My new puppy questions?
I just got the cutest 9 week old Maltese from my dad. She is adorable and I want to do the best for her. :)Im very new at this so I have a lot of ques
I just got the cutest 9 week old Maltese from my dad. She is adorable and I want to do the best for her. :)
I'm very new at this so I have a lot of questions.
1) What are some of the best brands of dog food out there?
2) How often do I have to get her vaccine? (She has already gotten 2 before from the previous owner).
3) She cries her eyes out at night because she has to sleep by herself in her baby play-area thing (with her bed and etc.) and my mom is not letting me sleep with it, how do I keep her quiet?
4) How often do they have to be groomed? (She looks like a cute little cotton ball right now).
5) What is the appropriate age to be training the dog to obey me? Is she too little?
6) How do I potty train her? She has her baby pads and stuff but likes to go to the bathroom on the floor in the house.
7) What are the essential needs on raising a puppy?
8) Any other advise? I need help! :o
Thank you! :D
P.S: Oh and I heard that she shouldn't be touched by other people... Is it true and why is that?
Also is there any nutritious food/menu/recipe that I can make and feed her?
or:I just got the cutest 9 week old Maltese from my dad. She is adorable and I want to do the best for her. :)I'm very new at this so I have a lot of questions.1) What are some of the best brands of dog food out there?2) How often do I have to get her vaccine? (She has already gotten 2 before from the previous owner).3) She cries her eyes out at night because she has to sleep by herself in her baby play-area thing (with her bed and etc.) and my mom is not letting me sleep with it, how do I keep her quiet?4) How often do they have to be groomed? (She looks like a cute little cotton ball right now).5) What is the appropriate age to be training the dog to obey me? Is she too little?6) How do I potty train her? She has her baby pads and stuff but likes to go to the bathroom on the floor in the house.7) What are the essential needs on raising a puppy?8) Any other advise? I need help! :oThank you! :DP.S: Oh and I heard that she shouldn't be touched by other people... Is it true and why is that?Also is there any nutritious food/menu/recipe that I can make and feed her?
or:Try these advise:Two metal bowls. These are better than glass because they do not chip and stay cleaner. One for food and one for water.A puppy bed. Some options are: crate with a crate pillow, a snuggle nest, or a wicker basket with a lot of towels. Whatever you choose, make sure it is always soft, comfy, and dry. Also keep in hand for a blanket in case of cool weather.Toys. Your puppy will be a ball of boundless energy, so make sure you get plenty of toys. You should have chew toys and soft toys . Make sure the toys are indestructible, if not your pup can choke and die. Also remember that you should not give rawhide to pups as a toy. It's only for treats.Puppy treats. Make sure you get a variety: Crunchy and soft. The soft will be good for training, and the crunchy will help clean teeth.Puppy food: Do some research on dog food. Kibble, canned, home cooked, and feeding a raw diet are all options for a puppy.Make sure you buy a puppy food with no dyes or artificial flavors or preservatives in it as dogs can have food allergies to these just like people.Basic grooming tools. Get a bristle brush, comb, rubber gloves, nail clippers, dog shampoo, dog conditioner, dog toothpaste, toothbrush, and towels.A harness and tag. Get a nylon harness, and metal tag. Do not use a collar while walking puppies even when they grow up. It hurts their necks and can injure their throats. Remember when sizing the harness that puppies will grow.