Happy Birthday

April 22nd, 2010

Resting Up For Tonight's Party

Top 10 Puppy Training Tips

April 21st, 2010

All You Need to Know

10 Top Puppy Training Tips

10) When trying to settle a puppy into a new home, providing them with a warm hot water bottle and placing a ticking clock in the room where they sleep will help to replicate the body heat and heartbeat of their litter mates and can really help them to relax in their new environment.

9) When taking your puppy to the Vet for its first inoculations, health checks etc, it is good practice to sit with your puppy on your lap and not have him or her on the floor. Don’t allow your puppy to think you are nervous or concerned, instead make a game and even take a toy to amuse the puppy with while they sit on your lap.

Always ensure from the earliest possible moment that your puppy is given his or her own, private sleeping place that is not used by anyone else in the family or another pet. Your puppy will benefit from short periods left alone in his or her den with you always returning to reward the pup when he or she is relaxed and quiet.

7) Try to make sure your puppy is entertained adequately for short but regular intervals during the day. Long periods of being left unstimulated may lead to destructive or disruptive behavior later in life.

6) Don’t over-train your puppy. Remember, a one-year old dog is, effectively, the same as a seven-year old person. It is a good rule of thumb to keep reminding yourself would I expect a three, four, five or six-year old child to accomplish some of the tasks I am asking of my pup?

5) OWWWW! Teach your puppy that biting or nipping is not a pleasant experience for you by reacting as if in pain to their playful nips. Rather than scold the dog, let him or her know that nipping is not a pastime that you wish to engage in. Letting out an over-exaggerated expression of pain will more than likely shock the puppy into ceasing this behavior.

4) Decide early on what is and is not acceptable in your house. If you donít want your pup to use the living-room sofa as a raised dog bed when they get older then don’t encourage/allow him or her to come up when they’re young just because they look sweetly at you.

3) Jumping up. All puppies love to jump out when greeting anyone. Rather than reprimand the pup, simply ignore the behavior and wait until he or she settles down and is not jumping up before lavishing any attention on them.

2) The puppy’s name will be with them for life, make sure they know it by associating it with all things pleasant and fun.

1) From the moment your puppy comes into your life teach him that coming to you when called is nothing short of being the best thing in the world. Puppies can’t resist humans who sit down on the floor with legs spread apart so, while they’re easily persuaded to come by this very simple gesture, make the most of it by using their name, sparingly, but making a huge fuss when puppy arrives.

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Are You A Subscriber?

April 16th, 2010

Last week my mom ran into her friend Ralph who has a cute little dog just like me. They began talking and come to find out Ralph and his pooch aren’t subscribers but this whole time they thought they were. Turns out they are a fan of my blog not a subscriber.

The sign up box is on the side and unless you have filled that out then you are not a subscriber. I know it seems like a lot and I am sorry. Trust me it is worth it to sign up. You get great deals, information, product updates, and more delivered daily to your inbox for free!! So go ahead and subscribe today. Share the dog love and tell your friends, relatives, etc. to sign up!

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Happy Friday

April 2nd, 2010

Relaxing in my new room

About to send out my free e-newsletter…. make sure you are on my list!

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I Saw the Sun!

April 1st, 2010

The last four days the weather has been awful! Raining, more rain, and yes even more rain! My mom and roommate were so bored that they decided to move the whole apartment around. Well all they did was switch rooms but I am still trying to get used to it. It took them forever!! I could tell that they were tired and hadn’t thought it would be as much work as it turned out to be.. hehe.. I was laughing at them!

Since I couldn’t do much outdoor investigating I gave my City Living Puppy subscribers a treat with a full week of the best dog stuff on Etsy.com! Make sure you are subscribed so you won’t miss out on my finds!

Here are pictures that my mom took when we were trapped inside because of the rain….

Sleeping the Day Away

I Don't Want to Go Out in the Rain

FINALLY SUN!!

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Adopt Frannie

March 22nd, 2010

Frannie

Bichon Frise, Poodle [Mix]

Size: Medium
Age: Young
Sex: Female

This adorable girl (shown in the picture with her friend Fiona) came from a back yard breeding situation from which we have taken in 24 dogs. This girl may be a Bichon-Poodle mix. She is shy and sweet and needs a quiet patient home where she can learn what living in a house with people is all about.
She will need to be placed in a home with another dog that she can learn from. She has never been without canine companionship. Frannie is working on her house breaking with crate training and she is doing very well. Frannie longs for love and attention. She has so much to learn that she should have a home where someone his home at least part of the day.

Visit our website at www.poodlerescuene.org to complete an application if you’re looking to adopt a poodle in the New England area.

Frannie is up-to-date with routine shots and spayed/neutered.

Somerville, MA
617-628-1425

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Loving this Weather

March 18th, 2010

SO skinny...

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The Never Ending Story

March 15th, 2010

My aunt Monica thinks I look like Falcor from the movie The Never Ending Story… What do you think?

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Got A Haircut… Not Happy

March 13th, 2010

So my fur was very matted and they had no choice but to shave it. It is actually a pretty cute haircut but I am not used to it. I am really itchy and my ears keep bothering me. I can’t wait for it to grow but my mom keeps telling me how cute I look.. what do you think?

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Exciting News

March 9th, 2010

Hi,

Sorry I have not written in awhile but the last few weeks have been crazy. First my mom left me to go to Mexico with my two aunts! I freaked out at the airport when I had to say bye to her but I ended up having fun with Matt and his mom while she was gone. Also my leg is almost healed and I am slowly coming back to my active self BUT that is not the exciting news….

The exciting news is… Pawsh Dog Boutique and Salon and I have come together! Everyone who subscribes to my daily e-newsletter will receive a 25% off non-sale items coupon for Pawsh Dog Boutique! How cool is that? Make sure to sign up …. there are only more deals to come!

xoxo

City Living Puppy