CHECK LIST FOR AQUIRING A DOG

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.

A PROCESS OF ELIMINATION

Housebreaking your new puppy need not break you.

Take your puppy outside immediately after eating, playing or napping (approx every 2 hours) Keep him on this schedule will prevent him from making mistakes in the house.
When taking him out use the command "Potty or Outside" When he is doing his business outside make sure you phrase him.

Mistakes do happen and when it does correct him with a firm NO and the take him outside and when he does his business outside praise him lavishly.

Paper Training & Crate Training

Choose an area in the kitchen or bathroom Then place newspaper on floor or puppy pads.
When puppy eliminates replace with clean paper.

Crate Training

You should crate your puppy several times a day. They will try not to soil their home.
Place a blanket in there to make it cozy. Everytime you take your puppy out take him for a walk so he can do his business.
If you leave a puppy in the crate for long periods he may have an accident. They need several bathroom breaks.
Never use your crate for punishment it should always be a haven for your pup not a jail cell.