Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for all concerned and is important that you and your puppy get to know each other. Do try and create a routine for mealtimes, potty breaks, playtime and walks. Your puppy will adjust more easily if he knows what to expect and it will be easier to housetrain him as well. No schedule needs to be set in stone, but a typical daily pattern will reach your puppy much more quickly what behaviours are acceptable and what aren't in your household.
My top tip of the day is to get your puppy accustomed to being handled as this is part of the socialisation process. Your pup will have to be handled many times during his lifetime and if he is not used to this, it may provoke him to react with hostility. During his lifespan, he'll have to be taken to the vet or to a dog groomer. He'll also come into contact with adults and children who will try to pet or otherwise handle him. If he is not taught how to react to handling he may display unusually violent behaviour and in certain cases may also retaliate by biting or nipping. Therefore, getting your pooch used to being handled from a young age is vital!
You should try to set aside 5 minutes each day to handle your puppy, get him used to having his paws touched by lifting them and check to see if anything is stuck between the pads. Lift and look inside the ears and examine his mouth. If your puppy lets you handle him without too much ado, always reward him later with a treat. This will reinforce the idea that positive things happen when he lets himself be handled without a fuss.
With this in mind, Holiday Dogs are offering a special puppy grooming service all from within a calm, relaxing environment with just one owner's dog(s) each time. With the latest of technology including whisper quite hairdryers this will give the ideal first time grooming experience for any young puppy, setting a perfect example of what they can expect from future grooming sessions. The grooming process can be as little or as much as you and your puppy require, from a simple wash and blow dry with a thorough brush through, to a little trim and toe nail cut if required.
Then as a special treat, your pup can have a 10 minute play with the Holiday Dogs Social Crew, hosted by Erice (cockerpoo) and Casper (poodle cross), great for socialising puppies within a controlled, relaxed and happy environment.
For more information on this or our other grooming services please call Mary-Ann on 07840 871547
