Hi iam new here and i am getting a puppy soon i need help=P~

i need help taking care of one cuz i don't know how to take care of a shhpoo can someone tell me how to take care of one thankyou =P~ =P~

 

what is a shhpoo?
Have you ever had a dog before? How old is the dog you are getting? What made you want to get a dog? How big will it get? Do you have enough time to excercise it everyday?

One of the first things you should do is research the breed of dog. Ho wmuch will it weigh at full grown, what are some of its personality traits (nippy, yappy, aggressive). These are all things you sould know prior to getting a dog, to make sure that breed accomodates your lifestyle.

You should have all of the dogs stuff before you pick up the dog. (food dishes, bed, food, toys, ect) so that when he comes home, the transition will be easier for you. If you will need to potty train it, there has been some good discussions on that lately, just look at some old posts, or do some reseatch on the internet.

Are you going to crate train your dog, or let it have the house when you leave. I would not recommend the whole house as that can be scarey to a new puppy, but maybe its own room? You will need to do some major puppy proofing. Anything it can eat should be moved up high, or out of the room.

I would als recommend strating obedience school a couple of days after he has settled in. This is a great way to bond with your new puppy, and will establish "rules" right away, so you will worry about less later.

Puppies need to eat smaller portions of food more often during the day. Once your pup gets older, you can go down to one meal a day. Some people still like to feed two meals a day so their dog gets to even out their food, and doesn't get sick from eating so much so fast. Are you available to be home for the first little bit to potty train and feed at the right hours? If not, you can call local doggie daycares, or "dog sitters". For a fee they will come to your house while you are out and feed your pup, let him out to pee etc. You just have to tell them when you want them there and for how long.

Have the pup checked by a vet right away. You want to find out if there is any illness as soon as possible. This will prevent further problems from happening later on, as well as inform you if there is anything wrong now. This will allow you to speak to the previous owner to see if they are willign to cover the cost of bills, or refund you your money. Make sure he has had his first set of shots. If the owner can't prove it (on paper) getit done again. This will not hurt the pup.

I can't think of anytihing else right now, these are just some of the things I did before I got Harley. Is there any specific questions you had?

 

legolas,

Bully had a lot of good information, but if you've never raised a puppy, you need to know things in really good detail so you do it right. It's probably too much info to get it all here. Will you be doing this yourself, or will you have help? Anyway, I would suggest getting a good book or two on puppy raising and training, to start.

Also, since (I think) you're referring to a 'shih poo', or shih tzu/poodle cross; you might try the 'toy dogs' site here; they may be able to help you a little more specifically with regard to that type.

Good luck, legolas!

 

In reply to you taking care of your new puppy!

I have to agree with Karma & bullylove1 you need to get some books and maybe do some checking into whats all expected of you before you get this puppy so you don't feel swamp or feel like a failure! when you get it. trust me I've been there I've never raised a infant before and when simon came to me he was 3-4weeks old so there was a-lot to expect of me, my life change and time was devoted 100% to him day and night because he had no mother.just go on line and check out different places that give tips on care of puppies. if you need more help e-mail me o.k i'm here i'll help the best I can. I'm learning to. aussylover

 

Puppies are a LOT of work. Please do your research and be prepared before you bring him home. If you don't have time to research, you don't have time to own a puppy - consider an older dog or a cat.

Buy one of Ian Dunbar's puppy books and read it cover to cover.

 

I think an older dog or cat (any age) is easier than a puppy, lots of clean up chewing, puppy stuff. Although you can run into that with older dogs too. But research til your brain hurts and then it will be time to get a puppy (just kidding).