How Do I Know If My Dog Has Worms?

Puppies and dogs can become infested with parasitic worms in various ways. They may eat dirt containing worm eggs, eat infected wildlife or swallow infected fleas. Puppies can even get certain types of worms from their mother before they are born. You may notice some symptoms that indicate the presence of worms, but you may also need to take your dog to the veterinarian to confirm your suspicions.

Symptoms

 

• Some types of worms show virtually no symptoms, but roundworms often give puppies a distinctive pot-bellied look. They also impair growth. Although roundworm eggs hatch in the puppy’s intestines, their larva are carried up to the lungs through the bloodstream. The Canis Major Dog Owner’s Guide says they will crawl up into the windpipe. The puppy will swallow them, which often causes it to cough and gag. For other types of worms, the main symptoms are weight loss and a failure to thrive.

 

Visual Clues

 

• Some types of worms are only visible under a microscope, but others may be seen by the naked eye. Roundworms may be seen in the feces or vomit of infected puppies and are wormlike in appearance. Tapeworms look like tiny white grains of rice and may be present in the feces or be stuck around a dog’s or puppy’s anal area. Hookworms and whipworms are identified by the presence of eggs in the feces. A veterinarian typically examines a sample under a microscope. The Canis Major Dog Owner’s Guide says that whipworm infestations are usually light, so it may take several examinations to make the diagnosis. If an infestation does become heavy, the worms may be visible in the feces.

 

Age

 

• Certain types of worms only infect puppies, while others can attack dogs of any age. According to the Canis Major Dog Owner’s Guide, roundworms are usually found in puppies, while tapeworms and whipworms can affect both puppies and adult dogs. Hookworms can also affect dogs of any age, but they are not usually harmful in older dogs.

 

 

When Do Puppies Open Their Eyes?

Those first magical days of a puppy’s life are amazing to witness, as anyone who has been there can attest. When puppies open their eyes, they are greeted by an amazing assortment of sights. As their eyesight gets better, more of their senses begin to be awakened and they become more interested in exploring the world around them.

The question is, when do puppies open their eyes and start this process. The answer is somewhere between seven days to two weeks after birth. It varies a bit, based on breed and on the puppies themselves. A similar question is often, “When does their hearing start to develop?” When puppies open their eyes, this is just the first step in the beginning of other senses, including hearing. A puppy’s ears will begin to “open” soon after their eyes, and both their vision and hearing will continue to improve.

When puppies open their eyes and ears, the next step is usually beginning to walk. Until this point, most puppies crawl around and don’t stand on their four feet – much like human babies. After those first couple of weeks however, the puppies will start walking and will quickly advance to trotting and running. At this point, most owners may wish the puppies could return to crawling just to make them more manageable! To learn more about puppies and their first few weeks of life,

Most people want to know when their puppies will open their eyes because that is really when socialization can begin. Prior to that, the only world the puppy knows is its mother because it knows her smell and her touch. When puppies open their eyes however, they are signaling you that they are ready to begin learning about the world around them. For example, this would be a good time to start picking up the puppies and holding them for a few minutes to get them accustomed to being away from their mother and around humans.

As mentioned above, when puppies open their eyes their hearing starts improving soon thereafter. This event signals a good time to start working on their startle response. When newborn puppies hear a loud noise, they can often become startled and scared. Scared dogs are more likely to bark, growl, and even become aggressive – minimizing their fright as early as possible will go a long way toward alleviating these undesirable responses. One way to adjust a puppy’s startle response is simply to expose him to loud noises – for example, clapping your hands loudly near him or dropping pots on the floor.  This could be anything that will make a loud noise, but which of course will not cause him any injury.

Another useful situation with which to experiment when your puppies begin opening their eyes is getting them used to a leash. It is unfortunate that some dogs find new homes without ever even seeing a leash – this means their new owners usually face a real challenge in working with them. Just by putting a leash on a puppy for a few minutes each day, then extending the time over the course of a few weeks, will socialize the puppy and make him comfortable with the leash. His new owners will greatly appreciate having a dog who doesn’t panic when encountering a leash!

