Just like in humans, puppy colic is a gastronomical disorder that is usually caused by too much gas in their system. It does go away after a period of time. When puppies suffer from colic, they have incontrollable urge to move their bowel soon after eating. You need to be patient when your new dog has puppy colic as these will eventually go away.

Most of the time they will have more than the usual number of times of bowel movements within a day. When your puppy suffers from colic, make sure they do not eat human foods. This may upset their stomach and aggravate their condition. Remember puppy colic will resolve over time.

The most common to treat puppy colic is to feed your puppy with the prescribed puppy food that is good for weak stomach. Always make that if the first type of food you give do not work, change it. And once you find the right puppy food, stick to it. Do not sticks to a pet food that do not work even if it is prescribe by a veterinarian? Settle with the one that works for your pet.

I know it is very annoying and frustrating when your pet is not healthy and playful. But be patient with you puppy and before you knew it, it is over. Screaming and yelling will not resolve anything. Neither hitting your puppy will do any good. It will only stress you out and make the pet upset and unfriendly. Patience, understanding and potty training are one of the best solutions to these.

Some pet doctors will advise on feeding your pet dog with colic more often but in smaller quantities. Whatever the veterinarian prescribed and is working with your pet dogs and puppies, continue and stick to it. By feeding it more often and with smaller amount of food, it will be digested properly and easier. As they grow older their internal organs especially their stomach and intestines become stronger. Thus, puppy colic eventually subsides and disappears.

Potty training should be continued even if it has colic. Continue working and training him on how to go outdoors and crate training. Also ensure that he be continuously trained to go the litter box so it will not make mess all over the place. This way your puppy knows where to go right after eating as this is when they are most likely to need the washroom.

Diarrhea is prevalent with colic disorders so your pet should need to be hydrated at all times. Always endure that he has a lot of fluid in his body in order to prevent dehydration. Put some water in a bowl that is firmly attached to the crate and is accessible to the puppy. This way even if you are not around he will have something to drink. Just like humans when you are properly hydrated, you feel healthy and strong.

For most puppies, puppy colic normally goes away after they are a year old. And once they overcome this disorder, they will be a strong and healthy puppy dogs. Always understand and be patient with your pet dogs if they have puppy colic. They can overcome this over time.

It seems like more and more people today are deciding they want to own a Chihuahua puppy over other dog breeds. However, before jumping into such a big decision, it is important to take a step back and realize it entitles. This article will help you understand how to successfully raise a Chihuahua puppy.

Chihuahua puppies are most known for two things; being cute, and being small. There is nothing wrong with them being cute, but being so small means they can get injured or even killed much easier than larger dog breeds. All it takes is a careless child running through your house to accidentally step on or knock something onto your Chihuahua puppy. If you have a house with small children or other dogs, it is important to always keep them separate from your puppies. It is your responsibility to provide a safe environment for your Chihuahua puppy.

One of the first things you want to do when you get your new puppy is to call and schedule an appointment to take them to your Veterinarian. Puppies need to go periodically to get their sets of shots and vaccines. These are an important part of raising a healthy Chihuahua puppy and keeping them protected from deadly diseases, such as the infamous “Parvo”.

Since your Chihuahua will be an indoor pet, you should start the potty-training process the first day you get your puppy. Many people are misinformed about the proper way to handle the potty-training task. So, forget what you’ve heard in the past, and follow these guidelines. Take your puppy outside to go potty the same area every time. This will let them become used to the area and associate it with potty-time. Stay out there with your puppy and speak a command, such as “go potty”. When they are good and potty outside, give them a treat and lots of affection. It is a good idea to keep your puppy confined in a crate during the night time to help prevent them from having potty accidents. Most animals don’t want to sleep where they pee, which is why keeping them in a crate is an effective way of training a puppy. Just remember to take your puppy outside first thing in the morning, chances are they held their pee and will go potty much faster. You don’t want to keep your puppy locked up in a crate all day. You can let them roam around in a safe area of the house as long as you can keep a close eye on them. When you see them have an accident indoors (yes, they will have accidents), simply say “No!”, or “Bad Boy!”, and immediately take them outside to their same spot to potty. You don’t ever need hit or spank your puppy. Chihuahuas respond well to positive reinforcement, and the opposite for negative.

