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The Scotty Appeal - 7
Planning for a new puppy
What to do when they come home and beyond
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Toys and Fun to
Start Your Preparation
Supplying Yourself and
Preparing for the Pup Invasion
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Get the supplies
and equipment you'll need ...
Here's a list:
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Easily washable,
hard-to-destroy bedding material, imitation sheepskin works well
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Tip-proof, stainless
steel or hard plastic
food & water dishes.
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Buckle puppy collar
& lead; Think rolled leather collar
that WalMart, Dog Specialty stores sell. A leather lead
too is a good investment as they last longer and are easier
to use for training. Those flexi leads in cartridges are NOT
a good choice. They will make your 4 wheel drive Scots real
pullers.
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ID Tag with your
phone number to wear on the collar.
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A collection of
high quality, safe chew toys: Puppy Nylabones,
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Cressite rubber
balls or bones and sturdy
stuffed squeak toys.
Keep in mind you will loose the woobie stuffed toys to Scotties who
will destroy them. Always supervise your pups at play.
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Grooming supplies:
ask your breeder for
recommendations.
I know of some groomers and have how to groom a pet Scot
directions. Most groomers around here tho. they claim they
know how to groom a Scot do not do so well.
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A quality brand of
dry puppy food.
We prefer Nutro Natural Puppy
Lamb and Rice
Getting Ready for Your New Pet (NutroProducts.com) Hopefully the
puppy kit I have ordered for all of you will finally arrive before Oct.
1st. Nutro also has a frequent buyer program that after x amount of
bags, you qualify for a free bag. So save those receipts. If you are
planning on another brand DO buy one bag of Nutro Natural so you can
transition them to the new kibble. Nutro is readily available at feed
and specialty dog stores. About $1 a pound. Those of you seeing
Neyll and Moose can tell just how well shiny and thick their coats
are.
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Bitter Apple, a
safe spray-on product to discourage chewing on inappropriate objects.
A spray bottle filled with water also an excellent deterrent for
unwanted behaviors. Very effective keeping Mr. Moose off the sliding
glass door here.
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A wire “baby gate”
for blocking doorways. A Wooden and Plastic gates are going
to be eaten by your pups large teeth and jaws. Neyll prefers wood to
eat and Moose plastic. Go stainless steel for the bowls. Scotties have
teeth the size of a German Shepherd no kidding! They are also listed as
the 3rd best "alarm dog" only beaten by German Shepherds and Rotties.
That doesn't mean guard dogs. Once the "stranger" is allowed in, they
will lick or nibble them to death.
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A good book on
puppy care & training. Read through them before bringing your
puppy home..."
- Find
a good quality
crate or Vari Kennel
<We chose Nylabone
Folding Carriers> MAKE SURE you invest in a kennel. It
will keep your puppy safe and your house safe from them. Do no allow
your Scotty to be unsupervised out of kennel.
Crates are great for home use and on the go such
as camping make sure you read:
Sir
Bill's Crate Training Guide
- Other suggestions from GoodDogz.org:
Your Shopping
List
Focus on Fun:
Choosing the Right Toys
Sharing Your
Home Safely: Dog-and-Puppy Proofing
Mutual Respect: Dogs and Children
The
Do-It-Yourself Menagerie: Insuring Multiple Pet Safety
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Kids and Dogs:
A Common Sense Approach
(CanisMajor.com)
Kibble Sites to Get Freebies
- Fill out applications
for free puppy kits and apply for newsletters via snail mail &
Internet delivery
<>We use Nutro
Natural Puppy Lamb & Rice
Nutro
Products Pet Food - quality dog and cat food. [New Window]
"For over seventy-five
years, Nutro has created, tested, and produced the finest pet
foods on the market. Our philosophy is simple ..."
TIP: Discover more discount, coupons,
and freebies from other dog food manufacturers. Do not necessarily get
an expensive brand like Solid Gold;
it has too much protein and will cause weight gain. Nutro does make a
new line of no doubt more expensive kibble called Max. Stick with
kibble whose first ingredients listed are Lamb and Rice. This
will prevent allergies and have the right amount of protein.
Great Tips and General Links
to Psych Yourself Up
Plan
That All Important First
Visit
Before You Pick up the Puppy
- Consult a local
veterinarian, veterinarian assistant, and well researched people who
own Scotties themselves and have bred Scotties in a manner consistent
with
your own dog breeding requirements. Note: areas should have a
counterpart of the below Veterinarian
Medical Association. Always take
your puppy to a vet who is very
knowledgeable regarding Scotties within 72 hours after receipt for a
full physical and health
workup. Make the appointment PRIOR to picking up your puppy.
Now is the hour to catch defects, clear up ear infections, spot heart
problems, get those nails trimmed, and update the vets records of shots
and
medications given by the breeder thus far. You will be receiving shot,
worming, and physical records.
Scope
Out the Best Brands and Prices on Pet Supplies
Best
of the Best Dog Products by Category:
Courtesy of The
Start Puppy Training ~ List Contributors ~ Yahoo group
A very "... helpful, supportive group of
pet dog owners and pet dog trainers who discuss positive solutions to
common puppy training situations like crate/house
training, puppy biting, leash training and household manners ..."
