You bring home a new puppy, and you’re excited with your new family pet. You cuddle him, play with him, and love him all day long. Then bedtime comes. You put him in a crate or in a room that is blocked off and head to bed. Four hours later, the whining and howling are driving you insane, and you wonder what possessed you to get a puppy in the first place.

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Dogs are pack animals, and they do not take well to separation, especially in the evening. When you’ve spent all day playing with your puppy and then leave him alone for the night, he gets confused. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should bring your dog to bed with you. On the contrary, bringing your dog into bed can cause a whole host of problems. Instead, you need to help your dog learn how to cope when you are not there.

First remember that a puppy has a small bladder, so it is advisable to cut off his water after six o’clock every evening. Also, you will want to put some paper down for him to use or will want to bring him out at least once a night to have him go to the bathroom.

Dogs who are dealing with anxiety lick as a way to help themselves feel more comfortable. One way to make the time pass easier for your puppy is to utilize a Kong. Many pet owners put peanut butter or treats in the Kong, but you can make them last all night if you freeze them. Simply put a bit of peanut butter on the end to cap it, and then put some dog food or some small treats inside of it. Fill it with water and freeze it. Only give your puppy this treat when it is time for bed, and sooner than you know he’ll actually be happy when it is time to go to sleep.

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Please keep in mind that these phases of your puppies growth are very basic generalizations, different dog breeds will progress at their own natural pace.

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Please do not assume that any instructional article or book contains the exact time frames and milestones of your pets development. Like you, like people, your dog is also unique.

The Afterbirth Phase: 0 - 4 Weeks Old

Oh, its so exciting, you have a new puppy. Your puppies eyes will start to open, and you will watch them begin to respond to sounds, light and movement within their new environment. They begin trying to ‘learn their legs’, how to move around. They start bonding with their mother and other puppymates, while becoming accustomed to their litter box. As much as you want to pick them up, cuddle them and take them around the house with you, its pretty important for the first month plus, to leave with them with their mother. You will have years and years to spend with them. This is a good time to start learning patience with your new doggie, your going to need it.

Around the third to fourth week you will really begin to notice your puppies senses will start to go beyond their litter box and become more alert to a wider environment. They really begin to recognize things and faces, especially yours, as well as other family members. They are starting to learn and develop their own dog sense during this time.

It is important to not have any unusually loud noises, unnecessary excitements, such as arguments, or any very rapid changes around your puppy. Your puppies development is very sensitive at this time. While you should not walk around on your tiptoes, talk in a whisper or avoid playing music or TV, as they need to become accustomed to the regular sounds of your household, you should be aware that their development and doggie personality can be negatively impacted if placed under undo stress.

The Doggie Socialization Phase: 4 to 8 Weeks

Around this time frame the mother will begin weaning her puppies and teaching them dog pack discipline. They will start learning the fundamentals of doggie pack socialization. They begin to understand that mom is not just there to take care of their hunger, but that she is the leader of the pack.

As Mom weans them you can gradually begin to start gradually feeding them. Ease them in to puppy dog food slowly, their systems need time to adjust.

During this period you can begin to handle your puppy daily, but even though you are still excited at this time, and want to cuddle them, they should not be separated more than 15 minutes daily from the litter. They are still learning doggie socialization, how to play with their mates, how to bite in a playful way and general puppy mannerisms.

If you want your puppy to grow up into a well adjusted dog, and who doesn’t, it is very important to leave your puppy with its mom and litter mates for at least two months and if possible, a bit longer. There have been studies showing that puppies which have been removed from the litter prematurely tend to be more nervous, have a tendency to bite and bark more frequently, as well as having a little more difficult time being trained, compared to puppies that were able to mature properly within the litter.

Fear not, Little Doggie Phase Weeks 9 -12

Your may have to re-experience many things you thought you and your puppy has, been there - done that, lets move on to the next phase. And its up to you to re-adjust. While your dog is quite capable of learning very quickly, many dogs become very afraid of the very things that just seemed normal not so long ago. It seems like your taking a step backwards, so it is important that you take this in stride and make sure not to over-discipline your doggie.

There will be housebreaking boo-boos and play fighting that can get taken too far. But on the other side, your housebreaking training will become easier as your puppy is learning to control their bowel and bladder movements as well feeling more relaxed and being able to sleep through the night.

This is also a good time to begin leash training and the teaching of basic commands, sit, stay, down,come, etc., which will become reinforced behaviors through your positive responses. How you teach and respond to your puppy will influence their behavior in the years to come.

