I am your puppy, and I will love you until the end of the earth, but please know a few things about me. I am a puppy; this means that my intelligence and capacity for learning are the same as an 8 month old child. This is how I explore and learn about the world. Even HUMAN children put things in their mouths and I will chew EVERYTHING I can get my teeth on. It's up to you to guide me to what is mine to chew and what is not.
I am a puppy; Remember that I NEED to go potty after eating, sleeping, playing, drinking and around every 2-3 hours. I cannot hold my bladder for longer than 1-2 hours. I cannot 'feel' that I need to poop until it is actually beginning to come out. I cannot vocalize nor tell you that I need to go, and I cannot have "Bladder & Bowel" control until 6-9 months of age. Do not punish me if you have not let me out for 3 hours and I tinkle. It is your fault. A crate will help me learn to housebreak easier, and I will avoid you being mad at me. If you want me to sleep through the night, then do not give me water after 7 or 8 pm. I am a puppy, accidents will happen, please be patient with me ! In time I will learn.
I am a puppy I like to play. I will run around, and chase imaginary monsters, and chase your feet and your toes and 'attack' you, and chase fuzz balls, other pets, and small kids. It is play it's what I do. Do not be mad at me or expect me to be sedate, mellow and sleep all day. If my high energy level is too much for you, maybe you should consider an older dog. My play is beneficial, use your wisdom to guide me in my play with appropriate toys, and activities, like chasing a rolling ball or plenty of chew toys for me. If I nip you too hard, talk to me in 'dog talk', by giving a loud YELP, I will usually get the message, as this is how dogs communicate with one another. If I get too rough, simply ignore me for a few minutes, or put me in my crate with an appropriate chew toys. I am a puppy; hopefully you would not yell, hit or strike, kick, or beat a 6 month old infant, so please do not do the same to me. I am delicate, and impressionable. If you treat me harshly now, I will grow up learning to fear being hit, spanked, kicked or beat. Instead, please guide me with encouragement and wisdom. For instance, If I am chewing something wrong, say 'no chew!' and hand me a toy I can chew. Better yet, pick up ANYTHING that you don't want me to get into. I can't tell the difference between your old sock and your new sock, or an old sneaker and your $200.00 Nikes.
I truly DO want to please you, and be part of your family, and your life. You got me (I hope) because you want a loving partner and companion, so do not relegate me to the backyard when I get bigger. I have feelings and drives much like your own, but yet also very different. Guide me with gentleness and training to become the kind of family member you want me to be. I have feelings and drives like you do, but yet so very different. I am your Puppy
I love you and I am not perfect , so please, learn all you can about training me, puppy behaviors and caring for me from the breeder where you got me, books on dog care, our vet and research on your computer. Puppy classes and obedience training are where we both can learn together and have a lot of fun. I am your Puppy
I am a puppy and I want more than anything to love you, be with you and please you. Won't you please take time to understand how I work? We are the same you and I, in that we both feel hunger, pain, thirst, discomfort, fear, rejection but yet we are also very different and must work to understand one another's language, body signals, want and needs. Some day I will be a handsome dog hopefully one you can be proud of and one that you will love as much as I love you.
I Love you
Your puppy
I am a puppy; Remember that I NEED to go potty after eating, sleeping, playing, drinking and around every 2-3 hours. I cannot hold my bladder for longer than 1-2 hours. I cannot 'feel' that I need to poop until it is actually beginning to come out. I cannot vocalize nor tell you that I need to go, and I cannot have "Bladder & Bowel" control until 6-9 months of age. Do not punish me if you have not let me out for 3 hours and I tinkle. It is your fault. A crate will help me learn to housebreak easier, and I will avoid you being mad at me. If you want me to sleep through the night, then do not give me water after 7 or 8 pm. I am a puppy, accidents will happen, please be patient with me ! In time I will learn.
I am a puppy I like to play. I will run around, and chase imaginary monsters, and chase your feet and your toes and 'attack' you, and chase fuzz balls, other pets, and small kids. It is play it's what I do. Do not be mad at me or expect me to be sedate, mellow and sleep all day. If my high energy level is too much for you, maybe you should consider an older dog. My play is beneficial, use your wisdom to guide me in my play with appropriate toys, and activities, like chasing a rolling ball or plenty of chew toys for me. If I nip you too hard, talk to me in 'dog talk', by giving a loud YELP, I will usually get the message, as this is how dogs communicate with one another. If I get too rough, simply ignore me for a few minutes, or put me in my crate with an appropriate chew toys. I am a puppy; hopefully you would not yell, hit or strike, kick, or beat a 6 month old infant, so please do not do the same to me. I am delicate, and impressionable. If you treat me harshly now, I will grow up learning to fear being hit, spanked, kicked or beat. Instead, please guide me with encouragement and wisdom. For instance, If I am chewing something wrong, say 'no chew!' and hand me a toy I can chew. Better yet, pick up ANYTHING that you don't want me to get into. I can't tell the difference between your old sock and your new sock, or an old sneaker and your $200.00 Nikes.
I truly DO want to please you, and be part of your family, and your life. You got me (I hope) because you want a loving partner and companion, so do not relegate me to the backyard when I get bigger. I have feelings and drives much like your own, but yet also very different. Guide me with gentleness and training to become the kind of family member you want me to be. I have feelings and drives like you do, but yet so very different. I am your Puppy
I love you and I am not perfect , so please, learn all you can about training me, puppy behaviors and caring for me from the breeder where you got me, books on dog care, our vet and research on your computer. Puppy classes and obedience training are where we both can learn together and have a lot of fun. I am your Puppy
I am a puppy and I want more than anything to love you, be with you and please you. Won't you please take time to understand how I work? We are the same you and I, in that we both feel hunger, pain, thirst, discomfort, fear, rejection but yet we are also very different and must work to understand one another's language, body signals, want and needs. Some day I will be a handsome dog hopefully one you can be proud of and one that you will love as much as I love you.
I Love you
Your puppy
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