Is the pedigree puppy dog food good for my 8 week old pitbull puppy?
I live in Bahamas and the only kind of dog food we really sell here that has some good brand name to it is pedigree, Eukanuba and Purina everything else is lame!! which one of these three is the best for my puppy?
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Potty Training a Puppy Dog - Tips on Housebreaking Your Pet
Oh, the joy of being a dog owner. You couldn't ask for a better companion for you and your family.
Now the work begins...
Let's start with potty training/housebreaking. Before this is done, it does not make any sense to attempt any other type of training.
There are some pet owners that just let their pet do his own thing. This isn't a good idea. Your dog needs to know where he can go if you want to maintain a pleasant smelling home.
Paper training is preferred by many, but in my opinion, this is not the best way to train. It can be a difficult transition for some pups to go from pottying in the house, where it is comfortable, to going outside, where it is not.
Speaking from experience, I have found a better way to train your puppy.
Walk your dog first thing in the morning, before anything else (even coffee). OK, you can take your coffee with you. Heading to the bathroom is your first priority in the morning and it is his too.
Take him out after he eats or drinks anything. Don't wait for the accident to happen.
If you play with your pet in the house, take him outside when playtime is over. Playing for him is like exercising for us. Makes you wanna go! Right? .
Watch his behavior throughout the day (if possible). You will learn the body language associated with him needing to go potty. When you notice him sniffing around and circling, it usually means he is looking for a place to go. Pick him up and get him outside immediately.
Take him out every 30 minutes to an hour during the day. If he doesn't need to go potty, at least he will have the opportunity and it will get him used to going out. If he does potty, praise him a lot. Puppies are happiest when they know you are pleased with them.
You shouldn't leave your pet in the house alone. Remember, they are like kids. If unattended they may do worse than soiling your floors. Who wants to come home to a mess.
Consider getting a pen of some kind for the yard. There will be times when you will not be able to watch him closely. In a pen he will be safe and secure. Make sure he has toys to play with and don't leave him out there very long. Puppy dogs get their feelings hurt easily and may think they are being punished.
Try to feed your puppy dog at least 2 hours before bedtime. This way he will have time to digest his food. Right before bedtime, walk him or let him out. It is also a good idea to confine him in a crate or pen overnight. This will prevent any accidents or mischief while you are sleeping.
Never, I repeat, never rub your puppy's nose in it and definitely do not yell at him. This will just humiliate him. And,yes, they do get embarrassed. Just pick him up and take him outside. While he is outside, clean up the mess and use something that will take away the smell so he doesn't return to the same place.
About the Author
Deborah is an enthusiastic advocate for dog and cat training and health care. She encourages all of you to begin training your pets early and to learn how to safely treat your dog or cat the natural way.
It is worth the small investment to learn from a professional on how to train your pet the proper way. Check out Secrets to Dog Training at http://goodpuppydog.info/. Make your pet a welcome addition to your family.
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