Grooming & Training

Cappuchino

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Hi, i am going to get a new pup soon. So how should I groom him? will a ball headed pin brush work on him? what is the procedure? Also, how should i train his "down" command. How do you recommend potty training? there is so much stuff online!!:gaah
 
yes, you're absolutely right there is so much reading material, so you feel completely overwhelmed. :smile2:

There are as many opinions about to get a puppy home as there are puppies owners.

So I would still advise you to read everything you find, so you will begin to sort through these advice.

Beginning in this forum here is probably the very best advices, although you will see many different. http://sheltieforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=64

NB: I see in your past threads that you've got some good advice, try to read them again. :yes:
 
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Hey,so if i get a new dog, what can he share with my old dog? can they share food bowls, water bowls? what is the difference between puppy food and adult food? can a puppy eat adult food?
 
Hey,so if i get a new dog, what can he share with my old dog? can they share food bowls, water bowls? what is the difference between puppy food and adult food? can a puppy eat adult food?

There is a significant difference between puppy and adult dog food and you will want your pup on a good quality puppy food for at least the first 6-9 months before gradually transitioning over to adult dog food.

Water bowls are typically a share...but food bowls should not only be separate but each dog should have a private place (crate or separate room) where they eat alone so you know that each is getting the correct food and also that one dog is not stealing all the food from the other dog/s.

Trini
 
In this post, you only asked specifically about grooming, so I won't go into any other puppy care.

When you bring your pup home.....

When you cuddle with your pup play with the paws and ears every time. You want the pup to get used to being handled.

For brushing, as long as the brush you is gentle, and you use a gentle touch, just stroking in across the pup, turning the pup onto his back and getting used to being on his back while you gently swipe is a good start.

For Nails....again....start by holding the dogs paws one at a time and applying pressure to gently push the nails out. At this point, you don't need dog nail clippers. Cat scissors or even human nail scissors (round tip) will do the job. You are really only just trying to get the dog used to being handled.

Once your dog has had 2nd vaccinations, I would recommend finding a groomer that does Puppy Intro to Grooming. Usually that means a bath and blow dry, and trimming of nails and feet. At my store, at Intro's we ask the owner be there with the puppy.

The earlier you get your dog used to other people handling him, the easier it will be for future groomings.

If you plan to groom yourself, same principles. Hope this helps!
 
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