The

Rolin Ridge

Puppy  Care

Manual

 

Also see the BSCA Puppy Care Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contents

Introducing Your Puppy.................................... 4
Welcome Home................................................. 5
Your Puppy and Older Dogs............................. 5
The First Few Nights......................................... 5
Feeding Instructions.......................................... 6
When and How to Increase Food...................... 6
How to Change Diet......................................... 7
A Warning!........................................................ 7
The Dog Crate or Cage.................................... 8
The Fussy Puppy............................................... 8
Crate Do's and Don'ts...................................... 9
Chewing............................................................. 9
The Working Household.................................. 10
House Time...................................................... 12
House-Training................................................ 12
House-Training Hints....................................... 13
Outside Needs.................................................. 13
Exercise............................................................ 14
Health Care...................................................... 15
Your Puppy's Medical Record........................ 16
Heartworm Disease........................................ 17
Teething........................................................... 17
Anesthetics...................................................... 17
Getting the Most From Your Vet................... 18
Grooming  
Weekly Grooming......................................... 19
Dental Care........................................................ 20
Bathing............................................................... 20
Shedding............................................................ 20
Final Words on Grooming................................... 21
Training  
Obedience......................................................... 22
Conformation..................................................... 22
Temperament................................................... 23
Spaying and Neutering.................................... 24
Aggression....................................................... 25
Emotional and Physical Development  
From Two to Three Months............................... 26
From Three to Four Months.............................. 27
From Four to Six Months.................................. 28
From Six to Nine Months.................................. 30
From Nine to Twelve Months............................ 31
From One to Three Years.................................. 32
From Three to Eight Years................................ 33
From Eight Years On......................................... 34
Reading List
Obedience Training, Behavior and Understanding Your Dog, Health Care, Breed Books and videos. 35
Dog Products-Supplies  
Our favorite sites.............................................. 36

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