She is settling in so well. She's so calm and is just fitting in with what we do. Thanks so much, vet says she is perfect
Just wanted to thank you once again for the fantastic service you've provided throughout the process of purchasing our gorgeous girl from you. You are so professional, informative & caring.... we have been very lucky to receive such a beautiful, healthy, well adjusted little pup, who is already cherished by the whole family. I would not hesitate to recommend your services to any interested parties in the future....... Thank You xx
Hi, his first trip to a busy garden centre and he is being an absolute star!
Archie is the perfect dog, so calm, so gentle and loving! Only bad point is he wees on his paw and is more interested in you than his own food !! but he is our baby so we don't mind XXXX
Puppy talk - Tips and Advice
Tips for your new puppy
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Tip 1:
Choose your Dog’s name wisely
Part of the fun of bringing your new puppy home is choosing the perfect name. But did you know that certain names are better for training? It helps to consider a short name ending with a strong consonant that they can always hear clearly. A strong ending like, Jack and Jasper this perks up the ears especially when yup lac the emphasis at the end of the name.
If your new pet is an older dog its probably best not to change their name unless it has the same soundings as Maisie to Gracie dogs as it is the sound dogs reconnot the name however they are extremely adaptable. If you do decide to give them a new name use it as soon as they come to live with you soon enough, they will respond to it.
Whatever their name, be sure to associate it with fun, pleasant experiences as much as possible, rather than negative ones. Ideally, your pup should think of their names in the same way they think of other fu stuff like walks and dinner time.
Tip 2;
Decide on the house rules
Before your new fur baby comes home, decide what they can and can’t do. Are they allowed on the sofa or bed? Are parts of the house off limits? If the rules are determined early, you can avoid confusion – for both your new fur baby and the rest of the family.
Tip 3;
Set up a private /safe den
Like humans, dogs need their own space, as early as possible, give your pup their own private sleeping place, such as a crate. Your dog will benefit form short periods left alone in the comfort and safety of their own den. It came also n be a valuable tool for house training. Be sure to reward your puppy or dog if they remain relaxed and quiet in their den.
Tip 4;
Help your new pup relax
When your puppy comes home show them to their sleeping area, best to have a crate inside a puppy pen, never lock your puppy into the crate whilst they are you and certainly not as soon as you get them home, puppy should have come with a blanket with the scent of mum place this in the bed/crate together with some toys to help them relax, help you new puppy get comfortable in their forever home this will be good for both of you.
Tip 5;
Reward good behaviour
Reward your puppy or dog’s good behaviour with positive reinforcement. Use toys, love and lots of praise, and don’t forget the treats, such and puppy training treats. Let them know when they are getting it right. Along those same lines, never reward bad behaviour as it will only confuse them.
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Tip 6;
Teach your puppy to come when called
Come, Jack! Good boy!
me, Jack! Good boy!
The first command you teach your puppy should be to come. Get down on their level and tell your puppy to come using their name. When they do, get excited and use lots of positive praise. Next time try the “come” command when they are distracted with treat of a toy. You must keep this up continuously as your puppy gets older and you will see the benefits of perfecting this command.
Tip 7;
Train on “Dog time”
Puppies and dogs live in the moment, 2 mins after they have done something, they have already forgotten about it, so when your puppy is doing something bad, use your chosen training technique right away so the have a chance to make the association between the behaviour and the correction. Consistent repetition will reinforce what they have learned.
Tip 8;
Discourage jumping right away
Puppies love to jump up in greeting, and some adult dogs have learned bad habits. When your puppy or dog jumps on a person, do not reprimand them; just turn your back on them, ignore the behaviour and wait until they settle down before giving positive praise. Never encourage jumping behaviour by patting or praising your dog when they are in a “jumping up” position.
Tip 9;
Say NO to biting and nipping
Instead of scolding your new pet, a great way to discourage your monthly canine is to pretend you are in a lot of pain when they bite or nip you, a sharp, loud yell should work. Most puppies are so surprised that they stop immediately.
If verbal cues do not work, try trading a chew toy for your hand. This swap trick can also work when a puppy discovers the joys of chewing on your favorite shoes. They tend to prefer a toy or bone anyway. If all fails, interrupting the biting behaviour respond by ignoring them.
Tip 10;
End training sessions on a positive note
Your puppy or dog has worked hard to please you throughout their training. Leave them with lots of praise. A treat or some petting or five mins of play. This almost guarantees they will show up at their next class or training session with their tail wagging, ready to work!