So I am finally bringing my new puppy home tomorrow!!! She's a 12 week old black female. We are very excited!!! I still have have a few questions regarding puppies....
1. At 12 weeks, how long of a walk should we be taking? I don't want to over do it but I want to make sure we are getting our excercise and are exploring as much as possible.
2. At what age is it okay to start using a pinch or slip collar? I want to get her on the right track on the leash as soon as possible. I have had much success with a pinch collar, but the dog was already a year old when we started.
3. Any tips on bringing her into her new home? I've already puppy-proofed the whole house and yard (Hoses, electrical wires, coffee tables, etc..). How do I introduce her to her new enviroment?
(on a leash, let her roam...??)
4. What's a good age to start going to the dog park? I want to socialize her as much as possible so she is used to strangers and dogs.
Thanks everybody!!!
1. At 12 weeks, how long of a walk should we be taking? I don't want to over do it but I want to make sure we are getting our excercise and are exploring as much as possible.
2. At what age is it okay to start using a pinch or slip collar? I want to get her on the right track on the leash as soon as possible. I have had much success with a pinch collar, but the dog was already a year old when we started.
3. Any tips on bringing her into her new home? I've already puppy-proofed the whole house and yard (Hoses, electrical wires, coffee tables, etc..). How do I introduce her to her new enviroment?
(on a leash, let her roam...??)
4. What's a good age to start going to the dog park? I want to socialize her as much as possible so she is used to strangers and dogs.
Thanks everybody!!!