Spaniel Training and Dog Care

Puppies

Puppies are great fun but they can also present challenges for new or inexperienced dog owners. We have some great tips and advice as well as some of our favourite puppy things that will help you with your youngster.

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  • How to tire out a puppy before vaccinations

    How to tire out a puppy before vaccinations

    If you are a new puppy owner then you’ll know that you cannot take them out in public before they are fully vaccinated as they could become unwell. You’ll also know that puppies are lively youngsters who seem to possess endless amounts of energy. So, how do you tire out a puppy before he is…

  • How to introduce a puppy to an older dog

    How to introduce a puppy to an older dog

    If you already have a dog or dogs then it’s possible that you may, at some point, decide to get a puppy to join the pack and, for the uninitiated, this can present some potential problems with the established ‘pack’. With a little care and by simply thinking ‘dog’ you can minimise the risks associated…

  • The best way to potty train a puppy without a crate

    The best way to potty train a puppy without a crate

    For many new puppy owners one of the biggest challenges that they face is the matter of house training, or as some people put it ‘potty training’. There are some people that recommend the use of a crate to ‘train’ the puppy, but this is not necessary and is actually not a good idea –…

  • What temperature do newborn puppies need? What you need to know

    What temperature do newborn puppies need? What you need to know

    When you have a litter of puppies it is important to keep them warm and free from damp and draughts so that they stay healthy and don’t get chilled, which can be fatal to young puppies. The question on many breeders’ minds however is, what temperature do newborn puppies need? Newborn puppies should be kept…