Why Should I Feed My Dog Twice a Day?

The opinions of both experts and dog owners rarely concur when it comes to how often you should feed your dog. Many dog lovers insist once a day will suffice, others that twice a day is the most sensible option and some that the dog should be left to decide for itself depending on its particular needs. However, feeding your dog twice a day does potentially hold benefits that these other methods lack.

How frequently you feed your dog is strongly dependent on the dog’s size and age. Puppies should have more feeding times per day than an adult dog as they are still developing and therefore require a steady supply of nutrients and fiber to keep their bodies developing swiftly and healthily. Adult dogs do not have the same requirements as they are already well developed. Feeding requirements may also differ depending on your dog’s breed. Dobermans,boxers, mastiffs,great danes, for instance, have deep chests and are more likely to require smaller, regular intakes of food than other breeds.

Feeding your dog twice a day can help to keep your dog’s temperament in a calm and subdued state. Just as humans can get agitated and restless if they haven’t eaten for some time, the same is often true of dogs. Keeping your dog on a twice-daily feeding pattern may also benefit its health in the long term as regular feeding will provide insulin to your dog, helping its blood sugar levels stay balanced and its mind and body healthy.

If you feed your dog twice a day, you should try to feed it once in the morning and again in the evening. This will ensure it has a consistent level of fuel to sustain it throughout the day. Dogs thrive on routine and this will help promote regular digestion and in turn help you keep aware of when your dog will need to take a visit outside. You can also try feeding your dog to synchronize with family meal times, which can help the dog bond with your family.

Because the needs of each dog can differ substantially, you may opt to apply a “free-feeding” method rather than feeding your dog twice daily. Free-feeding involves leaving ample food in the dog’s bowl and allowing it to take its fill when desired, ensuring the bowl is topped up when necessary. Free-feeding can help ensure your dog is never lacking in energy and sustenance, but can also be dangerous if the dog cannot find a healthy level of intake and instead indulges in over-eating.

If you choose to feed your dog twice daily, you should also ensure you keep it supplied with clean, healthy water. Drinking plenty of water will help with the dog’s digestion and ensure it stays sufficiently hydrated to deal with the day’s exertions. Avoid feeding your dog any scraps in between its two set meal times, as this will interrupt the regularity of a dog’s eating pattern and leave it foraging for food when it should already have enough fuel to function.

How to Socialize a Dog

Whether he’s a puppy or perhaps a rescue that needs some TLC, the process by which your dog becomes accustomed to animals, people and other situations without become fearful or aggressive is what’s called socializing your dog. Here are a few tips to make the process a little easier.

Instructions

1. • Take your dog to the vet. Whether he’s a puppy or a rescue, you must make sure that your dog is in good health and is up to date with inoculations before introducing him to other people or pets. This is for both the safety of others and your dog.

   • Enroll in obedience classes. Are you afraid that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Don’t be. Puppies to elders can all benefit from professional training. By teaching your dog to be attentive to commands, you’ll be able to control and relax him in almost every situation.

   • Practice! Just because class is over, doesn’t mean that it’s time for you to stop using the commands. The more often you practice commands with your dog, the more habitual his following of those commands will become.

   • Walk your dog. Grab the leash and take him around the block. Slowly introduce him to the sounds of traffic, other people and other dogs that may be on their walk as well. Keep tight control of the leash, especially if your dog is sizable. Slowly let your dog “smell” and introduce himself to other dogs. As he gets used to it, you’ll slowly be able to trust him with more slack on the leash.

