Puppy Training Facts » Puppy Advice http://puppytrainingfacts.com Info for New Puppies and Their Owners Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:29:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Four Ways To Ensure Your Yorkie Lives A Long-Full And Healthy Life http://puppytrainingfacts.com/four-ways-to-ensure-your-yorkie-lives-a-long-full-and-healthy-life/ http://puppytrainingfacts.com/four-ways-to-ensure-your-yorkie-lives-a-long-full-and-healthy-life/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:17:04 +0000 Mike Sutton http://puppytrainingfacts.com/?p=422 Ask any breeder what the secret to keeping your Yorkie, the noble Yorkshire terrier from England, happy and healthy, and they will tell you about the four suggestions listed below.  Follow these simple steps for a Yorkie that will give you plenty of love and laughter for its lifetime.

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Ask any breeder what the secret to keeping your Yorkie, the noble Yorkshire terrier from England, happy and healthy, and they will tell you about the four suggestions listed below.  Follow these simple steps for a Yorkie that will give you plenty of love and laughter for its lifetime.

  1. No Smoking Zone, their little lungs cannot handle the smoke
  2. Plenty of exercise through lots of play and walking
  3. A good dog food with balanced nutrition like the small dogs special needs blends
  4. Lots of love and praise for a happy, active Yorkie

The No Smoking Sign Is On

Yorkie puppies for sale are ads that you will be very happy that you answered.  The Yorkshire Terrier is a little bundle of love.  The trick is to keep this tiny puppy happy and healthy.  A healthy Yorkie will remain a puppy at heart for its entire life as long as you follow a few simple rules.  An expert breeder who has Yorkie puppies for sale in Michigan suggests that you do not smoke around your Yorkie puppy.  Even second hand smoke carried in on a shirt or jacket is enough to cause a sneezing fit.  That is how sensitive your Yorkies nose is.

Run And Play

If you purchased teacup Yorkie puppies for sale, you are the proud owner of the smallest breed in the world.  Teacup Yorkies for sale are very popular and do not stay on sale for very long.  To keep these little dogs healthy, our breeder in Georgia, Miss Renee says that exercise is the secret ingredient.  Fresh air is a plus but even if you cannot get outside, fun-loving teacup Yorkies for sale will play anywhere.  They love to chase things so find its favorite ball and watch your new little Yorkie have the time of its life.

Feeding Your Yorkie The Right Stuff

There are special blends of dog food that are designed specifically for the little dog breeds.  These blends are what breeders feed their toy Yorkie puppies for sale and the teacup Yorkie puppies for sale as well.  It is designed to help them maintain blood sugar and energy levels, strengthen their tiny little bones, and bolster the immune systems.  Changing the brand of dog food for teacup Yorkie puppies for sale can mess up their digestive system.  When you change their food, change from puppy food to adult food, trying to stay with the same brand so that the transition does not do more harm than good.

Love Makes For Happy Yorkie

The last thing that you need to do to keep your new teacup Yorkies for sale active and health for the rest of their lives is to love them.  Showing your little Yorkie plenty of affection is the perfect way to keep them happy and content.  A happy puppy will grow into a happy dog and will live for a long time.

]]> http://puppytrainingfacts.com/four-ways-to-ensure-your-yorkie-lives-a-long-full-and-healthy-life/feed/ 0 Where Should you Look for Adoption Puppies On the Web? http://puppytrainingfacts.com/where-should-you-look-for-adoption-puppies-on-the-web/ http://puppytrainingfacts.com/where-should-you-look-for-adoption-puppies-on-the-web/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:29:13 +0000 Mike Sutton http://puppytrainingfacts.com/?p=395 Adopting puppies through the web, or finding adoption locations through the web, is actually quite simple if you start with the trusted outlets, which are found through organizations like the Humane Society and kennel clubs like the AKC, UKC and the KCGB.  These outlets can quickly guide you to the trusted and reliable outlets [...]]]>

Adopting puppies through the web, or finding adoption locations through the web, is actually quite simple if you start with the trusted outlets, which are found through organizations like the Humane Society and kennel clubs like the AKC, UKC and the KCGB.  These outlets can quickly guide you to the trusted and reliable outlets for adoption puppies for free, while avoiding any participation with neglectful or abusive breeders and sellers.

