Top Ten Free New Puppy Care Resources
06/16/2006
If you’re a first time dog owner, caring for a new puppy can be a bit overwhelming and downright scary. What do you do if he gets sick? For that matter, how do you even tell if he’s sick? To find out how to care for a new puppy and make sure you are both off to a great start, take a look at a few of these great free resources for new puppy owners:
1. ABC’s of New Puppy Care - www.puppycare.free-dog-tips.com - A free dog care mini course for new puppy owners. Includes expert advice from dog trainers, veterinarians and AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson.
2. The New Puppy Shopping Checklist - http://www.goldendoodles.com/newpuppy.htm - Make sure you have all of the supplies you will need to care for your puppy when you bring him home.
3. First Week Home - http://www.puppychow.com/New_Pet/First_Week_Home.aspx - What to do during your puppy’s first week with you.
4. Guide for New Owners - http://www.homevet.com/petcare/puppy1.html - A new puppy guide that covers the basics of new puppy care. Written by a veterinarian.
5. Puppy Training and Socialization Tips - http://www.perfectpaws.com/pup1.html - Learn how to socialize your new puppy so he grows up to be a well adjusted dog.
6. Advice for the New Puppy Owner - http://www.littleshelter.com/library/new_puppy_advice.htm - Some important advice from the Little Shelter on how to raise a new puppy.
7. Preparing Your Home for a New Pup - http://www.ddrt.net/shelternewpuppy.htm - This article is a must read for anyone concerned about puppy proofing their home. It is easier to prevent puppy injuries than it is to cure an ill puppy!
8. About Buying a Dog - http://www.akc.org/future_dog_owner/about_buying_a_dog.cfm - Don’t have a new puppy yet? You won’t want to miss this article on how to buy a dog.
9. Karen Pryor Clickertraining - http://www.clickertraining.com/training/dogs/ - Clickertraining is my favorite training method. My dogs and I have so much fun. Learn the basics here.
10. Dog Tips Forum - http://www.free-dog-tips.com/forum - Do you have questions or concerns that weren’t covered here? Ask other dog lovers what they did with their puppies.
