Useful tips

A puppy in the house

So… a puppy has been chosen and you’re getting ready to welcome the new member of the family into your home and settle him down next to you… Of course, you’ve already read the articles about what to buy first, and you almost know how to introduce the new inhabitant to the territory and the housemates… You’ve already disinfected your house and removed all the wires and other things that could harm the baby (or the baby could harm you!). )…Now you can and should provide a place for the puppy to settle in and gradually get used to the large space of your home.

I advise you not to let the puppy run around the whole house, because the baby was in a very small space with the dog’s family (mum and siblings). So the vastness of your home thrown at him all at once will be a shock to him. Do this gradually.

Start by restricting puppy’s movements to at least one room, or one room and the kitchen… What you really need to do is show him right away that he’s loved and important. But at the same time, you’re more important. You’re the leader of your little pack, and he’s the little member of the pack family.

So, to set up your new baby’s den, you will need the following from the ‘Foster Parent List’:

1.A place to sit – a sun lounger without a roof and/or a house with a roof (ideally a plastic sun lounger with a removable mattress and a soft, washable house with a roof).

2 Food and water bowls (attachable to a tray or heavy ceramic ones that won’t knock over).

3 Toilet (first a disposable nappy, then a plastic tray with a grate).

4.Toys (dog toys are latex and sewn – different from children’s toys in that they have durable seams and no hard surfaces to chew on – eyes, spouts, etc. which can easily injure the oesophagus).

5. dry food (Asapa for small puppies).

6. Clean, cold water (filtered and boiled).

7) Carrier (A plastic carrier should allow you to take your dog to the vet for vaccinations, outings, visits and more. Also, by placing the plastic carrier next to the dog bed, you will get your baby used to not being afraid and climbing in).

Making a place for him

When you get a new puppy, you’ll need to find a “place” for him to sleep right away. The “place” should be in a dry but not too warm room, indoors or outdoors, not by the central heating radiator and not on the move. Too much heat is bad for puppies, so don’t overdo it. A “place” can be a house or a cot with a mattress. Avoid draughts in your puppy’s “place”. Remember the saying “my home is my castle”. Puppies like to go to their own place with all their toys and bones. Puppies sleep a lot. You should never wake a puppy.

Toilet training

After sleeping, puppies have a natural urge to relieve their bladder and bowels, so it’s best to take them to an area of the house where there is a nappy. Teach your puppy to use the toilet properly. This can be done by placing a special dog toilet in a designated area, and as soon as you notice puppy wiggling and squatting, place him on the toilet and hold him there for a moment. In most cases, the puppy will quickly get used to using this ‘home comfort’ and there won’t be as much mess.

Your puppy will usually urinate every three hours. When he tries to pee (he will usually start fussing and running around), take him to a designated area and gently call out ‘toilet’. Praise him for his efforts. It may be appropriate to give him a tasty treat. Don’t scold him if he fails! If your puppy has defecated on your carpet, no matter how upset you are, it’s too late to swear, grab or drag him to a designated area. You will only confuse him. It’s best to express your displeasure in a calm, low voice so as not to frighten the puppy. Let him know that you don’t like the “cards” on the carpet, but the puddles and bumps on the floor make him happier.

Teasing or punishing is just the right thing to do; punishing after the action is over is pointless – he won’t know the reason for your anger. Although he assumes a guilty posture, it is only in response to your anger, and there is no connection in his mind between the action and your frustration.

Such is the nature of conditioned reflexes. He’s not toilet trained yet, so wipe his eyes (the corners) with a damp cotton ball or soft cloth and his anus.

Walks

Be very careful when walking your puppy, especially at the beginning. He should be taught to walk on a lead, collar or harness. Within the city limits, your dog should never be left unattended. In fact, it is strictly forbidden by city dog bylaws. Unleashed walks can get your puppy (and any adult dog) killed by a car or tram, or his attention span and curiosity can make him easily run away from his owner. We have seen too many of these cases in our area. You should take your puppy for a walk that it enjoys. The little one who doesn’t know anything is curious, he wants to know everything, he wants to see everything. It’s important for owners to introduce their puppies to their surroundings calmly, and if they are scared to death, prove that there’s nothing to be afraid of by going over to the frightening object and letting them sniff it.

Spitz and Yorkies are naturally fearless, pushy and combative. It’s up to the owner to make the puppy a good, lovable dog in the house. With affection and a good attitude you can get a lot out of a puppy. The most important thing is to make sure the puppy understands that its owner will always protect it from trouble, and that it can expect anything from a stranger. The puppy will learn this quickly and the owner will be well rewarded with the puppy’s affection and trust.

WARNING!

Do not drop small objects such as needles, beads, pins, buttons, splinters, rubber bands, toys, pieces of foam rubber, cotton wool or spools of thread on the floor. These can be swallowed and require surgery.

Medicines, washing powder, chemicals of any kind must be kept out of reach.

Plant pots should also be placed high up:

The Spitz loves to dig up and scatter dirt, which he tastes and can cause an intestinal infection.

Christmas tree needles, toys, tinsel and electrical wires are other hazards.

Keep your puppy off uncovered balconies and stairs. Don’t take anything out of your puppy’s mouth or you’ll create a gap in his bite.

If you want to take something away, tilt his head down, open his jaw and hook it in with your finger.

Stroking your dog’s coat

Deworm your dog 10 days before each vaccination.

Vaccinations should be given according to your vet’s instructions. Start walking your dog 10 days after the booster. Avoid contact with puppies and young dogs unless you are sure they have been vaccinated.

Contact the club, our kennel or your vet if you have any questions.

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