Start With Animal Protection Groups

For those that do not have a particular outlet in mind, or are just not that familiar with pet adoption online or off, can turn to websites like the ASPCA, the Humane Society, and the above-mentioned kennel clubs for assistance finding adoption puppies for free.  These outlets can save quite a bit of time, money and frustration, as well as help to find particular breeds like Chihuahua puppies for free.

Familiar Chains and Retailers Close to Home

The two largest retail outlets for pet care, Petsmart and Petco, both have partner organizations and shelters that they work with directly, as well as those they know to be trustworthy and respectable.  Both of these outlets also have in-store adoption programs, which can be very good for those looking only for specific breeds like Pomeranian puppies for free adoption or even Maltese puppies for free adoption.

Local, Regional and Breed-Specific Shelters

Three of the best outlets for puppies for free, even for expensive breeds like English bulldog puppies, are the shelters for the cities, counties and those with specific breeds in mind.  These are some of the most cost effective as well, as many of these shelters specialize in some very expensive and rare breeds, which beg for the answer to why these sought after breeds end up in shelters.  The sad truth is, most are just not the right match for their owners, and many more are rescued from neglectful or illegal operations, making it even more important to consider these options before purchasing a puppy outright.

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Housebreaking your puppy can be a time consuming arduous task if you don’t have the facts about puppy training. But before you go about teaching your dog, please teach yourself and make sure you have lots of love and patience for your new companion.

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Housebreaking your puppy can be a time consuming arduous task if you don’t have the facts about puppy training. But before you go about teaching your dog, please teach yourself and make sure you have lots of love and patience for your new companion.

Until puppies reach ten or twelve weeks, they have little say over their bladder or bowels. Please don’t yell at the pup for something that is entirely out of his control. Instead, focus on getting your puppy outside at the times he is most likely to go. A great deal of the housebreaking process is simply pairing certain conditions with certain responses. For example, when you know your puppy has to go, take him outside and put him on the grass. If you repeat this method enough, he’ll actually correlate grass with doing his duty and it is always good to return to the same area for your pup’s potty trips.

Unless you catch a dog in the act, don’t scold him, especially if he’s very young. Shoving his nose in the mess after the fact will do nothing except instill fear. When a dog has to go, he’ll usually let you know by circling and sniffing unless he is really anxious and doesn’t have time. When you see this happening, stop him with a firm “No” and perhaps a pull at the scruff of the neck followed by taking him outside immediately.

Dogs have a natural sense not to soil their beds. If you keep your puppy in a confined space when he’s unsupervised he’ll hold it until you let him out (at least after he reaches about ten weeks). If at this point you take him straight outside, you’re on your way to creating the right habits.

In nature, dogs tend to form hierarchical social groups, and when they’re domesticated, you are considered the leader of the pack. As a result, they very much want your approval. If you dole out praise at the correct times, you’ll reinforce desirable actions.

Accidents will happen, especially when you’ve got a new puppy in your home. Until your dog reaches six or eight months, you can expect him to slip up occasionally. Remember not to punish him unless you catch him in the act or it simply won’t work otherwise. If you do catch him, give him a firm “No” and take him straight outside.

Of course, your puppy can’t expect your captivated awareness for the rest of his life. After two to three weeks of a firm schedule, you can start to introduce some flexibility. Try stretching out times between walks by 30 minutes a week, or even an hour. Your dog will let you and your carpet know when you’re going too fast. Slowly introduce him into other rooms in the house, though always under strict supervision. Stick to one brand of dog food, and if you do switch brands, have a transition period. Changing foods can cause diarrhea.

Most importantly, when dealing with your new puppy and housebreaking, be firm and consistent  in dealing with him and do not let him engage in behavior that you do not approve of no matter how cute he looks doing it.

I have included a quick video on housebreaking you puppy down below.

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