Not exact matches
Made for cats or
puppies up to 12 pounds, it fits
around the neck and
around the back to provide even pressure throughout, keeping them
comfortable but still secure.
Also, it's good for
puppies to gradually learn to be
comfortable in a crate, so even in cases where you are
around 24/7 with your
puppy, do follow some of these crate time schedules.
When your
puppy is
comfortable wearing the collar and dragging the leash
around (may take up to a couple of weeks) it is time for you to pick up the other end of the leash.
Staff at the Best Friends Sanctuary, where many of Michael Vick's dogs were sent after their rescue, have stated that when Mya first arrived at the sanctuary, she was «afraid of her own shadow,» but has since blossomed into her role as a
puppy socialization model, helping younger dogs to settle into their new lives and become
comfortable around other animals.
You want your
puppy to be
comfortable and happy
around things he'll be exposed to later in life.
Introduce anything and everything you want your
puppy to be
comfortable with and
around.
It is also always a good idea to start training and socializing your
puppy as soon as possible to help him become calm, confident, and
comfortable around other pets and people.
Melody Greba, German Shepherd Dog breeder, Verona, Kentucky Best advice for new
puppy owners... give your
puppy a routine and he'll fit in; teach your
puppy and he'll respond and learn; socialize your
puppy and he'll be secure
around people; expose your
puppy and he'll be
comfortable regardless of what's
around him.
Make sure the crate is snug enough to prevent soiling in a corner, but still
comfortable enough to allow your
puppy to stand, lie down and turn
around.
Puppies who miss out on these experiences may never learn to be
comfortable around unfamiliar things, paving the way for anxiety, fear, and aggression later on in life.
Your ultimate goal is for your
puppy to be
comfortable and confident
around stimuli that was previously scary to him.
First, get your
puppy comfortable with the new environment by simply wading
around in the shallows.
A
puppy who doesn't get a chance to interact with humans during the first couple of months of their lives is extremely unlikely to ever feel really safe or
comfortable around humans.
A well socialized
puppy will grow up to be a happy, friendly, confident adult dog who is
comfortable wherever you take him, and with whoever is
around him (within reason of course).
Belly rubs, scratching
around their ears, touching their toes, and feeling
around and in their mouth are all ways to help your
puppy get
comfortable with handling.
Clearly,
puppy mills aren't exactly the most
comfortable place for our four legged friends to end up in, but unfortunately, with 2,000 to 3,000 USDA - licensed breeders (aka LEGAL
puppy mills, according to the ASPCA), there could be
around 10,000
puppy mills operating in the United States.
Puppies should be handled by lots of different people beginning very early in life so they'll grow up to be
comfortable and safe
around humans.
While a typical cocker cut has longer hair that forms a «skirt»
around the legs, a shorter «
puppy cut» can be more practical and more
comfortable for the dog, especially in the summer.
Even when your
puppy seems not to be getting
comfortable with your friends or
around your hanging joints, don't try to rush them too hard.
Do this a few times a day — only if your
puppy feels
comfortable around the crate.
Additional benefit: you can let your
puppy get used to the new surroundings and have a chance to sniff
around and get
comfortable before the first class.
Take your
puppy to training and socialization classes as soon as they are ready so the dog will learn commands and to be more
comfortable around other dogs and new people.