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Care for newborn puppies by making sure the mother dog cleans them, making sure the puppies are nursing and making sure the mother is stimulating them to go to the bathroom. Contact a veterinarian to discuss care for a pregnant dog and newborn puppies with advice from a professional dog trainer in this free video on puppies.
Housebreaking puppies requires providing very young puppies with a clean place to urinate and defecate, acclimating the puppy to an enclosed area or crate, and then picking a specific place outside for the puppy to use the bathroom. Learn how the smell of their own urine will remind a puppy where to pee with information from a professional dog trainer in this free video on house-training puppies.
Get rid of fleas on puppies by working with a veterinarian, avoiding the use of harmful chemicals and giving frequent baths with a gentle shampoo. Avoid allowing a puppy to get fleas in the first place with tips from a professional dog trainer in this free video on puppy flea control.
A puppy generally reaches sexual maturity around 8 months old, and upon conception, the gestation period lasts nine weeks. Consult a veterinarian to identify when a dog becomes pregnant with advice from a professional dog trainer in this free video on puppies.
To care for a dog after neutering, keep an eye on the stitches, watch for signs of lethargy or trouble eating and drinking, and keep the animal calm. Read and understand the instructions given by the vet for neutered dogs with tips from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog care.
Choose a veterinary clinic that you feel comfortable with, that has a friendly staff and that listens and respects you. Go with your gut when choosing a veterinarian, and consider advice from a professional dog trainer in this free video on pet care.
Crate training works with a dog's natural instinct to be in a confined area. Choose a crate that is big enough for a dog to move around and lay down. Learn more about how long to keep a dog in a crate with information from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog care.
Introduce dogs to cats at a young age, making sure to create a safe environment and allowing the animals to sniff each other through a door before meeting. Work slowly when introducing dogs to cats, particularly if both animals are adults, with tips from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog care.
When naming a dog in the new millennium, find a name that is easy for the dog to understand, seems to fit the dog, is not uncomfortable to say in public, and appeals to you. Check baby name books, dog name books or on the Internet to find a dog name with help from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog names.
To potty train a puppy, avoid stressing out about accidents, try crate training, and take the dog to the same spot in the yard every time. Be consistent and fair when potty training a puppy using advice from a professional dog trainer in this free video on puppies.
Male and female puppies differ in the obvious way that males have a penis and females have a vagina, but they generally have similar temperaments depending on the breed and how the puppy is raised. Find out how some male dogs may be more territorial with information from a professional dog trainer in this free video on puppies.
Wait until a puppy is old enough to be adopted before bathing it. Use diluted shampoo and keep the water temperature lukewarm when bathing a dog. Learn more about avoiding over-bathing a puppy with information from a professional dog trainer in this free video on puppies.
Dogs can bring an infinite amount of joy and companionship into our lives. Coming home to a wagging tail and an eager smile creates a feeling love and happiness and can make anyone feel needed as part of an intimate family. In fact, studies have show that having a pet can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and relieve depression. Whether your favorite activity to share with your puppy is a long walk in the park or just watching television on the couch together, it's important to show your dog just as much love as they show you. In this free video series on puppy and dog care, a licensed dog trainer explains how to care for puppies. Learn how to care for a newborn puppy, how to name a puppy and how to potty train a puppy. Get tips on picking a veterinarian and find out how to crate train a dog. Introduce a dog to a cat and learn when it is okay to give a puppy a bath, all with help from these free videos.
Heidi Dixner Heidi Dixner is the owner of Red Rover Pet Services in Nashville, Tenn. She has worked with poodles for nearly 30 years, and she actively participates in breed rescue. Dixner has been training professionally since 2001 and has been a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers since 2003.dkdk
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