Cesar Millan's Puppy Tips

Spring is around the corner. Actually Daylight Savings time stats Sunday, March 8. Mama is really excited about that change. She was telling me that Spring is a good time to get a puppy. I immediately stopped in my tracks.  What is she talking about? Dad, did you hear Mama? Puppy? No way in this household do we need a puppy. I am the one and only Queen Bee at this shelter. 

Anyway, she said she thought about it because she received an email from Cesar introducing his new pack member--Spot. So she told me we should repurpose the information for anyone who is thinking about adding a pup to the pack. So here is some useful information that Cesar sent to her but we are NOT using. You can subscribe to his information too. Go to  https://www.cesarsway.com/

Woof, woof till later, 
Zoey Elizabeth

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Reprinted from email:

Meet Spot, the newest member of my pack. He is 14 weeks old and I just rescued him from Orlando, Florida! I came around the corner the other day and saw him towering over my luggage like Simba from The Lion King… 

Although he was misbehaving, I feel it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce some puppy training tips to all pet parents that are bringing home a puppy for the first time or even the second! Many puppies end up in shelters for reasons that are completely avoidable if you provide the proper training practices from the beginning. They’re cute and cuddly lovable little balls of fur — but they can be more difficult to handle than adult dogs. “Puppy training” is our number one category for questions at Cesar’s Way. That’s why Cesar decided to offer his top ten Puppy Tips, and more.   Puppy Proof Your Home Before Arrival Make sure to hide electrical cords and cables, keep trash tightly closed, put child-proof latches on cupboards and closets, secure cleaning supplies. Keep clothes that smell like you picked up and secured in a hamper, and keep dangerous things in the bathroom secured — razors, perfumes, cotton balls, soap, etc… and keep the toilet lid down at all times.   Bringing a Puppy Home Take her on a walk to tire her out first; invite her into the home after you still have them on leash, and establish it as your territory as you introduce her to it.   Everyone Remain Calm You need to remain calm and practice “no touch, no talk, no eye contact” during the introduction. Let her off leash when you get to the place where she’ll sleep. This tells her “this spot is yours.”   Establish a Regular Schedule Establish a regular schedule for walks, feeding, and playtime, and stick to it. Make sure your puppy gets potty time every two to four hours at first, and five to thirty minutes after eating, which is when she’ll have to naturally go.   Never Discipline Your Puppy Do not discipline your puppy for an accident in the house or misbehavior that you didn’t catch her doing. She won’t make the association and you’ll just confuse her. Stay calm and clean up.   Puppies Use Their Mouths When They Play We have to teach them what’s appropriate and what isn’t when it comes to mouthing and biting. Gentle play continues. Rough play stops and gets a puppy time-out. Dogs are often hauled off to shelters because they have bitten a member of the family. If a dog exhibits aggressive behavior, it must be dealt with immediately. Biting can be avoided if a dog is properly trained and socialized, and if behavioral issues are addressed before they worsen.   Establish Mouth Rules If you don’t want the puppy mouthing people at all, redirect her before her mouth makes contact by using a chew or a treat and get her to bite onto that instead.   Establish a Relationship With the Vet Right Away If you already have one you like and trust, great. If not, find one as soon as possible to start your puppy on a lifetime of good health. Be Patient Remember that puppies are just learning the rules, boundaries, and limitations, and it can take them a few tries to get it right. A failure today is not a failure forever, so don’t get frustrated. Do stay calm and consistent and your puppy will get it eventually. Until Next Time! Cesar Millan

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