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Everyone Loves Cute Puppies

April 20, 2008 |


 

What a joy it is to have a dog – more so if it started to grow up and got nurtured under your care. Yes, while some people would prefer to buy a grown up dog – obedient, trained and all, many would like to own a young puppy instead, and I am simply one of them.

I prefer cute puppies over grown up dogs

Puppies are just adorable and vulnerable – you just can’t help shower them with all the pet health care that they need. I just can’t imagine myself getting a fully grown dog for a new pet. I can take in cute puppies, lovable and all, anytime

However, when getting for yourself a puppy of whatever dog breed, it is a must that its age is at least 9 to 10 weeks old before you bring it to your home. In fact, this is probably the youngest that a puppy should be in order for it to be ready to become an “addition” to your family.

Very young puppies’ baby habits

Puppies that are less than 9 weeks old are more likely to have “baby” habits such as the nipping and chewing. Such habits will not be corrected if they are separated from their mothers at a very young age.

Pet owners must realize that the mother-dogs are the ones which correct these biting and chewing habits of their young – by growling at them and making aggressive body movements and gestures. The mothers make sure the puppies realize that these behaviors are wrong; and they can really be effective in training their young to give up such bad habits.

Mother dog knows best

Remember that puppies a few months older are more behaved and receptive to puppy training, and are capable of blending with the rest of the household. Puppies that had ample time spent with their mothers are more likely to show good behavior. On the other hand, puppies that were taken away from their mothers after just a few weeks exhibit signs of erratic and violent behavior.


 

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