   • Praise and reward your dog. If your dog exhibits acceptable and correct behavior, praise him, encouraging him to repeat such behavior. If he exhibits something unacceptable, ignore the behavior. Different trainers have different thoughts on how to “correct” your dog. Some encourage you to “check” your dog by tugging on the leash, while others promote a “verbal correction.” Also, some trainers also utilize “treat training.” Which means when your dog something positive, you reward him with a treat. Communicate with your trainer on what system works best for you and your dog.

   • Ensure that you take your dog everywhere! The goal of socialization is to be able to have your dog remain obedient to you in any situation. The more scenarios you place him in, the more he will excel.

How Can You Tell When Dogs are Playing or Fighting?

Common dog-park scenario number 1: people watch while two dogs play. Suddenly, the dogs are snapping and snarling at each other. The dispute ends quickly and nobody gets hurt, but the humans are shaken. None of them saw that canine argument coming.

Common dog-park scenario number 2: two dogs bounce and wrestle. They never stop moving, flashing their teeth at each other, snarling, growling. Their people watch them anxiously, then wade in to break up the “fight.”

Can You Tell if Dogs are Playing or Fighting?

In the first scenario, the humans missed the signs of escalating tension between their dogs. In the second scenario, they missed the dogs’ mutual signals that all the roughhousing and horrible noises were play. This week, play–how dogs communicate playful intentions, what play styles different dogs enjoy, and how to tell when the game may be about to go awry.

How Do Dogs Signal They Want to Play?

Most of you probably already know that play often starts with a “play bow”–front end low, butt wiggling in the air.  Behavior nerds call the play bow a meta-signal, meaning it tells the recipient how to interpret what comes next. When Reagan offers Puppet a play bow, she’s communicating that subsequent lunges, growls, bounces, and snaps aren’t real threats. When two dogs know each other well, they may barely sketch the play bow.

Do Dogs Laugh?

Dogs may also laugh to initiate play. I Grace Bryson describe the laugh as a “pronounced forced, breathy exhalation”–panting, but a particular kind of panting, with a broader frequency range.   Puppies who heard recorded pant-laughs often picked up a toy or approached people and other dogs who were present. Another puppy-typical play invitation is the face-paw–Puppy A swipes a fore paw at Puppy B’s face.  This action involves extension of one of the forelimbs toward the face of the other animal.  That really doesn’t quite convey the cute, does it? Some adult dogs paw-swipe, but my observations suggest that it doesn’t always go over so well, especially when a big galoot directs his paw-swipe to a smaller dog.

What Are the Different Kinds of Doggy Play?

Play itself can be lightning fast, one reason humans often find it difficult to interpret. Chase, wrestling, and tug are a few common forms, and dogs have individual preferences and play styles. A personal favorite of mine is “face fighting,” where two dogs stand or lie face to face with their teeth bared, scissoring their heads back and forth and snarling ferociously. In her younger days,  now Reagan and Puppet try to grab any loose skin they can get hold of and drag each other around our house. Play that intense can easily devolve into fighting, but Puppet and Reagan are especially close friends and rarely does their play go wrong.

When play’s going well, you’ll see constant, fluid, loose movement and lots of turn-taking.

How to Tell When Dog Play Is Going Well

How can you tell when play, especially intense play, is going right? Look for constant, fluid, loose movement. As the play goes on, you may see the dogs take turns being on the bottom or being chaser and chasee. Surprisingly, though,  play between pairs of dogs found that switching off rarely produced a 50-50 balance between the dogs.  Reagan and Puppet  see that it’s important for subordinates to make it especially clear that play aggression doesn’t reflect a serious challenge.

Watch the dogs’ faces. Look for open mouths. You may see teeth and hear snarls and growls, but again these will be in the context of fluid movement and lots of change–the dogs won’t lock into any one position. Their ears and the corners of their mouths will likely be back rather than forward.