The Terrible Twos Phase 3 - 6 Months Old

Just as human babies, toddlers, are often renowned for going through what is called the ‘terrible twos, your puppy will also begin to assert their independence. By now you have just spent quite a bit of time on their training, dedicated hours towards bonding and now, again, you will have to readjust.

Depending on their nature, your puppy will test the limits and try to assert their dominance over your commands and authority. It may appear that their natural urge to please you has all but disappeared. Just like that, you are ignored. Now is the time for a patient, yet firm hand. Let them know you are the leader of the pack and continue with a stronger reinforcement of training and commands. Another technique is to play hard to get, ignore them for a few minutes, if they do not expand to your instructions.

It is not only their mental dominance trait that is occurring, for bigger dogs they start to feel their own strength and will want to challenge you. While you might be playing at wrestling or tug of war, they may be actually testing too see who is stronger. Even if you ‘win’ the contest, they may perceive that its permitted to ‘fight’ challenge you. Watch for this type of challenge carefully, and if you feel like this can become a serious situation, for the time being, stop these kinds of activities. Remember though, each dog is individual and testing their boundaries is natural, so often times these kinds of activities are them just being playful.

Unless your doggie is in a confined area, now is not the time to let them off the leash. Too many horror stories of young dogs just taking off have unfortunately lead to their own injuries and even death.

Also keep in mind that your dog is going through very rapid physical and chemical changes, their ‘teenage’ hormones will be raging. There are both pros and cons to having your doggie spayed or neutered and you will have to do some research to conclude what will be best for both you and your pet.

They will be experiencing a painful teething cycle, and will need plenty of things to chew on. So be prepared with things like frozen dog bones and other recommended items or face the prospect of having some of your valuables chewed up.

During this phase your doggie may come across as a brat, so make sure you keep as much a check on yourself as you do on your pet.

The Almost Grown Up, but Not Just Yet Phase 6 - 18 Months

Your dog is just bursting to the seams with energy and looks like a full grown adult - dog, but remember that they have not completely developed. They still have many experiences and activities they will need to learn from. And you can help them.

Encourage them to meet other people and let them interact with other dogs in a non-aggressive manner. This phase is a good time to start with their advanced training in an activity you would like to interest them in.

If you have been patient and yet firm with your puppy, you will now be able to experience many golden years with your new companion.

The prospect of a new puppy in the house is an exciting thing. Everyone loves these adorable little creatures. They are cute, cuddly, and even funny. Who could resist? What is not especially appealing is the fact that all new puppies who are brought into the home will, at some point, empty their bladders wherever they see fit. This could be your bed, your beautiful area rug, or your new sofa. Cleaning up these messes is definitely not what you had in mind when you brought your new puppy home. A process every new puppy owner must go through in order to save all of their niceties is housebreaking. This can be a relatively simple process if it is done right, and if you have some help and ideas on how to get it done effectively.

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As humans, we have an instinctive nature within ourselves to relieve our bodies of normal functions within the confines of privacy, and we are taught that there is a proper place to do this. Dogs, however, do not come with any built-in mechanisms which teach them when and where to relieve themselves. It is up to the owners of these pups to basically "potty train" them, and this is what we call "housebreaking."

There are some basic facts that you must keep in mind before you begin this process. First of all, puppies are not able to keep themselves from relieving their bladders until about twelve weeks of age; however, it is wise to begin housebreaking as early as possible. Secondly, most puppies will probably, on average, need to relieve themselves about six to seven times per day. Thirdly, watch for signs that your puppy needs to go out, such as following his tail a bit slowly, or sniffing and circling a particular area. These are sure signs that he is about to do his business. Finally, because food puts pressure on a dog’s bladder and colon, you should always take your puppy out immediately after he eats.

The first housebreaking lesson to be learned is to let your dog know that it is not okay to relieve himself inside the home. If you can catch him in the act, this is the best way to let him know. You do not need to spank or otherwise hit your dog to let him know. Simply use a loud and commanding voice, and a very strong "no" to get your message across. If you do not catch him in the act, you can always bring your dog to the location of the "accident", show it to him, and then use your forceful "no".

Another important lesson is to watch your puppy very carefully. If you see any signs that your puppy needs to relieve himself, you should immediately take him outside to a designated area to do his "business". As soon as he completes his task, make sure you reward him. You can do this several ways ‘ a treat, a pat on the head, a rub behind the ears, and always lots of praise.