To help your puppy grow up to be less aggressive it is important to socialize them with other people and animals at an early age. Doing so will let them become comfortable being around others and should make them less “snappy”. You can socialize your puppy by taking them over to a relatives house, carrying them in a pet carrier through the mall, going to the pet store, or just going outside to a public park.

It is a big responsibility to take a Chihuahua puppy under your care, but you will develop a loving bond with them that will last a lifetime. Just remember to take care of your puppy and give them the love they deserve.

Many people think that it doesn’t matter where a puppy comes from, but this could not be farther from the truth. Unfortunately, because people think that if they are not looking for a dog to show or dependable working dogs, that it is not important where the puppy lived before it got to their home. They just think that what counts is how they will be treated in their home. Sadly, when you choose to ignore where the puppy or dog came from, you could be very disappointed when the dog does not warm up to you or is terrified of a member of your family because they were scared of particular people in the dog farm or puppy mill that they came from.

The Life of a Puppy Mill Puggle

A dog’s experience in his first few weeks of life is crucial to a dog’s development. Puppy’s that are born in a dog farm live in cages, rather than with human companionship. They miss out on the essential companionship they need to develop an emotional connection with people.

Sadly, one of the experiences they miss out on is that they have to leave their mother and brothers or sisters way too early, so they can be marketed for sale during their “adorable” stage of life.

There are number of behavior problems your puggle may have if born in this type of setting, one of which is house training. Why is this? Puggles born in cages live around feces and urine. They lose their natural instincts to keep their areas clean. In fact, many of these dogs have never even seen grass. They just are not conditioned to go to the bathroom anywhere but their cages. House training feels almost impossible! It will take a lot of extra work to finally get the dog to go outside and do his business.

Another behavior problem your dog may end of taking on is biting. Because your puggle has been shipped off too soon for marketing purposes, he misses out on the opportunity to learn bite inhibition from his mother. This must happen with his mother and littermates.

A puggle that is born in a dog farm only knows life from the cage. He has not been around situations that every day life will encounter. Therefore, these dogs will have a hard time handling normal family situations, such as men, kids, cats and any other situations that happen inside of a home. This leads to behavior problems and many times these puggles end up in rescue organizations as families are just not able to break the fear these puppies or dogs are experiencing.

The Life of a Puggle Born in a Loving Home Environment

A puggle born into a loving home will benefit from the companionship of its mother and a loving family. They will be allowed to stay with their mother for the amount of time necessary to nurse and learn behaviors from its mother. This puppy will be trained to go outside, and will be much easier to house train.

The most important benefit that a puppy can receive from a loving family is the ability to handle the unexpected. These situations include children grabbing at them, cats hissing at them, sibling rivalry, parents or children yelling at each other and any other thing that is “normal” in a family’s surroundings that is absolutely not a norm for a puppy mill puppy.

These puppies will be able to get used to unfamiliar surroundings a lot quicker and will be able to become a member of another family much easier. These puggles tend to remain with their families forever!

Dog Farm Breeders Verses Responsible Home Breeders

Dog farms breed animals for one purpose and one purpose only, profit. A typical life of a dog that is bred in these conditions is usually waste, solitude, anxiety and agony. The only way a person can profit from this “business” is at the expense of the dog. They must provide the minimum requirements to keep the dog alive and able to breed in order to make a profit.

Where is the humanity? What has happened to compassion? No matter how you spin it, these dogs are being used for the sole purpose of human profit. Those of you who do not actually breed dogs in these conditions, but have chosen to purchase a puppy born in a dog farm are contributing to the cycle of suffering.

How are you contributing? When you see that puppy, you don’t see suffering. You just see a cute little puppy that needs your love. The problem is that puppy’s mother is being abused and suffering from horrible conditions just to create the puppy. When you actually buy a puppy from a puppy mill, you are ensuring more suffering for its mother.

Responsible Breeders are not looking for a profit. There are usually a number of reasons they will breed a puggle. Although they may get a little bit of “extra” money in the process, generally they breed for the satisfaction of bringing a new family member into a family’s life. They are more particular on the parents of the puggles. Genetics plays an important role in a dog’s temperament, as well as the first several weeks of life.

When you get your puppy from a responsible breeder, you can be sure that this is the best way possible to end up with a healthy puppy that will grow into a loyal, happy and healthy dog that will become a part of the family, rather than an outsider looking in.

