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2012-05-25T02:59:19+01:00text/html2008-03-08T18:04:08+01:00http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com<div>There are few things cuter than a new puppy - at least until you bring one home and watch him soil your carpet and chew on your favorite sofa! Those adorable faces in the pet store window are going to take some effort on your part to care for and train.<br /> <br /> The key to have a great start for the new family member is to arm yourself with lots of valuable puppy care information and most of all, prepare yourself and your whole family well. That way the most critical first days and weeks will be much more enjoyable to you and the puppy as well. To be the best puppy owner you can be, you need a lot of knowledge and tools to handle most anything coming your way!<br /> <br /> Don't Forget the Supplies - Stock Up<br /> <br /> To determine which supplies that you will need for your new arrival, there are any number of websites that will offer the puppy care information that you will need. Other good sources for puppy care information include your veterinarian's office, the local library, or the shelter that you adopt your puppy from.<br /> <br /> The first thing you need for your puppy are high quality feeding supplies, things like bowls for water and food. You'll also need high quality dry food which is especially formulated for puppies. This is very important for your puppy's longterm health! It's also a good idea to get a crate for your puppy. Most puppy care information guides talk about benefits of crate training dogs. You should line the bottom of the crate with an old blanket or soft towel that your puppy will find comfortable for sleeping on. In the beginning it could be good to take a small piece of cloth from puppy's old home and put it where it sleeps as that makes him or her feel more comfortable and safe.<br /> <br /> Few chew toys and grooming supplies like shampoo and nail clippers are also important from the beginning. As far as chew toys go, avoid things like rawhide as that can break off and get lodged in small dog's throat. Instead get something like Nylabone chew toy for playtime. Hopefully those toys will save your brand new shoes or those living room chairs. Puppies are a lot like children; they have new teeth and those need a lot of material to bite on! You'll also need a collar and leash before you bring your puppy home. Remember also that although puppies are hyperactive they also need a lot of sleep and rest to help them grow and become well mannered and peaceful as adult dogs.<br /> <br /> Prepare For Housebreaking<br /> <br /> Housebreaking will be one of the first training objectives you will have for your pup, and there is plenty of good puppy care information available to complete this task properly. A crate can be a very helpful tool in the process of housebreaking, since your puppy is unlikely to soil his crate when he is inside.<br /> <br /> For more information about puppy care and housebreaking check the Internet or ask advice from the breeder or veterinarian. Just make sure that you have lots of cleaning supplies available as accidents can and do happen. Most of all, be patient as it will take some time for your puppy to get the hang of this routine.</div><div style="font-style: italic"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div>Before your get that adorable puppy home, check these <a href="http://www.puppycaretipsandinfo.com/puppy-care-tips/puppy-care-information-that-will-benefit-you-and-your-new-puppy-27/" target="_blank">Puppy Care Tips</a> <a href="http://www.puppycaretipsandinfo.com/" target="_blank">More Puppy Care articles</a> </div>
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There are few things cuter than a new puppy - at least until you bring one home and watch him soil your carpet and chew on your favorite sofa! Those adorable faces in the pet store window are going to take some effort on your part to care for and train.