Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Teacup Puppy Care - when you buy a puppy



It is necessary to feed your new puppy the very best dog food.  During the puppy growth stage as well throughout his adult life proper nutrition can extend your dog’s life.  There are a variety of great healthy natural foods available.  Please ensure that your puppy is eating on a regular basis to prevent hypoglycemia.   Hypoglycemia is caused by over activity and lack of eating.  Next to good food good hygiene is very important.   Grooming your puppy can be fun and at other times rather challenging.   You might want to find a groomer in your area with good grooming techniques.  Any professional groomer will know puppy grooming techniques to make your pooch look it’s upmost best.  
It is important before you buy your puppy to research  and find a good veterinarian who can guide you with your puppy’s development.   If you have some puppy health concerns contact your veterinarian immediately.   You should request that your vet micro chips your puppy.   In the even your puppy gets lost the system allows them to contact you as the owner.   In the initial visit the veterinarian will perform a test for parasites.  He will discuss preventative medication for things such as ear mitesticks, fleas or heart worm.  One of the discussions that you should have with your veterinarian is whether you want the spay or neuter surgery.  Your puppy's teeth maintenance is very important so consult with him on a maintenance program.
Orientating the new Teacup puppy into your home is very important.  If you choose to train the puppy yourself there are a variety of different avenues that you can take such as books, CDs and websites on the internet.   If your new puppy challenges you with bad behavior a dog trainer can assist you.   You should check their references before you hire them.  Your trainer can also help your dog with behavior issues such as urinating in the house, barking and chewing.  Obedience school is another option to train your pooch.
It’s important to address bad habits such as barking, chewing, digging from the first time you may see any of these activities.   By exercising your dog  you can alleviate some of your puppy’s stress and bad habits by allowing the puppy to burn it’s energy.   It’s important to use a leash  with a harness while walking your dog to ensure safety.  Most cities have specialized dog parks where you can take your dog to exercise and have lots of fun in a controlled area.  
Prior to traveling by car or  by  plane it is essential that you decide whether you want to take your puppy with you or choose a sitter or a boarding facility.   Some boarding facilities have  spa like activities where  your pooch can have a lot of fun.