Raising husky puppies require a great deal of time, effort and commitment. In fact, there are many things one should take note of in terms of understanding your husky puppies’ needs as well as catering to those needs. The ability to do so will result in you being amply rewarded as you watch your husky puppy develop into a full-grown, healthy adult. Failing to do so would often result in heart wrenching consequences such as illnesses, and perhaps in extreme cases, death. As such, understanding your husky puppies’ needs is of key importance to those interested in adopting one.

Of prime importance would be your husky puppies’ nutritional needs. Like all living things, husky puppies require sufficient nutrition and ample water to develop into healthy adults. Failure to provide for such needs may result in malnutrition and stunted growth. Husky puppies require a healthy amount and variety of protein sources. Ideally, such sources should include white meat and fish. Dog food is best prepared fresh although commercial ones are also readily available for your husky puppies’ consumption. To ensure a healthy coat of fur as well as healthy nails, you would also be required to supply your husky puppies with fish oil. Canned sardines can be a pretty good source as it often contains a considerable amount of Omega 3.

Also, your puppies’ level of hygiene needs to be taken care of. Contrary to popular belief, huskies do not require a great deal of grooming. In fact, only a minimal daily amount of brushing is required. However, do take note that most huskies shed hair profusely about two times a year. During such situations, extra care is required. Consult your local vet if you are unsure of how to care for your husky puppies during such times.

You should also take into consideration your husky puppies’ needs for affiliation. Huskies are dogs that are used to living in packs. Lonely huskies often get bored and resort to mischief such as digging potholes in your garden as a source of entertainment. Get a companion for your husky puppy to minimize this problem. This could either take the form of another husky puppy or another pet such as a cat. In any case, socialization and interaction should be introduced to your puppy at a young age. This would allow your husky puppy to adapt easily to living with its companions. Generally, huskies are mild tempered dogs and would not have much trouble interacting with other pets.

Regular scheduled visits to the vet are necessary to meet the health needs of your husky puppies. Vets provide valuable advice with regards to a wide variety of issues such as nutrition and general health needs. Remember to vaccinate your husky puppies against a variety of diseases commonly found in dogs. Also, regular visits to the vet provide a great form of insurance against the outbreak of any possible form of illnesses. Most dog-related illnesses can be easily cured if detected early.

Raising husky puppies is a long term commitment requiring significant time and effort. If you are considering of getting a husky puppy, do think about whether you are able to meet these obligations.

Tell me, does this describe you?  Puppy chewing is making your dream of having a happy, obedient dog into a nightmare of dog chewing problems as your belongings are shredded into a million little pieces.  Don’t despair.  You can stop puppy chewing by learning some dog training basics. 

You Need To Understand Why Puppies Chew On Things

If you’ve ever been around a human baby, you know that they learn about their surroundings by putting everything in their mouths.  A puppy is no different.  Puppies chew on chair legs, shoes, and whatever they can get hold of.  This is normal behavior, but that doesn’t mean it’s not destructive chewing.

Also like human babies, puppies chew on things because they’re teething.  When a dog chews, endorphins are released.  These chemicals soothe your puppy and make his sore gums feel better.

The Do’s Of Dog Training Basics For Puppies

Puppies don’t automatically outgrow chewing on everything.  It’s up to you as a dog owner to train him to stop puppy chewing on things that don’t belong to him.

You can prevent dog chewing problems by putting things away.  Don’t leave out eyeglasses, shoes, or the tv remote where he can get them.  Put the trash in a closet, and move plants to a safe place.  Pick up throw rugs, socks, and anything else he’s tempted to chew on.

Make furniture and things you can’t move taste bad to your puppy by spraying them with a bitter-tasting substance.  These sprays, available at pet stores, are very effective at stopping destructive chewing.

Provide lots of chew toys.  Only give him two or three at a time so he can learn that they belong to him.  If he starts chewing on something off-limits, say “drop-it” and make a noise to startle him into dropping the object.  Immediately give him one of his chew toys and praise him when he puts it in his mouth.  This teaches him two things; he’s learning the “drop-it” command, and he’s also learning what things he should and should chew on.

Your puppy needs a couple of hours of vigorous exercise every day.  Take him out and play with him.  Don’t miss training opportunities during this play time.  A young puppy can’t concentrate for long, but taking advantage of thirty seconds here and there to work on basic commands lays a good foundation for training. 

Keep an eye on your new friend.  If you’re busy and can’t watch him, put him on his leash and tie it to your belt.  Make sure he has something to play with.  Now he can’t wander off and get into mischief if you turn your back for a minute.

