Discovering the Unique World of Your BFF Care

Whether they com “Itsy-Bitsy, “Teeny-Tiny” or “Big and Bully”, “Rough, Tough and Ready” a new puppy is a New Puppy! Even though we specialize in these wonderful little Chihuahuas you see on our website, it just doesn’t matter the breed or size. They are all cute in their own way. 

What you may want to consider before bringing a new puppy or a rescue home for the first time (and we’ve done our share of both over the years), is puppy proofing your home just like you would for a small toddler. Be sure there are no objects that could be ingested lying around or electrical cords to chew on, no candy or gum, sugar-free or otherwise, especially no chocolate. Let’s just say…”don’t leave any food lying out on the counters, table, etc., maybe even in the bedroom, nothing breakable they could knock off and possibly swallow small pieces. At this time of the year there are extra items like toys, jewelry, candles, flowers and plants or clothing from our gifts that make it especially tempting to check out but could be potentially hazardous. Better to be safe than pay the price later. Right! So be certain to look around from the floor to the counters and above.

Now the day has come, the new arrival is here at last! Oh, the joy and excitement abounds and everyone is joining in the fun; family, friends and neighbor kids may be present too. It’s a celebration of love! There is just a few things that are important to understand. When a puppy enters your home, it’s very possible is the first time it has been away from its mother and liter mates (the only world h/she has ever known). Kind of like a small child going to camp, away from their parents, family members and friends for the first time. Then we teach them “don’t talk to or go with strangers”! Fear and uncertainty has a way of setting in even with our pets.

It takes lots of patience and understanding when bringing a little one home for the first time. We can’t automatically expect them to know our schedules, where and when we want them to go potty, eat, don’t whine or cry because I don’t have time for you right now. Yes, some may even go so far as to expect them to sleep in a strange bed and place “all night long” without so much as a whimper.

My question to you is this – why do we expect more from our four legged kids than we do of our own selves at times? It’s all about patience, compassion and understanding. Now, go love on your new puppy and use the best skills when it comes to training…and if you need help, give me a call. 

Thanks, Linda