Is your puppy going to be around little kids? If so you need to teach him how to handle their touching and pulling. The best way is for you to act like a child and gently pull on his coat, make loud sharp sudden noises and sudden movements. At the same time make sure you handle your puppy frequently, touch his paws, ears, belly and tail as if you were grooming him. Keep in mind that little kids are curious and want to explore this fur ball, so make sure he can handle it. Praise your puppy and give him treats during this time.
Your children will be so excited when you get a new puppy. They will want to play with him and show him love all the time! But for your puppy’s protection as well as the safety of your kids, you will need to establish some rules.
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Ok, your family has decided to get a new dog – a puppy, actually. The next thing you need to do is to decide what breed of puppy to get. The breed of dog you get will make a huge difference, so be sure to consider this decision carefully.
There are many things to consider when deciding on a breed. Not only do you have to consider the personality of the dog breed, but also your own personality and that of any family members. You need to make sure that your puppy’s personality is compatible with you.
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