When you leave the house, confine your puppy to one area, either in his crate, or by using a wire-reinforced puppy gate. 

What Not To Do When Dealing With Dog Chewing Problems

Don’t confuse your puppy by giving him old shoes or socks or towels to chew on.  He can’t tell the difference between an old worn out running shoe and the ones you just paid $150 for yesterday.  The boundaries between acceptable and unacceptable things to chew on must be very clear.

Avoid leaving him tied up outside all the time.  Your puppy needs to spend lots of time with you, so he can learn what you expect from him.  He can’t do this if he’s always in a puppy-proof environment.

Unless you catch him the act of destructive chewing, don’t punish him.  He can’t understand that you’re angry about what he did three hours ago.  You might think he’s acting guilty, but what’s really happening is that he’s scared and threatened by you being angry and upset.  The guilty-looking behavior is actually a submissive posture that has nothing to do with being caught misbehaving.

You can see that it’s very easy to do the wrong thing when trying to stop puppy chewing.  The best way to train your puppy correctly is to make the investment in a well-recommended dog training course right now.

Let’s face it, puppies and chewing go together like bread and butter. Puppies learn about their surroundings by either sniffing on something or putting it in their mouths and chewing on it. Puppies chew on things, but to avoid destructive chewing, it’s up to their owners to teach them which items are off-limits. Here are ten ways to stop puppy chewing and destruction.

1. Take Time To Puppy-proof Your Home

Instead of always yelling at your pup for getting into things, it’s better to temporarily put away things you don’t want him to damage. Pick up the throw rugs, put the plants someplace where he can’t get to them, and cover or tape down electrical wires. Put trash bins in the closet, along with the toilet paper and any household cleaners. Put your clothes and shoes away. Secure anything heavy that a puppy could pull down and hurt himself.

2. Give Him Only Two Or Three Toys At A Time

If your puppy has too many toys, he’ll have a hard time learning what belongs to him and what belongs to you. Plus he’ll get bored with his toys after a couple of days. That’s when you put those toys up and give him different ones.

3. Confine Him Safely To One Place

If you’re not able to keep an eye on your puppy, it’s best to confine him to a safe area where he can’t destroy anything or get hurt. Using a wire-reinforced puppy gate to keep him in one room works well. Using a crate that’s the right size for him is also recommended. Puppies often feel more secure in a small, protected den area like a crate. It also gives you peace of mind because you destructive chewing isn’t happening in your absence.

4. Lots And Lots Of Exercise Is Essential

Your pup needs one to two hours of active exercise outside every day. Playing fetch with a ball or other toy can help to stop puppy chewing, too, as well as using up all that excess energy all puppies have.

5. A Puppy Playmate Can Help, Too

Playing with another puppy will also use up his energy, as well as teaching him how to interact with other dogs.

6. Begin Basic Dog Obedience Training Even Though He’s Still Young

Keep the sessions very short. A young puppy can’t concentrate too long, but a 30-second “mini-session” several times a day is a good start. Don’t ignore training opportunities as they arise during the day. Correcting small problem behaviors as they occur will prevent them from becoming big problem behaviors in a few months.

7. Find An Agility Training Course For Him

These classes are a lot of fun, plus your puppy is getting lots of exercise while he’s becoming more coordinated and confident. This is a win-win situation for both of you.

8. Use A Bitter-Tasting Spray

If your puppy just won’t leave the sofa leg alone, try spraying it with a bitter-tasting substance. These sprays are available at pet stores, and they can be very effective in convincing your puppy that he doesn’t want to chew on the chair leg after all.

9. Don’t Punish Him After The Fact

You can’t stop puppy chewing by punishing him for something he did several hours ago. Dogs live in the present. Your pup can’t connect the fact that he chewed up your shoe two hours ago with your being upset now that you’ve just found it.

You either have to catch him in the act of chewing, or better yet, prevent the problem in the first place. See numbers one and three above.

10. Remember that it’s up to you to teach your puppy what kind of behavior is and isn’t acceptable, right from Day 1.

You should know that making the investment in a good dog training course will pay dividends now, and through your dog’s life. Avoiding destructive chewing now is only the first step in preventing dog behavior problems throughout your pup’s life.

Bringing home a new dog or puppy is always an exciting time. You cuddle it, take it to the park for walks and trips outside and soon a bond is formed and it becomes a part of your life and family. Make sure you are buying from a responsible breeder because there are many backyard breeders who breed only for financial gain.