Socially Skilled Dogs Can Deal with Their Own Minor Mistakes

You don’t necessarily have to intervene every time play goes wrong. Even socially skilled dogs who are good friends sometimes make mistakes–nipping a little too hard, for instance, or body-slamming with just that bit too much enthusiasm. Usually, they’ll de-escalate all by themselves. The dog on the receiving end of the mistake will yelp or snap and the dog who made the mistake will move out of the other dog’s space. One or both dogs will probably “shake off,” as if shaking off water. Next may come a renewed invitation to play, which may or may not be accepted. Either way, the dogs have handled the situation just fine; unless this scenario takes place over and over and over again, there’s no call for humans to step in.

How to Tell When Dog Play Is Going Seriously Wrong

On the other hand, if you see brief freezes, or if the dogs are stiffening up, making more stiff movements, it’s definitely time to interrupt. If the players are vocal types, listen for growelling that grows deeper and more intense. Boxing, with the dogs standing on their hind legs face to face, can be benign or can mark the prelude to a fight. Much depends on the individual dogs–some de-escalate easily, whereas others get more and more amped until suddenly it’s toddlers out of control on the playground and you’ve got a fight. Gladiator breeds and various terriers often seem to have hair triggers, especially with dogs they don’t know well. If you’ve got such a dog, the crowding and random mingling at dog parks probably aren’t well suited for her–play dates and hikes with compatible dogs would be a better choice.

Can Dogs Who’ve Fought Become Friends?

Play does sometimes turn into a squabble even between socially skilled dogs and even between good friends. So the fact that you’ve had to break two dogs up doesn’t necessarily mean they shouldn’t meet and play again. Give them a breather from direct interaction–the humans should step away to open up the space around the dogs, and maybe take a stroll together.  Then see what develops. These dogs may become friendly or indifferent non-playmates, or they may just have had some differences to work out. If play goes south repeatedly, though, the simplest response is to help the two dogs to steer clear of each other. You don’t get along with every person you meet, and rare is the dog who gets along with every other dog.

Can Three Dogs Play Well Together?

Dogs play best in pairs; when a third dog joins the mix, whether in chase or wrestling, two often gang up on the third. An explanation that with multiple dogs it’s easy for those “we’re just playing” signals to get lost in the mix.  Often one dog winds up lying on his back with his tail tucked between his legs and his neck exposed, while the others stand over him, stiff and tense. Or the victim dog will stand at bay, also with tucked tail. The others dart in and out, nipping. Or a chase game suddenly goes from “Yippee!” to “Uh-oh, they’re really after me!” Again, you’ll likely see the chasee’s tail tucked, and if the chasers catch up with her they may body slam her to the ground and then stand over her.

These ganging-up scenes are a pet peeve of mine. People often seem oblivious to the victim dog’s distress and will allow the bullying to continue until the victim explodes–at which point, guess which dog gets blamed? Fortunately, the more we learn about body language and behavior, the better we can respond to difficult situations.

Unsafe Toys for Dogs

Dogs will chew on just about anything, especially when they are puppies. With that in mind, even some dog toys found at your local pet store may be unsafe your pet. While you can do your best to avoid unsafe toys, supervision is really the key to keeping your pet safe.

considerations

• When it comes to dog toys, what is safe for one dog may be unsafe for yours, so always buy toys appropriate to your dog’s strength and activity level. Strong dogs may rip apart a nylon bone in a matter of minutes, while another may chew on it for years.

Size

• Small toys can be unsafe. All of your dog’s toys should be large enough that your dog cannot swallow them, so a good rule to follow is that the toy should be bigger than your dog’s mouth. Always watch over dogs playing with a new toy to make sure it is an appropriate size.

Age

• Old or worn toys may be dangerous for your dog to chew on as pieces, even strings, may become lodged in your dog’s throat or intestines. As squeakers fall out, rubber crumbles or seams shred, the toy becomes a choking hazard.

Chews

• Rawhide and Greenies can also be unsafe toys for your dog. While not dangerous for all dogs, some pets cannot digest the pieces of the chews, which can cause intestinal blockage.

