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    Default Bringing home my first puppy, what should I know?

    So I'm planning to get my first dog sometime next month, my mom has a lot of experience with dogs and I'm starting to read up on some books, but to any dog owners out there, What should I know, or prepare for its arrival. What do I need to buy, and can anyone refer me to a good vet?

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    Default Re: Bringing home my first puppy, what should I know?

    Don't over feed it. Don't kick it. Train asap and be strict. Operant conditioning, my friend, operant conditioning.

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    Don't get it wet, and never feed it after midnight...
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    Default Re: Bringing home my first puppy, what should I know?

    I don't own a dog, but it would be helpful if you state your local vicinity so that people can point you to a good vet in your area.

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    Default Re: Bringing home my first puppy, what should I know?

    Quote Originally Posted by TokyoKiller View Post
    I don't own a dog, but it would be helpful if you state your local vicinity so that people can point you to a good vet in your area.
    We have a Vet. on this board :p

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    Quote Originally Posted by laksman91 View Post
    We have a Vet. on this board :p
    For real?! That's pretty cool actually...TM3 discount???

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    Quote Originally Posted by TokyoKiller View Post
    For real?! That's pretty cool actually...TM3 discount???
    MSMitch is the vet. PM him if you need something.
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    I live in the North York area, I think MSMitch is specialized in surgery...

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    Be prepared for piss and shit inside your house... on second thought... get a cat.
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    Get him socializing with other kids and other dogs as much as you can otherwise he'll become super overprotective and not trust anyone. It's difficult to have people over at the place when this happens.

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    Default Re: Bringing home my first puppy, what should I know?

    Hey there,
    Yeah I specialize in surgery. So really you hope to never have to see me. That said if you do need to see me - pet insurance will be your best friend.
    Insurance can be a few hundred a year but one 'simple' fracture or emergency hospitalization will easily run a few grand.
    Oh and the insurance companies don't pay me!
    Good luck. What kind of puppy?
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    Lots of good info here:

    http://www.purina.ca/mypuppy
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    Toss an old school alarm clock under the bed/pillow that the dog sleeps on. Once they are away from the litter, they are scared, and this helps them sleep. It mimics the noise of a heartbeat that would normally be beside them in a litter. It worked amazing for my first dog who wouldnt sleep on her own the first week.

    Also, try to let them sleep on their own, and not always be around you. Hard with a new puppy, but it will be better in the long run when they dont get separation anxiety

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    What kind of dog you getting? Just make sure you know their habits. I use to own a Labrador/dalmatian and dalmatians apprently don't work well with kids, it kept biting my little brother so I had to give it away. I heard to never let dogs sit on the couch or else they think their the leader of the "pack", don't know if that applies to puppies

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    Don't fall for the puppy eyes. Be strict !

    He/She will walk all over you otherwise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chinsterr View Post
    Don't fall for the puppy eyes. Be strict !

    He/She will walk all over you otherwise.
    +1

    One of the best things you can do for your dog (and yourself) is to start training your dog as soon as you get him home. He needs to know that you are in charge, and that you set the rules. For example, It _is_ possible to take your dog for a walk without him yanking on the lead or dragging back to sniff every fire hydrant.... but you would never know it from what you see outside everyday, as dogs walk their people around the neighbourhood.

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    CUDDLE WITH THE PUPPY !!!!!!!!!!

    What kind of dog is it?
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    I recommend also when they are puppies and its feeding time you interact and take their food away.. so if you ever have little kids around the dog is use to things like that and wont be protective or aggressive if you have family over with kids.

    Some dogs can be aggressive if they are disturbed when eating or touched. We did this for our old English Bulldog and it worked great when my nephew or nieces came over to visit they always would bug her when she was eating or just hover around and she was never bothered by human interaction while eating her food.

    Same goes with toys.. I recommend getting the dog use to having toys removed or taken away (obviously you give it back to them, this is just so they know that your in charge) specially if you have kids around.
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    Default Re: Bringing home my first puppy, what should I know?

    Thanks for all the help, I'm getting a Jack Russell Terrier. Its going to be a very energetic dog.

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    Default Re: Bringing home my first puppy, what should I know?

    Quote Originally Posted by SL3VIN View Post
    Thanks for all the help, I'm getting a Jack Russell Terrier. Its going to be a very energetic dog.
    I hope you like running and playing fetch.

    My dog is a Jack Rusell/Pug/other.... essently a jack russell with pug colouring.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SL3VIN View Post
    Thanks for all the help, I'm getting a Jack Russell Terrier. Its going to be a very energetic dog.
    Woot!... you've just acquired the canine version of the Tasmanian Devil!

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    With an indoor playful dog you should be prepared for them gnawing on shoes, furniture etc. There is/was a spray that made these chewable items taste horrible to the dog and deter them from chewing on them.

    Show the dog whose boss
    house train by frequent walks

    and please please please pick up after your dog.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MistaChin View Post
    Get him socializing with other kids and other dogs as much as you can otherwise he'll become super overprotective and not trust anyone. It's difficult to have people over at the place when this happens.
    I agree with this one quite strongly. Make sure you socialize it at an early stage. I have a Yorkie and I was really protective over it as it is such a small dog and the three times I took it to a dog park, it kept picking fights with the big dogs. Everytime he'd pick a fight with the big dogs, I end up having a mini heart-attack in the dog park. Fearless little bugger. Now he doesn't trust anybody and if he can't see your face (if you're wearing a hoodie, or a cap), it's over.... he will bark up a storm and circle around you to try and get a good look at you.

    Now it's protective of me. Won't let anybody near me and starts having a fit if some stranger (or even someone I know and someone he has "met" before) is near me. I'm not sure what kind of temperament your puppy has but if it's anything like my Yorkie, be prepared to run around a lot. Little dogs have so much energy.

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    Default Re: Bringing home my first puppy, what should I know?

    Just a quick update here is a picture of my new puppy...



    He is a 12 day old JRT and he is currently still at the breeders. Going to pick him up in a couple of weeks.
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