Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Bringing Your New Teacup Puppy Home

BRINGING YOUR TEACUP HOME- MORE REFERENCES

When you have decided on a new Teacup Puppy, make sure to take a little time to prepare for the puppy by "puppy-proofing" you home and making a safe place for this new family member.
1. Some Teacup Puppies chew on anything available to them. Have a few safe toys available and move other objects where they cannot reach them. For example, keep shoes in a closed closet and items picked up off the floor. 
2. Puppy space: Give your Teacup Puppy a bed and a regular place to sleep. Have water and food dishes available at all times.  Remember that Teacup Puppies do not twice a day.  They eat little bits at a time. It is important that you do not remove their food so they do not get a sugar attack.  
As you are housetraining, keep a lot of newspaper or training pads around and place the Teacup Puppy on it, especially after meals, to train him to go potty on the newspaper and not the rug. As they learn, cut back on the amount of paper and keep taking them out outside to do their business. Use a baby gate to confine your Teacup Puppy to spaces for their use to prevent accidents all over the house.  You can also use the bathroom or kitchen area for confinment.
3. Be prepared to have a few trips to the veterinarian. Locate a vet in your area and a place to take your Teacup puppy in for a health checkup and the appropriate shots necessary for his or her age. Your vet will give you a schedule of necessary shots and other health suggestions.
4. Realize that your Teacup Puppy's happiness and future behavior is in your hands. Plan to train and socialize the puppy so that they behave properly. Plan to leave your Teacup puppy alone for periods of time so that there is not an overdependence on people being around all the time.
The most important thing to remember is that Teacup Puppies need to eat.   Try to keep your puppy at home after your purchase him for the first two weeks.  Please refrain from visiting friends, relatives or taking the puppy out to malls.    Be patient and ensure that he has had enough time to adapt well therefore you do not stress your Teacup Puppy at first.