Assesment of the facility
1. Have you been allowed access to the facilities where the dogs are housed.
2. Are food and water available?
3. Are references supplied upon request.
Health Issues and Physical appearance of the Dog
1. Do the dogs have good dispositions?
2. Do the dogs appear to be in good health?
3. Are copies of health, vaccines records available for you to see?
Issues at the time of sale
1. Will you be provided a bill of sale?
Will you be provided a written health guarantee that lists:
1. Specific details of pet return or compensation in event of health problems
2. What is expected of the buyer(exam by a veterinarian within a certain time frame.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Shopping List: What You'll Need
Here are just a few of the items you may find useful for implementing the suggestions in this section.
Hard rubber toys that can be stuffed with kibble or your pup's favorite treats.
Rope toys
WInd up or battery-operated toys (adult supervision required)
Hard rubber toys that can be stuffed with kibble or your pup's favorite treats.
Rope toys
WInd up or battery-operated toys (adult supervision required)
What you Should Do
Take your puppy to a dog park a few times a week.
If your puppy meets another dog on the street or at the dog park who seems aggressive, calmly lead your dog away. Never try to force an interaction that could turn dangerous. Praise your puppy for seeking out equals who will engage in a friendly, give and take style of play.
Because puppies sometimes see kids as equals, they may react to them in unpredictable ways. put your pup into a "sit" or " down" when meeting toddlers or babies. He should never be permitted to jump on them.
If your puppy meets another dog on the street or at the dog park who seems aggressive, calmly lead your dog away. Never try to force an interaction that could turn dangerous. Praise your puppy for seeking out equals who will engage in a friendly, give and take style of play.
Because puppies sometimes see kids as equals, they may react to them in unpredictable ways. put your pup into a "sit" or " down" when meeting toddlers or babies. He should never be permitted to jump on them.
What You Should know
The period between about 4 weeks and 4 months of age is a crucial time for socialization.
Chewing, barking, whimpering, jumping on people and of course, being endlessly curious about everything- are normal puppy behaviors.
Puppies use their mouths to explore their environments. This means playing rough with other puppies, which is often fine. (Dogs tend to let each other know when they have had enough.)Make sure he has plenty of toys of his own to keep him busy, so he doesn't get into your things.
Your Puppy's socialization is a lifelong commitment. Lay a solid foundation, and maintain it through out his life:
Chewing, barking, whimpering, jumping on people and of course, being endlessly curious about everything- are normal puppy behaviors.
Puppies use their mouths to explore their environments. This means playing rough with other puppies, which is often fine. (Dogs tend to let each other know when they have had enough.)Make sure he has plenty of toys of his own to keep him busy, so he doesn't get into your things.
Your Puppy's socialization is a lifelong commitment. Lay a solid foundation, and maintain it through out his life:
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