Dogs are always eager to please their owners, so when your puppy sees that you are happy with his doing his business in the proper place, and that you are very upset when he relieves himself on the rug, it won’t take him long to catch on. Therefore, you should always make sure your puppy knows you are happy with him when he does the right thing. You still need to do your part. Watch your puppy carefully, and you should be able to pick up on some regularity in his bladder routine. Once you do this, you can take him out accordingly and avoid accidents altogether.

Remember that communication, reward, and praise are the key to housebreaking your new puppy with great results, and very little mess.

The Pomeranian dog breed is a member of both the toy and Spitz groups. This dog breed is considered toy because adult Pomeranians grow to a size of only three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall. (A Pomeranian pup weighs mere ounces!) The breed is classified as part of the Spitz group because of its lineage. Pomeranians are close relatives of many other breeds like the Chow Chow and Samoyed which all descended from large sledding dogs found around the Baltic Sea, particularly in Iceland and Lapland. In the 1700s and 1800s, it became fashionable to breed specific types of Spitz dogs to be smaller. The Pomeranian, for example, was bred down to its toy size from the much larger German Spitz breed.

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Knowing the history of the Pomeranian is a good start when researching whether to buy a purebred Pomeranian pup. This breed has specific characteristics, health issues and grooming needs that a potential buyer should be educated about. This will help the future dog owner in raising a healthy, happy Pomeranian puppy.

Training should capture the Pomeranian pup’s attention. Pomeranians are very intelligent and trainable once owners engage them. Pomeranian puppies have a tendency to bark and get underfoot. These are the first behavioral traits that they should be trained against for the well being of both the owner and puppy.

The grooming needs of Pomeranians are also moderate to high maintenance. These tiny dogs appear to be more fur than body due to the fact that they have two layers of fur, a soft undercoat and a longer overcoat. The coat requires daily brushing to prevent mats and tangles and to maintain the overall beauty of the Pomeranian pup. Pomeranians resemble baby foxes. They have doll-like faces, dark noses and eyes, and small teeth. The breed suffers from dental problems so daily brushing of teeth is also a grooming requirement. Attention should be paid closely to the Pomeranian pup when around small children as it will snap if its tail is pulled or it is held too tightly. Adult Pomeranians grow to be only three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall and they can be hurt easily if tripped over or dropped.

A good Pomeranian breeder can provide tips on Pomeranian puppy care. Breeders have already established a relationship with the Pomeranian pup and have begun to socialize and train the puppy. It is up to the dog buyer to continue providing adequate puppy care to ensure his or her Pomeranian grows up to be both physically and emotionally healthy.

Buyers should be well versed on the breed they have chosen to buy from. Pomeranians have specific needs that are different from other breeds. Buyers should also have researched the breeder they are buying from to make sure they are reputable and that their Pomeranian puppies are healthy and happy. Buyers should have read up on Pomeranian puppy care tips and be ready to exercise them. Good breeders will always be available to answer questions because they are invested in each Pomeranian pup and also desire to see puppies go to appropriate homes.

I practice bottle feeding my puppy when I brought him back home at eight weeks old. As milk consists of sufficient nutrient for puppy, I practice bottle feeding her once daily.

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What type of bottle should you use when bottle feeding your puppy? There are bottles made for baby, but I use normal baby bottles to feed my puppy. Which type is better? I would say as long as your puppy able to get good sucking then any bottles will be fine!

How to choose the correct bottle to feed your puppy? First, you will need to check on the hole size in the nipple. How to know whether the hole in the nipple is appropriate to feed your puppy? The correct size of the nipple that will be used must be able to drips milk when you gently squeeze the bottle while turning down the bottle. If you are getting a bottle which will only drip the milk when you squeeze the bottle firmly, then you are using the wrong size. Just imagine how your puppy is going to suck the milk? Puppy will feel discourage and tire when nursing and will end up give up sucking!

When you bottle feed your puppy, you need to ensure that boiling water are used! Let the water get cold before feeding her. Taste the temperature of the water before feeding her. Then, you will need to burp your puppy after feeding her. Bottle feed your puppy is exactly the same like feeding your babies!

Please do not rush when bottle feed your puppy. Never let the milk running out from her mouth. If these happen, you are most probably bottle feeding her too fast. There might be bubbles around her mouth but not milk flowing out from his mouth.

Lastly, make sure the milk only come out when you gently squeeze the bottle. Ensure that the milk do not drip out when you hold the bottle upside down as the flowing out of milk continuously will allow the milk flowing into the puppy’s lung. This will contribute to pneumonia or if serious might cause death.

