Puppies For Dummies, 4th Edition

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Heartworm preventive. No heartworm test is required if puppy’s mother was on preventive and puppy is started by the age of 12 weeks. With your dog sitting at your left side, show him a treat, held in the right hand, say “Down,” and then lower the treat to the ground between his feet and slowly slide it forward so he has to lie down to get it. Even if you already have another dog, make sure the new puppy will have its own bed, food and water dishes, and a couple of toys. Wormings as prescribed by your veterinarian, at two- to three-week intervals or until the fecal test comes up clear. For the next attempt, put the treat in your right hand, and then put your left hand through his collar under his chin and say “Down.”

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Dr. Burch notes that sometimes house soiling is a sign of a physical issue. “Well before the several month mark, a dog who has seemed impossible to housetrain should have a good veterinary workup,” she says. If your vet finds that your dog is healthy, the next step is to find a trainer or behaviorist who has had experience with this issue.Call your dog by saying “Buddy, Come,” and use the leash to guide him to you as your partner lets go of him.

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If you’re interested in training your dog to come to you when he’s called, one way to teach him is to play the Recall Game. This training game is played with two people, one hungry dog, a 6-foot leash, and plenty of small treats. Practice the Recall Game on and off leash inside, on and off leash outside in a confined area, and then ultimately on and off leash with distractions when your dog is ready. Be sure you can touch your dog’s collar every time he comes to you and before you give him a treat. It is vital to housetraining success. Puppies have tiny bladders, and water runs right through them. The same is true for solid matter. You have to make sure you are giving your puppy ample opportunity to do the right thing.Give frequent trips outside, including after every meal, first thing in the morning and last thing at night. When he responds correctly, reward him with a treat. If he doesn’t respond correctly, review Step 2.

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Lower the treat and apply slight downward pressure toward the dog’s chest using the collar. Give your dog the treat and lots of praise when he lies down. Find a partner and sit on the floor 6 feet apart, facing each other, and ask your partner to gently restrain the dog while you hold the handle of the leash.Do get into the habit of giving a command only once. If your dog doesn’t respond to a command you already taught him, reinforce the command by helping him respond correctly. Any suspected poisoning, including ingestion of antifreeze, rodent or snail bait, or human medication