Nutrition
Nutrition
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Maintaining healthy and good nutrition habits for your puppy is very important to their overall health. To stay on the right track, here are some recommended guidelines to follow:
Maintaining healthy and good nutrition habits for your puppy is very important to their overall health. To stay on the right track, here are some recommended guidelines to follow:
Create a feeding schedule:
Start with 2-3 feedings a day, established in a routine. As the puppy grows, it is important to create a feeding schedule that works for you and your family.
Using proper portioning is essential to avoid overfeeding:
Following the feeding guide on the food package and adjusting based on your individual puppy's growth and activity level is recommended.
Proper Hydration:
Always make sure to have fresh water, and changing it daily helps encourage hydration.
What is safe/unsafe?
It is important to avoid giving your puppy human food. Many human foods can be unhealthy and even dangerous for dogs. Stick to dog-specific foods unless advised by your veterinarian.
Our Puppies go home eating Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy - Lamb and Rice Meal (can be found at the link below).
Puppy Toys
Puppy Toys
Puppies love toys! They play for hours on end with them. They also love to chew on them. If you have a dog already, you probably already know this. If you are looking for ways to keep your puppy occupied while away, puppy toys are the way to go.
Puppy toys are designed to be soft, cuddly, and safe for dogs. They are also small enough for your puppy to play with and hold. Some of these toys have squeakers, crinkles, and other things to make them extra fun for your dog.
Here are some great options that are out there for your dog:
Puppy Chew Toys - These toys come in all different shapes and sizes, they are great for crate training and keeping your pup busy!
Amazon link to an option: https://a.co/d/ixc2Bni
Kongs - Kong has been around since the 1920s! These toys come in many options and are great for playing along side your dog.
Amazon link to an option: https://a.co/d/10Z8XdY
Nylabone Dura-Chew Bone - These are great and made with natural flavoring keeping dogs busy for hours and giving them a chewing option!
Amazon link to an option: https://a.co/d/1Pfw2uq
Rubber Duckies - A fun and inexpensive option! They come in many colors and styles to keep puppies busy for long periods of time. They are also great for teaching fetch and catch.
Amazon link to an option: https://a.co/d/6k1JkHq
Kong Stuffers - These are just as great as the kong, and made to fill with treats, keeping puppies occupied when you are away! Freezing them helps them last longer and keeps puppies busy longer.
Amazon link to an option: https://a.co/d/buhOEtq
Training
Training
Dog training can be important for many reasons, including:
Preventing behavioral issues:
Training can help prevent destructive behaviors like chewing and aggression.
Building confidence:
Training can help dogs become more confident and less fearful of everyday activities.
Improving communication:
Training can help strengthen the bond between you and your dog, and help you better understand each other's needs and wants.
Socialization:
Training can help puppies get used to other people and dogs, making them more friendly and well-behaved.
Keeping dogs safe:
Training can teach dogs how to play well with others, be polite, and avoid disruptive behavior.
Building relationships:
Training can help build trust and mutual respect between you and your dog.
Consistency:
Consistent commands, reinforcement, and correction can help dogs understand what is expected of them.
Mental enrichment:
Training can provide mental stimulation for your dog.
Ask us about training options in our area!
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