Not exact matches
Throughout the process, the veterans are
kept in the loop
about their
pup, the progress they're making, and given a placement date that they can look forward to with anticipation.
That means, so long as you
keep a casual and friendly manner
about the crate, that your
pup will pick up your good energy and feel the same towards it.
If you are worried
about over treating or your dog is on a diet, toys can also be used to
keep your
pup occupied.
You may have heard
about keeping the
pup's mouth tightly closed or grabbing the
pup and putting him on his back to show him «who is the boss.»
Make sure all the bedding stays clean and dry, new born
pups can die from chill very quickly, we like to
keep our whelping room at
about 75 degrees.
Nearly every pet has a minor freak - out during its annual checkup, so chances are that you're more focused on
keeping your
pup or cat calm than having a heart - to - heart with your vet
about its health.
Keep reading and discover what it is and why you should be concerned
about what your
pup is eating and how it can affect their health and behavior.
Ultimately, every puppy is different, and the more time you spend with your
pup the more you will learn
about how much exercise she needs to
keep her happy — and you sane!
(All responsible breeders carefully place their dogs in new homes, but breeders of rare breeds are even more finicky
about where their
pups go because they are guardians of a small gene pool and need to make sure that all breedable dogs are
kept intact and that buyers understand the consequences of owning a pet that is also the repository of genes from that limited pool.)
* has spent a number of years studying and learning
about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a dog» and has developed a detailed picture of the type of dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort of activity with their dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea of how their dogs compare to others of the same the breed * is knowledgable
about the hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood of their occurance in their
pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable
about the mating and whelping of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances of injury or death to the breeding dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the
pups * never has more dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not
keep it for any reason.
If you want to learn more
about good ways to
keep you
pup healthy check out our other article on The Best Puppy Food for German Shepherds
Although Mom is skeptical
about keeping a dog from the street, she agrees to take in the
pup and they name him JJ.
Keep the
pup or dog in the same room with you when you are home so you become aware that he has to potty or is
about to engage in undesirable behavior.
Instead, they personally screen and select homes for their puppies, advise people on caring for the breed, turn away people whose lifestyle, commitment or home situation does not fit the breed, test for and guarantee the health and temperament of their puppies, have detailed documentation of their
pups» lineage, demonstrate knowledge
about canine health, genetics, socialization and development, and take back their animals at any time and age if the buyers can not
keep them.
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Cindy can tell you I was super cautious
about taking such a young
pup into classes, but her reassurance that the room was
kept clean and all
pups needed proof of vaccinations helped.
I have
kept introductions short -LRB--5 min), heavily supervised, and calm (mostly smell and redirect), I am concerned
about Berry's high energy level with the
pup as
pup grows and begins to play, and accepting him into the pack.
Grooming isn't just
about making your
pup look good, it's essential to
keeping them healthy as well.
I'm
keeping their interactions to
about 20 min every 2 - 3 hours (would give more, but older
pup is relentless on the new little guy) and I'm also giving them both 1 on 1 time with me.
I knew I was probably jinxing their good behavior when I posted
about the
pups in part two of the Christmas tour mentioning that «we are
keeping our fingers crossed that they are more civilized this year:).»