Compiled by Patty, SPT List
Food,
Supplement, Grooming, and Scottie Standards ~ Patty,
SPT List ~
~ Contributors ~ Pat B., Mary, and Amstamm, Scottie Lists <We do
fully not support the information on these assertions, so please be
decerning.> ~
Plan
Training Strategies
Pre-Puppy
| The
Culture Clash , by Jean Donaldson |
| Don't
Shoot the Dog (revised edition) , by Karen Pryor |
| On
Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals , by Turid Rugaas |
Calming
Signals: What Your Dog Tells You , by Turid Rugaas (video)
Note: Some of the above may advocate Clicker Training. I do not. Rather
it is more important to get a good trainer that employs positive
reinforcement and gentle correction. Scotties do best in classes where
they can observe and choose to do the skill on their own. Forcing a
Scottie to do any training task is a frustrating and counterproductive
trial and tribulations. Rather go through Puppy School and Obedience
Classes. You may even go on to compete in EarthDog or Agility with your
Scots. Ask your veterinarian for trainer contact information.
I think clicker training is rather silly as our Scots do best in
Obedience classes that have a mixture of positive reinforcement
<luckily they are "food motivated" and very gentle corrections.
Our Scots move far too fast to coordinate the click for the proper
timing.
Get them a German Stainless Steel prong collar to be used only on walks
and training class. Prong collars are safer than choker chains. Expect
your Scottie to be the star of class.
They are curious and observant. All it takes is for them to watch a
demonstration and they will immediately perform the skill. They have
the
attitude "oh yeah, just watch me!" AVOID the temptation of using a loud
voice on a Scottie. Despite their spirits they can get their feelings
hurt easily. They will get their temperament effected in a negative
manner. PATIENCE! Let the Scottie do something right and immediately
reward them with treats. Forcing a Scottie to do a skill is useless. It
has to be their idea!
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TIP: for more
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Training Tips for the New Puppy
From
Perfect Paws, Inc. Important Pointers for New Puppy Owners, Winning
Your Puppy's Trust, Respect and Confidence, Housetraining, Whining,
Puppy Chewing, Jumping Up, Pulling On Leash
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The
Crate Alternative
"...Purchase
a doggie door and install it. Then block off a crate-sized area in your
house that is adjacent to the doggie door. This is a very easy way to
housetrain your puppy, and a wonderful way to introduce your crated
adult dog, or "Outside Dog" to learn to live in the house and behave
himself..."
<Go to
the link for more.>
<I crate
train mine and recommend crate training, but here is an alternative.>
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Puppy
Socialization & Habituation - Association of Pet Behavior
Counselors
"...Mostly
directed toward breeders ...lots of references to studies.
Instead of socialisation and habituation being a haphazard affair with
experiences occurring at random,as is so often the case, a puppy's
exposure to environmental stimuli should be as systematic as possible
to ensure the best chance of it developing a sound temperament and
capacity to cope in all circumstances. A lot of responsibility lies
with the breeder. Of course, it is the breeder who selects the genetic
make-up..."
<Go to
the article for more.>
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How to Wean Your Dog from his Crate
Tips on how to safely
wean your dog from his crate and allow him the freedom of the house.
<Do consider keeping your puppy in his crate at night.>
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Pregnancy Determination in the Bitch, Puppy Welping, and
The First Weeks
Pregnancy Determination in
the Bitch
Jeanette
L. Floss, DVM, MS
College of Veterinary Medicine
Females of most domestic
species are sexually receptive (in heat or estrus) every 17 to 21 days.
Failure to return to estrus after a successful breeding is often the
earliest indication of pregnancy in these animals. In the bitch, the
average interval between periods of estrus is seven months, regardless
of whether she becomes pregnant. Therefore, non-return to estrus is not
a reliable indicator of pregnancy in the canine. Palpation and
radiographic or ultrasonographic imaging of the abdomen are the most
common methods of detecting pregnancy in the bitch.
<Go to the article for
more>
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Settling
a New Puppy
Source: ArcaMax
Cats & Dogs for Nancy
Tuesday January 13, 2004
Teaching
Your New Dog to Settle
From Terry B. in Williamsburg VA
"...We acquired a new puppy just before the holidays when a neighbor's
dog had a litter. Mom is a hound/beagle mix, and we're not certain what
dad was. Mom is a sweet natured dog, however, and we have every reason
to believe that little Howard will be as well. But right now he's a
little terror, running all over the place, chasing the cats, and just
being a little bundle of energy. The kids love it, but I'd like to see
him calm down, if only to give me a few minutes of peace and quiet
every day. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
..."
Go to the link for more.
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Puppy Crate Training
"Absolutely one of our top
recommendations for quick and easy solutions for your puppy house breaking
training needs! Please click the links for more
information..."
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Puppy Pointers: Prep Kit
"... Puppy
Prep Kit
Getting a new puppy is a great reason
to go shopping. Below is a list of supplies you will need to have on
hand and ready to use before puppy comes home with you.
* Books about breed information, home-medical reference for dogs, puppy
care and training, dog behavior.
* Food , food and water bowls (two sets), food storage containers.
* Crate, crate padding or bed -- possibly use old blankets or towels.
* Toys, chew toys.
* Puppy collar and leash, identification tag.
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