Basics for Raising a puppy

So you just brought home a brand new puppy. Now you're wondering, "How should I train this little dog so that he is a lovable family pet?" I have gone through the same thing before, and believe me, what you do with your puppy at an early age will determine the way the dog acts in the future. I have raised two black labs, who if you are not familiar with the breed, are notorious chewers. This article will deal with the do's and dont's of raising your puppy. We will discuss things like chewing, house training, play time, and other topics.

The most important thing you can do for your puppy is something very simple, but a lot of people don't do this: Spend A LOT of time with him or her. Dogs are very sociable animals and they want attention and love. The more time you spend with your puppy, the more lovable and sociable he or she will be when they grow up. Also, expose your puppy to as many new experiences as possible. Puppies are very curious animals and they want to get into everything. Take your puppy around the house with you. If you have other pets, let the puppy become familiar with them and vice versa. We currently have two dogs, four cats and a parrot. Our puppy (he's 7 months old right now) has been exposed to all of them since he was brought home, and consequently, he loves all of them. He lets the cats rub up against him and loves to play with them. And the other dog in the house is his best friend! Make sure you take the puppy to every room of the house and let him or her become familiar with everything in that room. This will all help to make your puppy both lovable and sociable.