Identification

• Before purchasing a dog toy, look for unsafe parts by gently pulling on pieces to make sure nothing falls off easily. Squeeze rubber balls and toys to see how durable the material feels and try to avoid flimsy construction.

Warning

• Don’t let dogs play with your child’s or non-pet toys, as they often have parts that can be swallowed, such as plastic eyes, bean stuffing or removable pieces. Instead, look for toys that have embroidered eyes and nothing plastic sewed on or attached.

THIS IS SO VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ! PLEASE, PLEASE

Okay so as many of you know we have just had a pretty rough four days with our big boy Daddy breaking his leg, today we met with the surgeon who did the operation and who is a orthopedist surgeon and specializes in nothing but bones. Here is what he told us and lets just say I am almost never speechless and he had me completely gob smacked. We found out that Daddy broke his leg most likely from his strong muscles that were developed over very weak and brittle bones, his exact words were Daddy’s bones are soft like ” swiss cheese ” we were shocked and then started asking so many questions, What? Why? how? Here is what we were told. Daddy being a large breed was either not put on puppy food ever or was taken off of it far, far to early. I would like to add that we rescued Daddy at 9-10 months old and not very familiar with his puppy hood as like most rescues we get little to no information on them. Also the specialist told us that another contributing factor may have been that we was left in a crate far to long ( more than 10 hours per day ) Let me tell you I was now feeling quite ill and very sad for Daddy.

 

We were told by this bone specialist that ALL puppies need to be on puppy food for a bare minimum of 12 months, the larger breeds of dogs who will be more than 100 pounds fully grown should be on puppy food for 18-24 months. Unfortunately most vets and breeders say take the puppy food away at 6-12 months depending on if your puppy is getting chubby. The specialist says if your puppy is getting chubby keep them on the food but increase their exercise. DR. BRODEUR the bone specialist says that even though we don’t see any more growing from our dogs again especially in the large breeds it’s what we are not seeing that is so important, their bone development! If Daddy had been on puppy food as a young puppy or had been kept on puppy food longer than 12 months his bones would not now be like swiss cheese. So where does that leave us now you may asking? Well we were told by the specialist to put him back on a high protein large breed puppy food for the next seven months but need to add a daily vitamin, plus a vitamin D supplement also a calcium supplement, add egg to his daily diet and to add whey powder for the amino acids. This is a regiment we will be following for the next 7 months until we have another bone scan to track his progress. Let me tell you this is in no way cheap on the wallet and could have all been avoided by simply keeping him on puppy for the 24 months.

 

SWISS CHEESE BONES AKA POROUS BONES

So you may also be asking your self ” why do vets recommend taking them off puppy food? ” I asked the same question from my specialist and this is what I was told, ” the vets are misinformed ” they do not do this with malice but from a bone perspective just uneducated, he also said that he is seeing more and more of this in the large breeds and is doing more  and more surgeries on these big boys because of the early removal of puppy food and from a bone specialist who does lots of these surgeries, he must know what he is talking about! It is now going to take me twice as long and cost me twice as much to try to reverse the hands of time, so take it from me and DR. BRODEUR leave your puppy food down a minimum of 12 months! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask me I had a very long conversation with the specialist and too long to write, but I will be happy to answer any questions I can. I would also like to add a P.S….. most people take puppy food away early because most times it’s more expensive than adult food per pound!! So you can pay for food as puppies, or pay in potential vet bills later! You decide!! THIS SURGERY MAY  HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY PROPER NUTRITION!

THE MILLION DOLLAR LEG

STITCHES ON THE INSIDE TO NOT HINDER HIS SEXINESS

TRYING TO SIT UP, DIDN’T GO WELL

CAN I TELL YOU HOW MAD I AM!!

