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Puppies cute and adorable creatures.

They are also huge pain in the patues for the first 5 months of they little lives. God most of made them adorable so their mother would not eat them and we as dog lovers would find it in our hearts to forgive and forget all the terror they put us through.

   

Naughty Trooper 

The truth is  most of our puppies mistakes and errors are our own faults.  Some things are not of course, and some things puppies just have to outgrow.  Like a  toddler throwing a tantrum it is up to us to guide our puppies to success. 

A few words or caution here If I may for those considering getting a puppy. 

First do your research, how much time do you have, what is the energy level of the dog breed or mixe your bringing into your home for example.  Some breeds to not make good apartment dwellers no matter what. 

Expense... puppies need 3 sets of vaccination and most vets today like to give a 4th this will help guard against very infection and deadly diseases puppies get.  Parvo being the most prevalent in most areas of the country. Do not take your puppy out in public until at least 3 shots have been given.

What is the right age to get a puppy? Many people trying to get rid of puppies on Craigslist and backyard breeder will offer puppies before 8 weeks old and as early as 5 or  6 weeks. Never ever get a puppy this young no matter what. Puppies do not really get weaned until around 8 weeks if left up to the mother dogs.  Puppies also miss out on important dog social skills and will have many behavior issues if taken away that early. They will have trouble with other dogs in most cases and not knowing how to read other dogs signals to them, and they will have trouble with bite inhibition . Many will become aggressive. In almost every state it is illegal to get rid of puppies before 8 weeks old and no responsible party would do it. 

My advice get a puppy no sooner then 8 weeks and preferable 10 or 12 weeks. You will have a better dog in the long run.

I will strive to keep up this blog weekly and to answer the question put to me and give advice to help you have a better puppy. 

And I will try to keep it simple I will post picture of Trooper and his progress and go over simple training tips with you. 

 Nanc Johnson the puppy Wrangler.