While choosing a new puppy there are some things that the breeder expects from you as well as a few things that you should expect from the breeder. One way of finding a responsible breeder is through reference. You might find that he/she is slightly nosey. This is actually a good thing because they say the nosier the breeder, the better he/she is.

A few of the many questions that a breeder may ask is – what is your yard layout, what kind of friends visit you, what your work schedule is and who all live in your house with you. These may sound like nosey questions but they are asked only so the breeder knows what sort of home environment their puppy may be entering. Rest assured, a breeder who does not ask any questions at all and is only concerned about making a sale probably would not be able to provide the same breed and quality of puppies that a responsible breeder can.

Knowledge about the lineage of the puppy is important information and a good breeder should provide you with this. As a result, you will know all about the puppies father and mother and their heritage and will also have papers proving this. Health issues as well as personalities are usually hereditary and ar important aspects while buying a puppy. This is because it is always good to know about the puppy’s history and confirm that it is from good stock. More often than not pet stores and backyard breeders never offer you this kind of information. Moreover, puppies from pet stores usually hail from puppy mills- a breeding farm- and sales are made on first come first serve basis. Absolutely no importance is given to thewelfare of the puppy and no questions are asked of the person buying.

A responsible breeder, in turn, expects questions and concerns from the buyer. The buyer should not hesitate to make inquiries about the new member they might take home. Here are some things you should keep in mind and ask of the breeder while purchasing your puppy.

1. A signed veterinary health certificate as well as a health guarantee including a guarantee against congenital defects should be provided by the breeder.
2. Completed Penn Hip or OFA certificates as well as completed ACVO eye screening to avoid problems with the puppy in the future.
3. A written contract specifying rights of the breeder as well as the seller, duly signed by you.
4. All the health information must be up to date.
5. If possible ask the dealer to provide CKC or AKC registration papers of the puppy.
6. Which lineage the puppies come from. A good breeder ought to provide you with information on the lineage as well as give you the puppy’s family tree.

A responsible breeder will provide you with assistance in finding the right puppy for you and will be glad to give you advice on how to raise and care for your new puppy. If you choose a responsible breeder, rest assured you will find your perfect puppy.

These emotions don’t just apply to young puppies. It happens with older dogs to – they can get depressed by the upheaval when moved to new homes. Regardless of their age, your new dog has no idea what awaits in his future; he’ll just notice that his friends are gone and he doesn’t recognize anything.

Although it is not always possible, try to get to know your new puppy before he moves in. This way you are not a complete stranger to him when you pick him up. This will mean that when you start, to train your puppy he’ll learn a lot quicker as he’ll already be friends with you. Don’t worry if you can’t get to see your new puppy before he comes home – try taking home something from the current owner that the puppy is familiar with – like maybe a piece of clothing that he’s slept on, or any other item he recognizes that will help him settle down and adjust to his new home.

The perfect time to bring your new dog home is when you will be available to set aside a block of time to spend with him. A holiday period – a long weekend – or even take a few days off work. The more time you can spend with in these first few days the better. Being there for him in those first few days will help him settle in and help the newcomer get over his homesickness blues.

In the same way that we humans make preparations for a new baby, by creating an environment to satisfy the baby’s needs and requirements, training a puppy needs to be given the attention to detail. You should do the same for your new family member.

The perfect place for your new puppy is a cordoned off area in a main living area, because this will make house training your puppy much easier as well because any accidents are easier to clean off hard floors. Where possible, in the kitchen makes great puppy real estate because we spend a lot of our time in these rooms, as this helps your puppy get accustomed to his new home.

Before you moved your new puppy in with you, he was used to lots of playmates. Since they’re not there any more he’ll get lonely so you’re going to need to give him lots of love and attention to keep his blues away. Just don’t go spoiling him too much – he can’t be allowed to live by his own rules for his first few days in your home then try to train him out of those habits once your training routine begins. Training a puppy can begin with the easy techniques, but needs to start as soon as he moves in.

Being permissive in this respect is not being kind, as it will confuse him when he finally does start. Much of these techniques for training a puppy work well for puppies and fully grown dogs too. All dogs can experience loneliness and separation anxiety. It’s up to you to help them through it. Introducing a new dog to your family requires lots of patience, training and consistency. Having said that, your puppy will love you for it.