So two days ago we had a very lovely day at Vanderwater Park and when we got back home the very tired puppies had a long nap, that was the last bit of peace we would have for the next to days! Later that evening about 4pm we were outside playing with the dogs and throwing a ball back and forth when all of a sudden my dog Daddy jumped in the air about 7 feet straight up and landed on his back leg and hip, well lets just say things got worse from there. Daddy let out a scream I have never heard from a dog before and as I am running to him I am thinking ” OMG let this not be broke!” It is also holiday Monday and this is going to be expensive and good luck finding a vet. Well it is in fact broke and broke badly! So off the the vet we go for x rays and some pain meds to hold us over until we can get into the vets at regular hours and informed us not to feed Daddy after 9pm incase they can do surgery in the morning! . I would like to give a HUGE thank you to Dr. Green at coleman vet clinic who came in on a holiday to help us. After Dr. Green looked at our x ray he informed us we need to see an orthopedist because looks like this break needs pins and plates. We were recommended to Bellway vet clinic, we called at 7:30am to arrange a visit to see if they can help us, unfortunately they were not able too because Daddy was too big. I then made another call to Loyalists vets explaining our situation and informing them that I had the x rays in my possession and could I come and have a consultation, they said yes and their earliest time was 11:50am and I could come then or bring Daddy in now put him in a crate and they would ” get to him when they get to him!” WHAT!!!!!  Who in the hell would do that? What a piss poor attitude! I explained that I would take the 11:50am appointment but can I leave Daddy at home until they look at the x rays to see if they could even help? I was told yes, ” OH thank god! ”

 

It was now about 11:15am and the phone rings, it’s Loyalist vets? confused I answered the phone, the vet receptionist was calling to inform me that if we did not bring in Daddy they would cancel my appointment! ” What? ” I again explained how much pain this dog was in, the let had still not been immobilized and his pain meds wore off! I just needed the vet to look at the x ray to see if they even think it is something they can fix or did I need to look else where and that I really didn’t want to move this big boy unnecessarily! She replied ” NO dog, no appointment! ” OMG!! so of coarse I said okay! Now I have to go across the street get the neighbor to come and help my son and I lift this dog into the car while I keep his leg as still as possible! We get him in the back of my car, my son lays in the back to keep him calm as I drive like I am carrying a Faberge egg. We get to Loyalist, I ask my son to wait in the car well I go see what’s what. I get in to the front desk where I am met with a woman who looks at me with disgust? ( I have to admit I am not looking the prettiest but come on, I have been up over 36 hours and have been peed on three times by Daddy in the stress of moving him ) she abruptly takes my x rays and disappears,  I would like to add that I am 5 minutes early for my appointment! From here I wait almost 40 min to get in to see the vet, why give appointment times if you can’t keep them, my son and Daddy are out in the car in the heat waiting until we can bring him in, they didn’t have a room for him to wait in. 45 min later, son and dog still in car we get put in exam room 3 to wait almost another 15 min, the vet comes in and asks how to spell Daddy’s name? then asked to see the x rays and tells me that the orthopedic surgeon is not in? Then why are we here? She also said not sure when they could do the surgery they would have to email the surgeon to find out???? Again! why are we here?? Why didn’t they tell me this at 7:30 this morning? At the end of this useless visit she also informs me there is no need to see the dog! Are you frigging kidding me?? So again I moved this poor dog unnecessarily!!  Your receptionist said ” no dog no visit!” Let’s just say at this point I was so mad I almost could not contain myself. I left the building feeling hopeless, I thought I am going to try one more vet in town before I had to go to Toronto or Ottawa. I went to see Dr. Chris Tummon at Moira vets, felt kind of bad that he had to have the tail end of my bad mood. When I arrived Dr. Tummon said how sorry he was for my bad day and that he could help me! I was in tears, ” really? ” he said again ” yes ” and that he would not make me move Daddy again and that he would come see him in the car! Now I was in love with this man, also gave him some pain meds and stabilized Daddy’s leg! Now I know I am in love! He was on the phone right away and had me a surgeon for 8:30am the next day! OMG where has this man been all my life? I was home about two hours and Dr. Tummon called to check in on us both to see we were still okay! OKay now I want to hump this mans leg like a dog!! LOL

