clean, comfortable and well-organized?
  • Is the staff caring, calm, competent and courteous, and do they communicate effectively?
  • Is location and parking convenient
  • Do fees fit your budget, and are discounts for senior citizens or multi-pet households available?

Choosing your veterinarian is one of the most important things you can do for your pet and yourself, so that you have a person you can trust to help you take care of your new best friend.

If you have a problem with your puppy ask the vet and read more about tips, ideas and inspiration for making your life with dog easier and more enjoyable.

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You’ve come to the right place to find Yorkie puppies for sale Ohio

Jan 09

The Yorkie puppies for sale Ohio breeders have provided for us are some of the most lovable and affectionate dogs you will find anywhere. We’ve been brokering successful adoptions of these wonderful animals for quite some time now and we just wanted to share some of the feedback we’ve received from families that have been lucky enough to bring a Yorkie into their home. We can’t share specific names, because our client list is confidential, but we do want to tell some of their stories.

One woman wrote to us about the impact of her choice of a Yorkie puppy for her aging mother. Apparently Mom was in an assisted living facility and had pretty much settled into deterioration mode. Her husband had passed a few years earlier and she was just waiting to follow him at any time. Concerned, her daughter came to us and adopted a Yorkie puppy, which she promptly gave to her Mom. She started by just asking her to “watch” the dog for a week while her and her husband took care of some renovations.

You probably can guess the rest of the story. Caring for a small furry friend, one that showed her unconditional love and a constant desire to spend time with her, snapped Mom out of her funk. She is still around today, doing much better, even smiling and laughing most of the time. Her daughter made a difference in her life because she heard we had Yorkies for sale and felt that a puppy would have an impact on her mother’s life. It did. That Yorkie prolonged her life and brought joy back into it.

Our second story is one of triumph and heroism. Whenever you see television depictions of canine heroes they’re always larger dogs. Lassie was a Collie. Rin Tin Tin was a German shepherd. Beethoven was a St. Bernard. Have you ever seen a Yorkie hero on TV? We received a letter from one parent telling us how her Yorkie saved her son’s life. He had climbed a tree he should not have been in and got stuck. Darkness was just hours away and a storm was coming. How did he get down? His Yorkie ran home and brought back help. Lassie couldn’t have done any better.

The Yorkshire terrier puppies for sale here may be small in stature but they have big hearts and are fearless when it comes to protecting their owners. You may have laughed in the past when you’ve seen a small dog like a Yorkie square off against a larger animal or hostile human. You think it’s cute. The dog is dead serious. They love and protect their owners more than anything else on earth, even at the risk of their own safety and well being. That’s what you get when you adopt a Yorkie.

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