Providing Basic Puppy Care

 
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It is not difficult to provide your pooch with basic puppy care.  This is because all that is required are the necessities a dog needs in order to be happy and healthy, so he can develop into an obedient, devoted and loving companion.  In fact, you’ll probably find that most of it is simply a matter of common sense.

The following are basic puppy care essentials in no particular order:

Feeding schedule – Once you know what type of diet you’ll be supplying your pup (usually it’s the same food the breeder used or recommended), determine how many times a day you wish to feed him and provide him with no more to eat than is required for his age and size.

Food should be served around the same time each day, and whatever has not been finished or touched within ten minutes should be taken away.  He should not be fed again until his next scheduled meal.  This will help him establish a regular elimination routine and deters him from becoming a feed-on-demand canine.

Note: he should always have access to fresh water.

Housetraining – Teaching your pet to do his business outside is part and parcel to basic puppy care.  He must learn what is acceptable and to respect your home.  He will need to be

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