So, when bottle feed your puppy make sure you do it properly.
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I remember my first kitten when I was 5 years old. My first puppy at 12. Sure I had my mothers Poodle that I had grown up with. She was purchased when I was 1 year old. I loved her more than I knew until she died, but she wasn’t my dog, she was my mothers dog. My animals who were chosen and presented to me when I was a child were magical. They were my very own and something that I was responsible for. Even if I was so young that I had to be taught responsibility for them, I knew that they were MINE. They were special to me and unlike any adult experience, they were my entire world.

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I was lucky enough as a child that my parents explained to me that my animals needed to be loved and nurtured. They could not be cast aside like my toys, long forgotten. My animals had to be fed and cared for because they could not do it for themselves. I had to think about their needs above my own. These responsibilities would follow me for the rest of my life. My bonds created with and by my parents would form my later desire to make animals my life.

Today I come in contact with many parents. Most of them are well meaning and by the very fact that they seek out training for their animals, they are already above the rest. What dismays me at times is the cavalier response that if the new puppy doesn’t work out they will give it away. I always wonder what thought they have given to THE LIVES THEY ARE EFFECTING? What do the children think? They have been given a living creature as their own to love and protect. They become attached to it. Just as I was with my puppy and kitten. They then have it yanked away because it is inconvenient. What must THEY think? What if THEY become inconvenient? You might say "this is different" but do THEY see it that way? Do THEY worry at night that if you could give away the puppy that you were so excited about, that THEY may be next? What are you teaching THEM about commitment to another living creature?

Animals, and in particular dogs, can teach a child more about responsibility than just about any other circumstance in their lives. Dogs do not talk back, or put guilt trips on their charges. They give unconditional love, a rare commodity in an all too often cruel world. Animals sit silently listening when their young owners pour out their secret problems. Animals never make judgements or reject the love of a child in need of comfort.

A child who cares for an animal is much more likely to learn the meaning of compassion. When taken to the level of training or competition the animal can provide confidence and pride in a job well done. For teenagers the dog or horse can provide an example of what it means to take on the responsibility of parenting and put off the desire to have children at a young age due to the fact that the teenager knows all too well what it means to be responsible for another.

Learning the value of consistent discipline and praise in training cannot be under estimated in a child. A child can learn through training that abuse is very different than discipline that is provided with love, and that reward and praise is something that is very important to a living creature when a goal is achieved.

The lesson here for a parent should be that the dismissal of a dog or other pet animal as a chore not worth having, may mean a huge step back in your childs’ psychology. It could in fact lead to low self esteem, lack of compassion for others, or the lack of desire to succeed. If you think this is over stated you should ask a child.

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It is important to take your time when choosing a breed of dog for a pet. Pomeranian puppies for instance are very adorable but there are also many concerns surrounding the breed. One of the most noticeable and loved features of Pomeranian puppies is their coat. It is a long double coat that requires brushing at least once weekly to keep it from getting dirty and tangled.

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In terms of character, these dogs are very compact and active, and love to learn. They are energetic and incredibly vivacious, and also loyal to their family. In spite of their small stature they actually make great watchdogs, as they have excellent hearing and will bark loudly whenever they hear noise, which is especially useful at nighttime. In regards to the care and maintenance of these dogs, besides grooming you also need to make sure that they receive excellent dental care as well.

If you have decided that Pomeranian puppies are the right choice for you, the next step is going to be to find a Pomeranian puppy for sale. This can often be more difficult than it may seem at first, especially if you are looking for a purebred Pomeranian. If this is the case then you will almost always have to go through a breeder, and expect to pay a lot more for a purebred dog as well.

If you are looking for a Pomeranian puppies for sale from a reputable breeder then make sure you understand as much as possible about the breed first. You will also want to make sure that you ask a breeder certain questions before doing business with them, such as how often they breed, how long they have been doing it for, and how much they charge per puppy. Remember that there are certain breeders out there, better known as mass breeders, who are more concerned with the financial aspects of breeding and not so much about the health and wellbeing of their dogs.

There are many advantages to having a Pomeranian, as they are energetic, vivacious and very loyal to their family. Pomeranian puppies for sale are usually easy to find and can be a great addition to the family. If you are having troubles finding high quality Pomeranian puppies then one idea is to put an ad up yourself. Also make sure that you are completely ready for the puppy before bringing them home, and this means acquiring the necessary pet supplies such as collar, leash, food and toys.

Also keep in mind that you will have to groom your Pomeranian frequently and take them out for at least a few walks a day. As long as you take proper care of your puppy and make sure they are eating well and getting plenty of exercise, they should live a long and healthy life and be your beloved pet for years to come.