*Raising Your Pup
Arrival :
When your new pup arrives it may be a little apprehensive. Leaving its littermates, a long trip and new surroundings are a lot for a young pup to take in. Within
72 hrs. your pup should be settling in just fine. I recommend crate training your pup from the start. There are many puppy books available and the majority of
them cover crate training methods. (It may be tough for the first few nights, but it will pay off in the long run.
Feeding :
I recommend feeding your puppy 2 times a day, and continuing with this throughout adulthood. Feed only enough to maintain a lean, healthy weight. Too fast
of a growth rate is unhealthy and not necessary. A slightly slower growth rate is far better than one that is too fast! **As with all large dogs it is important NOT to
exercise them 1 hr. before or 2 hrs. after meals. This can cause bloat, a painful twisting of the stomach which can result in death.**
Exercise :
Your new pup will be full of energy, and directing this into fun games will be enjoyable for both you and your pup. Be careful as not to force exercise on your
pup and do not run your growing dog long distances or let him or her jump from high areas (anything higher than the pups shoulder is too high for a young
growing dog) Also for the first few months try to limit your pup from stairs, as this is also hard on their growing bones and joints. Remember to be consistent
with training, and keep it fun. Most importantly, just enjoy your pup, and remember there are times to just let a pup be a pup.
Socialization :
You should socialize your new pup as much as possible. A good place to start is puppy classes. Also make a point of bringing your new pup with you
everywhere, car rides, trips to the store, busy sidewalks, strange sights and sounds, introduce him to children, other animals etc... Try to ensure all interactions
are positive. If your pup acts fearful or hesitant of something, do not react, try walking to the situation or object and calling your pup. If he comes to you give lots
of praise, if he doesn't, ignore him. It is fairly common for pups to react this way, what matters is how the pup deals with it (recovery time) Do not praise your
puppy for acting fearful, this will only reinforce this behavior. Overall, just enjoy your new pup and have lots of fun.
If you have any questions please fill out and submit the form below or call Joe @ 715-210-0723 e-mail: joe@northlandpits.com
Arrival :
When your new pup arrives it may be a little apprehensive. Leaving its littermates, a long trip and new surroundings are a lot for a young pup to take in. Within
72 hrs. your pup should be settling in just fine. I recommend crate training your pup from the start. There are many puppy books available and the majority of
them cover crate training methods. (It may be tough for the first few nights, but it will pay off in the long run.
Feeding :
I recommend feeding your puppy 2 times a day, and continuing with this throughout adulthood. Feed only enough to maintain a lean, healthy weight. Too fast
of a growth rate is unhealthy and not necessary. A slightly slower growth rate is far better than one that is too fast! **As with all large dogs it is important NOT to
exercise them 1 hr. before or 2 hrs. after meals. This can cause bloat, a painful twisting of the stomach which can result in death.**
Exercise :
Your new pup will be full of energy, and directing this into fun games will be enjoyable for both you and your pup. Be careful as not to force exercise on your
pup and do not run your growing dog long distances or let him or her jump from high areas (anything higher than the pups shoulder is too high for a young
growing dog) Also for the first few months try to limit your pup from stairs, as this is also hard on their growing bones and joints. Remember to be consistent
with training, and keep it fun. Most importantly, just enjoy your pup, and remember there are times to just let a pup be a pup.
Socialization :
You should socialize your new pup as much as possible. A good place to start is puppy classes. Also make a point of bringing your new pup with you
everywhere, car rides, trips to the store, busy sidewalks, strange sights and sounds, introduce him to children, other animals etc... Try to ensure all interactions
are positive. If your pup acts fearful or hesitant of something, do not react, try walking to the situation or object and calling your pup. If he comes to you give lots
of praise, if he doesn't, ignore him. It is fairly common for pups to react this way, what matters is how the pup deals with it (recovery time) Do not praise your
puppy for acting fearful, this will only reinforce this behavior. Overall, just enjoy your new pup and have lots of fun.
If you have any questions please fill out and submit the form below or call Joe @ 715-210-0723 e-mail: joe@northlandpits.com