 

Daddy will be going in for surgery tomorrow and the surgeon feels very good that the operation will be a success and that Daddy will recover well and should have no real side affects down the road where pain is concerned, Oh thank god. I would like to shout from  the roof tops that if you need a kind, compassionate,good, friendly vet that really cares about your animal and not the all mighty dollar then you need to see Dr. Chris Tummon he is at Moira vets I cannot say enough good things about him other thank THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for helping me with one of my best friends and family member!!

 

P.S I got home and Loyalist called me to explain that I didn’t pay my $81.00 office visit bill!!!!  HAHAHA good luck with that!  I have to say I WOULD NEVER recommend Loyalist to anyone! They do not have any ” bed side manor ” they do not care about how you feel or even listen to you when you try to explain about YOUR dogs best interests! You may no dogs but you don’t know mine! I do so please just listen! They only seem to care about money! I have nothing nice to say about them

DADDY’S BROKEN LEG

so I will stop there!

How to Stop Puppy Nipping

Puppies nip and bite for a variety of reasons and for the most part, this is normal behavior. Puppies use their mouths a lot when playing with one another, it’s a way for them to understand and explore their world. It’s important to discourage nipping when your puppy is still young because if you don’t, you may have a biting dog on your hands and that’s not nearly as cute as a nipping puppy. Also, their needle-sharp teeth can be painful.

There a lots of proven training methods to help correct your puppy’s behavioral problems. Before I get into the specific techniques you can use to stop your puppy from biting, always keep these general dog behavior training rules in mind:

• Puppy socialization and bite inhibition training go hand in hand.
• Never slap or hit your puppy in the face. This does not work! Your puppy will just think you are playing or could become afraid of you. This may even lead to some much bigger problems than simple puppy nipping.
• The general rule to stop puppy biting problems is to always encourage acceptable behavior and always discourage unacceptable behavior. To learn more about this fundamental rule of dog obedience training (including how to stop biting problems) visit Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer.
• While you are trying to stop your puppies from biting, never play tug of war, wrestling or chase type games with them. This only encourages the biting and nipping. 
• Whichever method you choose to train your puppy the golden rule is be consistent. This means that you and anyone else who comes into contact with your puppy must enforce your chosen strategy every time your pup takes a nip.
• If you don’t clearly communicate to your dog that the biting is unacceptable, he will not know he is doing anything wrong. It’s up to you to show him what is acceptable behavior, don’t just expect your puppy to know this! (You are really taking on the role of his littermates for this task).
• Another (extreme) reason puppies can bite is if they are trying to assert their dominance over you. If this is the case with your puppy, it must be stopped immediately. When you have a dominant puppy his biting will only be the beginning of many behavioral problems. To learn how to establish your position as the dominant one or leader in your owner-dog relationship

Vanderwater Park with Puppies and Good Friends!

JUNIOR & MYLO ON THE WAY TO VANDERWATER

JUNIOR & MYLO

DADDY ON THE WAY TO VANDERWATER

BRYAN

MARIJO

MARIJO & BIG MATT

GROUP SWIM AT THE BEACH

JUNIOR

SUMMER ( CHOCO LAB )

WHO WILL GET THE FRISBEE? DADDY

NOPE JUNIOR

MYLO, DADDY, JUNIOR, SUMMER

PUPPET, DADDY, MYLO

DADDY

BRYAN & MARIJO

SUMMER, MARIJO, BRYAN

Had a fantastic afternoon with the puppies and good friends! I Who knew this was so close to home and free! Vanderwater park is an awesome place to be with family and dog friendly, had to find places that are dog friendly these days! Well Vanderwater is the place to go. P.S bring bug spray, you will need it!